Posts Filed Under: Baseball

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Experience Josh Donaldson’s Walkoff Homer Over and Over Again

After decades of mostly forgettable baseball, you deserve these moments.

By David Hains Sep. 28th, 9:00 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Colouring Contests

Add some colour to this gallery of ads and contests.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 26th, 2:00 pm

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Things That Have Happened Since the Jays Were Last Competitive

It's been at least a generation since the Jays were competitive. We take a look at some of the things that have happened since Alomar and Olerud were leading the way.

By David Hains Aug. 13th, 1:30 pm

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A Blue Jays Guide for Bandwagoners

With the Jays poised for playoffs, some Baseball Life Advice for the newbie Toronto ball fan.

By Stacey May Fowles Aug. 11th, 11:15 am

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Historicist: Opening Day at Maple Leaf Stadium

As we approach this year's Blue Jays home opener, a look at the grand—and rainy—opening day for one of Toronto's greatest baseball teams.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 11th, 12:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: The Original Blue Jays Advertisers

A selection of supporters from the team's debut season.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 25th, 9:30 am

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Public Works: Growing Fresh Food at the Ballpark

The San Francisco Giants have built an urban farm in their stadium to teach kids about nutrition and provide fans with healthy snacks.

By Peter Goffin Aug. 12th, 9:00 am

Meet a Toronto Mayor: Allan Lamport

A stubborn scrapper who declared, "If anyone’s going to stab me in the back, I want to be there."

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 5th, 3:45 pm

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I Want Your Job: Tim Langton, Rogers Centre PA Announcer

Voice of the Rogers Centre talks voice-over work, his favourite players to announce, and what happens when a crowd turns ugly.

By Kaitlyn Kochany • Photo by Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaMay. 15th, 2:00 pm

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Toronto by Newsreel

Extensive newsreel collection now available on YouTube reveals glimpses of city's past.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 24th, 3:20 pm

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Historicist: Going Pro

The Toronto Oslers, perennial amateur baseball champions, jump to the professional game.

By Kevin Plummer Apr. 5th, 1:00 pm

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Historicist: Playing the Field

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

By Kevin Plummer Mar. 29th, 12:00 pm

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2013 Hero: Munenori Kawasaki

Nominated for: infectious, irresistible enthusiasm.

By Terri Coles • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 31st, 1:00 am

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Bobby Cox Is Headed for Cooperstown

The manager who guided the Blue Jays during their transition from expansion team to contender has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 10th, 11:00 am

Roy Halladay Will Be a Blue Jay Again…for One Day Only

A one-day retirement contract is going to make the pitcher a Blue Jay once more.

By Sarah Sweet Dec. 9th, 2:15 pm

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It Has Now Been 20 Years Since the Last Time the Blue Jays Won the World Series

Two decades later, the stars have yet to realign for Toronto's home team.

By Steve Kupferman Oct. 24th, 2:45 pm

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Dog Owners and Baseball Players Bicker Over Bickford Park

Proposed changes to Bickford Park's layout have reignited an age-old feud between different groups of users.

By Perry King Jun. 21st, 3:45 pm

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Toronto Urban Legends: Len Koenecke’s Flight into Infamy

The circumstances surrounding outfielder Len Koenecke’s death in the skies above Toronto seem almost too crazy to be true.

By Edward Brown Jun. 4th, 1:00 pm