In 2004, the Montreal Expos bid farewell to the Great White North and relocated to Washington DC. This left the Toronto Blue Jays, back-to-back World Series champions in 1992 & 1993, as Canada’s only MLB franchise.
Popular across the nation, and always well-supported in their home city, the Jays have become a major force in baseball with their sights set on more success in the 2020s. More specifically, in 2023, fans will be hopeful that the likes of Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette can help the team reach their first World Series in nearly 3 decades, with a view to bringing the Commissioner's Trophy back home to Canada.
2023 Roster
Manager
John Schneider
Catcher
#9 – Danny Jansen (USA)
#30 – Alejandro Kirk (MEX)
First Base
#27 – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (CAN)
Second Base
#8 – Cavan Biggio (USA)
Shortstop
#11 – Bo Bichette (USA)
#3 – Otto Lopez (DOM)
Third Base
#26– Matt Chapman (USA)
Outfield
#39 – Kevin Kiermaier (USA)
#38 – Nathan Lukes (USA)
#15 – Whit Merrifield (USA)
#4 – George Springer (USA)
#25 – Daulton Varsho (USA)
Designated Hitter
#13 – Brandon Belt (USA)
Starting Pitchers
#6 – Alek Manoah (USA)
#40 – Chris Bassitt (USA)
#17 – Jose Berrios (PRI)
#34 – Kevin Gausman (USA)
#16 – Yusei Kikuchi (JAP)
Relief Pitchers
#52 – Anthony Bass (USA)
#93 – Yimi Garcia (DOM)
#31 – Thomas Hatch (USA)
#58 – Tim Mayza (USA)
#24 – Nate Pearson (USA)
#33 – Trevor Richards (USA)
#68 – Jordan Romano (USA)
#50 – Erik Swanson (USA)
2023 Schedule
The Toronto Blue Jays will play 162 MLB games during the 2023 season – 81 at Rogers Centre, and 81 on the road.
2023 will be the first season of MLB’s new, more balanced, schedule, and the Blue Jays will face every other MLB team at least once. This year, the Jays will play 13 games against each of their fellow AL East teams ( New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, & Baltimore Orioles); 64 intraleague games (v non-division AL teams); and 46 interleague games (v NL teams).
As of 24 May, the Blue Jays boast a 26–23 record for the 2023 season. In their next game, on 24 May, the Toronto-based team will face divisional rivals the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. The Jays will bring their regular season to a close on 1 October this year when, once again, they face the Rays – this time at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
You can find the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2023 Regular Season schedule here.
2023 Rivals
As Canada’s only MLB team at present (the Montreal Expos are still greatly missed by baseball fans in the northeast of the country), the Toronto Blue Jays share rivalries with US teams the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers.
Geography is the main reason behind the Blue Jays-Tigers rivalry. Only a 4 to 5 hour drive from Rogers Centre, and a stone’s throw away from the Canadian city of Windsor, Detroit is home to the closest neighbouring MLB team outside Toronto. While the rivalry might not be known for its fire, games between the 2 sides still draw large crowds in Toronto and the 2 teams are considered “traditional rivals” by MLB.
In a similar vein to Detroit, geography is the main factor behind the Blue Jays-Mariners rivalry. Seattle is just a 3-hour drive from Vancouver, Canada’s Western metropolis, and consequently, Seattle Mariners games often draw large numbers of Canadian fans. This is especially true when the Blue Jays are in town, and Jays-Mariners games at T-Mobile Park can sometimes feel like road games for the home team. Enormous attendances, a lively crowd, and a Postseason atmosphere whenever the Jays and Mariners play has helped turn this relationship into a rivalry.
Born out of high-stakes playoff baseball, the Blue Jays-Rangers rivalry has enjoyed some controversial moments in its history, including in 2016, when Rangers' infielder Rougned Odor struck Blue Jays' batter Jose Bautista during a game. When it comes to results though, the Blue Jays regularly gain the upper hand over the Rangers and defeated the Texas team in both the 2015 & 2016 Postseason.
The Toronto Blue Jays will play the Texas Rangers 7 times this season:
- Texas Rangers v Toronto Blue Jays · 16 Jun 2023
- Texas Rangers v Toronto Blue Jays · 17 Jun 2023
- Texas Rangers v Toronto Blue Jays · 18 Jun 2023
- Toronto Blue Jays v Texas Rangers · 11 Sep 2023
- Toronto Blue Jays v Texas Rangers · 12 Sep 2023
- Toronto Blue Jays v Texas Rangers · 13 Sep 2023
- Toronto Blue Jays v Texas Rangers · 14 Sep 2023
2023 Postseason and World Series
The Toronto Blue Jays have made the MLB Postseason 9 times in their history. The franchise has won 2 World Series – back-to-back successes in 1992 & 1993.
Over the past 10 years, the Jays have made the playoffs 4 times, most recently in 2022, when they were eliminated by the Seattle Mariners in the AL Wild Card Series.
The 2023 MLB Postseason will take place in October, once the regular season has ended. 12 teams qualify for the MLB Postseason, which is a 4-round playoff system: Wild Card Round (Best-of-3), Division Series (Best-of-5), Championship Series (Best-of-7), and World Series (Best-of-7).
2023 Tickets & Prices
Rogers Centre, in Downtown Toronto, has been home to the Toronto Blue Jays since 1989. The ballpark, which has also been used for other sporting events over the years, has recently undergone major redevelopment and now boasts a comfortable capacity of 41,500. During the 2022 MLB season, the average attendance at Rogers Centre was 32,763.
Tickets for Blue Jays games at Rogers Centre are often available for as little as $20, while the most premium club seats can cost over $1000 for popular games. Blue Jays ticket prices fluctuate game-to-game, but the average Rogers Centre ticket price in 2022 was approximately $32.
Standard Tickets
Seating at Rogers Centre is split across 3 main levels:
- Field (100 Level) – seats on this level provide close-up views of the action from the venue’s lowest tier
- Club (300 Level) – premium, elevated views that still feel close to the action make this one of the stadium’s most popular seating areas
- Upper (500 Level) – seats on the stadium’s top tier are a great place to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a bird’s-eye-view of the game
Premium, Hospitality & VIP Tickets
- TD Clubhouse – these tickets include padded seats, in-seat wait service, and stunning views from between the bases on the 200 Level
- Score Bet Seats – situated on the 100 Level, close to first/third base, Score Bet Seats include private TV monitors, extra comfort, and in-seat wait service
- In The Action – seats in the first few rows of the stadium, access to the TD Clubhouse, and complimentary snacks are just some of the perks on offer as part of this experience
How to get Cheap Tickets
Depending on the day of the week, time of the season, and opponent the Blue Jays are facing, tickets for games at Rogers Centre can vary significantly. The dynamic pricing system in use by many sellers means that prices can fluctuate, but some things are guaranteed – for example, Regular Season tickets will always be cheaper than those in the Postseason.
For less popular games, buying your tickets close to gameday can be a good option, while tickets for weekday games can also offer good value. To help you secure the very best Jays tickets, Koobit compares prices from primary and secondary sellers, meaning you’ll find the right seats at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets for the Toronto Blue Jays can be purchased at the team’s Rogers Centre box office, but the quickest, cheapest, and safest way to buy tickets is online. By comparing prices from a wide range of official suppliers and resellers, Koobit can help you secure the right tickets at a great price. For Blue Jays games, tickets bought online will generally be delivered digitally and are available to use via the MLB Ballpark app.
2023 Merchandise & Apparel
Fanatics sells a huge selection of official Toronto Blue Jays merchandise, meaning you can look the part, for the best price, before you even arrive at the game.
How to Get to a Game
No standard parking is available to the public at Rogers Centre on gameday, however, a number of public parking lots can be found within walking distance of the venue, including on Rees & Queens Quay (5 min walk) and at the Convention Centre on Simcoe/Station St (6 min walk).
Traffic in Toronto can be heavy, so public transport remains the best way to travel to Rogers Centre. 501, 503/504, and 510 streetcars will all take visitors within 10 minutes of the venue, as will the Route 19 bus to Union Station.
For more information, visit the Rogers Centre Travel & Parking page. Event-specific info, including for road games, can be found by clicking through to an event and viewing its specific Travel & Parking section.
For all the latest information on the Toronto Blue Jays, including the team's 2023 schedule and ticketing information, visit the Blue Jays page .
