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Blue Jays: A Baseball Reference Guide
Origins and History
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are a member of the American League East division of Major League Baseball (MLB). The team was founded in 1977 as an expansion team, along with the Seattle Mariners.
The Blue Jays' name is a reference to the blue jay, a common bird in Canada. The team's logo features a stylized blue jay with a baseball bat in its hand.
Home Field
The Blue Jays play their home games at Rogers Centre, a domed stadium located in downtown Toronto. The stadium opened in 1989 and has a capacity of over 50,000.
Ownership and Management
The Blue Jays are owned by Rogers Communications, a Canadian telecommunications and media company. The team's president and CEO is Mark Shapiro.
The Blue Jays have had a number of notable managers over the years, including Bobby Cox, Cito Gaston, and John Gibbons. The current manager is Charlie Montoyo.
Notable Players
The Blue Jays have had a number of notable players over the years, including:
- Roberto Alomar
- Jose Bautista
- Roy Halladay
- Josh Donaldson
- Edwin Encarnacion
World Series Championships
The Blue Jays have won two World Series championships, in 1992 and 1993. The team also won the American League East division championship in 1985, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2015, and 2022.
Current Roster
The Blue Jays' current roster includes:
- Bo Bichette
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
- George Springer
- Alek Manoah
- Kevin Gausman