The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays didn’t get the storybook ending they were chasing-but make no mistake, this season was something special. For the first time in over three decades, the Jays punched their ticket to the World Series, and they did it in a way that made baseball fans across the league sit up and take notice.
Just one year ago, Toronto was at the bottom of the AL East, staring down a long offseason filled with uncertainty. The roster looked like it was on the brink of a major shakeup, and the possibility of losing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.-one of the most beloved homegrown stars in franchise history-loomed large. But then came the twist no one saw coming.
Shortly after the 2025 season kicked off, the Blue Jays made a statement: they weren’t tearing it down-they were building something. Guerrero Jr. signed a contract extension that not only kept him in Toronto but also sent a message to the rest of the league.
The Jays weren’t done. In fact, they were just getting started.
From there, it was liftoff.
Toronto surged through the regular season, capturing the AL East crown with a mix of power, grit, and timely pitching. Then came the postseason, and the Jays didn’t flinch. They steamrolled the Yankees in the ALDS, then battled through a thrilling ALCS against the Mariners to secure their first World Series berth since 1993.
And while they ultimately fell just short of the title-this close, as some would say-the ride was unforgettable. Twice, maybe more, they were within reach of baseball’s biggest prize. It wasn’t just a playoff run; it was a reawakening.
MLB.com’s Will Leitch recognized it too, placing the Blue Jays’ season at No. 4 on his list of the top baseball stories of 2025. That’s high praise, especially in a year that saw the Dodgers repeat as champions, Cal Raleigh launch 60 homers, and Shohei Ohtani put together what’s already being called “the greatest game ever” in the NLCS.
Toronto’s turnaround wasn’t just about winning games-it was about restoring belief. After years of coming up short, the Jays gave their fans something to rally around. The energy at Rogers Centre was electric all season long, and the city embraced this team like never before.
Now, the bar has been raised. Expectations are no longer about sneaking into the playoffs-they’re about contending for championships. And with a core that’s bought in, a fan base that’s all in, and momentum that’s impossible to ignore, the Blue Jays aren’t just a feel-good story from 2025.
They’re a force to be reckoned with going forward.