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Toronto Blue Jays stars George Springer and Ernie Clement got a relatable reminder that even professional athletes aren't above stadium seating rules. The viral moment shows the baseball heroes getting politely relocated by an usher during a Maple Leafs game.
Buck Martinez, the beloved voice of Toronto Blue Jays baseball, is retiring after nearly 45 years with the organization as a player, manager, and broadcaster. The Canadian sports icon who once doubted his trade to Toronto now calls it the best thing that ever happened to him.
Dylan Cease just gave Toronto baseball fans something they haven't seen in years: a pitcher who throws 100 mph heat and makes it look effortless. His record-breaking debut signals a thrilling new era for the Blue Jays.
Chris Bassitt penned a heartfelt thank you to Canadian fans after three incredible years with the Toronto Blue Jays, including a World Series run. The veteran pitcher donated over $200,000 to youth baseball programs during his time north of the border.
Baseball legend Joe Carter will be immortalized outside Toronto's Rogers Centre with a statue celebrating his unforgettable walk-off home run that won the 1993 World Series. The Blue Jays surprised their franchise icon with the news as part of their 50th anniversary celebration.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman made history in his first opening day start for the team, striking out 11 batters in six innings to shatter a franchise record that stood for over two decades. The 35-year-old became just the seventh pitcher since 1901 to achieve 11 strikeouts with zero walks on opening day.
Adam Macko became the first baseball player born in Slovakia to reach the major leagues, debuting for the Toronto Blue Jays against his childhood favorite team. The 25-year-old lefty's journey from Slovakia to Ireland to Canada led him to this historic moment.
After a devastating World Series Game 7 loss, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider discovered a handwritten letter from NBA coach Steve Kerr that had been sitting on his desk for months. The unexpected message of encouragement arrived exactly when he needed it most.
After nearly two years away from competitive baseball, 23-year-old pitcher Ricky Tiedemann stepped back on the mound this week. The Blue Jays' top prospect completed his first game appearance since 2024, marking a hopeful milestone in his comeback journey.
Charles McAdoo made his MLB debut unforgettable, hitting a two-run home run for his very first career hit to help Toronto rally from five runs down. Four teams also celebrated walk-off homers on the same magical Friday night.
Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto ditched his J-pop walk-up song for Ella Langley's country hit "Choosin' Texas" and immediately started crushing at the plate. The switch shows how the shy newcomer is opening up and having fun with his Toronto teammates.
Max Scherzer's daughter Brooke wrote a heartfelt letter to the Blue Jays asking them to bring her dad back. The team just re-signed him, and her sweet words are melting hearts across baseball.
Max Scherzer's daughter wrote a heartfelt letter to the Blue Jays asking them to re-sign her father, and the team made her wish come true. The touching family moment led to the legendary pitcher's return on a one-year deal.
Ricky Tiedemann is back on the mound after a grueling 17-month recovery from Tommy John surgery, facing live batters again at just 23 years old. The once-elite pitching prospect says he feels "amazing" and is ready for his Major League shot in 2026.
A fictional band's 20-year quest to play at Toronto's Rivoli turned the struggling venue into a tourist hotspot. Now fans from across North America are making pilgrimages to snap selfies at the legendary spot.
Marine biologists witnessed something extraordinary off Loreto, Mexico: an albino blue whale, one of the rarest sightings in marine biology history. The discovery caps a record-breaking season that shows endangered blue whales are thriving in protected waters.
When Toronto locked down during COVID, a tiny forever chemical called TFA dropped dramatically in the atmosphere. Scientists say this discovery means we might actually be able to control these pollutants after all.
A Toronto city block now features buildings designed entirely by and for Indigenous communities, with traditional healing spaces, symbolic architecture, and cultural elements woven into every detail. It's a blueprint for how cities can honor the people who first called them home.
A river once so polluted it burst into flames is now home to over 20 fish species after a $1 billion cleanup. Atlantic salmon, bass, and rare bowfin have returned to Toronto's Don River for the first time in living memory.
Baby squirrels rescued in Toronto are getting special den boxes that mimic tree cavities while they recover. Now the wildlife center needs help finding trees where young squirrels can safely transition back to the wild.
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