## Overview The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League (AL), making them the only MLB franchise based outside the United States since 2004[1][2]. Founded in 1976 as part of an AL expansion, the team played its first season in 1977, calling Exhibition Stadium (and later the Rogers Centre) its home[2][3]. Owned by Rogers Communications, the Blue Jays have become one of Canada’s most popular and successful sports organizations, with a strong following both in Toronto and across the country[2]. ## History and Key Achievements The Blue Jays’ early years were marked by struggles, with five consecutive last-place finishes in the AL East. However, the hiring of Bobby Cox as manager in 1982 marked a turning point, leading to the team’s first winning season in 1983 and an 11-year streak of winning records[1]. The franchise reached its zenith in the early 1990s, capturing back-to-back World Series championships in 1992 and 1993—the first and only titles by a non-U.S. team in MLB history[1][2]. The Blue Jays also won their third AL pennant in 2025, reasserting themselves as a contender on the sport’s biggest stage[1]. Over their history, the team has produced notable players such as George Bell, Tony Fernández, and José Bautista, who twice led the American League in home runs and won the Hank Aaron Award[1][3]. The franchise has also been recognized for community engagement, receiving the Commissioner’s Award for Philanthropic Excellence[3]. ## Current Status As of the 2025 season, the Blue Jays are competitive in the AL East, boasting a strong roster and a passionate fan base[5]. The team plays its home games at Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto, a venue known for its retractable roof