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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15h

Mark Shapiro spoke highly of the Yankees & described the 2025 Blue Jays as the picture of resilience, determination & team effort. And he added this:

"Silence in Yankee Stadium. That's the greatest sound."

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Surging Blue Jays flip narrative with win over Yankees

The significance of the Blue Jays beating the Yankees extends well beyond this season. It represents a release after nine years of frustration and validation that the work happening behind the scenes...

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15h

We'll see how it plays out, but there's a pretty good chance Blue Jays fans have a real presence at ALCS road games, too. Detroit & Seattle both very close to Canada of course & those cities typically attract strong Jays contingents.

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 18h

For a while there, things didn't really go the Blue Jays' way. Now, they're in the ALCS – with bigger goals in mind. For players, coaches & front office, a massive moment.

"It’s nice to flip the narrative a little"

www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Surging Blue Jays flip narrative with win over Yankees

The significance of the Blue Jays beating the Yankees extends well beyond this season. It represents a release after nine years of frustration and validation that the work happening behind the scenes...

www.sportsnet.ca

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 1d

Story on the Blue Jays' first playoff series win since 2016:

Vlad: "It means a lot."

Bo: "Awesome to watch."

Schneider: "Nice to flip the narrative"

Shapiro: "Silence in Yankee Stadium. That’s the greatest sound."
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Surging Blue Jays flip narrative with win over Yankees

The significance of the Blue Jays beating the Yankees extends well beyond this season. It represents a release after nine years of frustration and validation that the work happening behind the scenes...

www.sportsnet.ca

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Yesavage Night At The Opera, Yesavage Night At The Club @theoilluminati.bsky.social · 1d

Teoscar is definitely smiling

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 1d

Gonna guess players like Danny Jansen, Cavan Biggio, Tim Mayza and Jordan Romano were pretty happy watching this Blue Jays team celebrate.

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 1d

Impressive work by Louis Varland, Mason Fluharty, Seranthony Dominguez, Eric Lauer, Yariel Rodriguez, Brendon Little, Braydon Fisher and Jeff Hoffman.

Combined, they limited the best lineup in baseball to just two runs on six hits as Blue Jays advance.

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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 1d

The Blue Jays are going to the ALCS. They win the ALDS over the Yankees 3-1.

It’s their first playoff series win since 2016. They’ll play the Tigers or Mariners in Toronto starting Sunday when the ALCS begins.