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Full Count Chronicles the Blue Jays’ Fall From Grace

Full Count, a new book by veteran sports journalist Jeff Blair, tells the story of the Blue Jays' decline in the 20 years after the team's World Series wins.

By David Fleischer May. 8th, 2:00 pm

Historicist: Goody Rosen Makes Good

One mensch's hard journey from the sandlots of Toronto to New York's Ebbets Field.

By Kevin Plummer May. 4th, 12:30 pm

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New Brewery Marries Twin Passions for Baseball and Beer

Left Field Brewery's baseball-themed beers are starting to flow from Toronto's taps.

By Terri Coles Mar. 18th, 11:45 am

Historicist: First Spring Training for the Blue Jays

In 1977 the team got together for the very first time.

By David Wencer Mar. 2nd, 12:45 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Countdown to Opening Day

While today's Blue Jays fans dream of World Series glory, in 1980 they could only hope to lose fewer than 100 games.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 19th, 11:00 am

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Jose Canseco Wants to Be Your Mayor

Taking a swing at local politics.

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 4th, 11:30 am

2012 Villain: John Farrell

Nominated for: checking out even before he left the team.

By Terri Coles • Illustration by Chloe CushmanDec. 13th, 8:45 am

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2012 Hero: Alex Anthopoulos

Nominated for: building the Jays into a team to be reckoned with.

By Terri Coles • Illustration by Chloe CushmanDec. 12th, 8:45 am

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Televisualist: Halloween Begins With a Whimper, Not a Bang

Each week, Torontoist examines the upcoming TV listings and makes note of programs that are entertaining, informative, and of quality. Or, alternately, none of those. The result: Televisualist.

By Christopher Bird • Illustration by Brett LambOct. 22nd, 10:00 am

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The First Official Victoria Day

Back in 1901, the holiday weekend was a washout.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 18th, 12:30 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Take a Gamble on Charles Stoneham

Corrupt politicians, shady stocks, and professional baseball did—why not you?

By Jamie Bradburn May. 15th, 12:00 pm

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Scene: Blue Jays’ Home Opener

Tough time on the field, and in the stands.

By Desmond Cole • Photos by Christopher DrostApr. 10th, 7:49 pm

Blue Jays’ Home Launch

The team prepares for its Rogers Centre opener—and a season filled with uncertainty.

By Kevin Scott Apr. 9th, 11:15 am

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Historicist: Playing the Field

The double life of Arthur Irwin, baseball star and polygamist.

By Kevin Plummer Apr. 7th, 12:00 pm

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Paying to Play

New fees to use City fields have taken Toronto's youth-sports programs by surprise. Tuesday night, players, coaches, and organizers got a chance to share their concerns with a handful of city councillors.

By Daniel Sellers Apr. 4th, 11:20 am

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The New Look of the Blue Jays

Going back to the future for the team's 2012 look.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 18th, 1:00 pm

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Anthopoulos’s Blue Jays Still a Ways From Contending

After two full years when winning didn't matter, the Jays' young GM may find himself testing the limits of fans' patience in 2012.

By Daniel Sellers Sep. 30th, 10:30 am

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A New Look For the Blue Jays?

Is the team adopting a variant of its classic logo?

By Jamie Bradburn Sep. 22nd, 2:01 pm

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