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Frustrated by Trump’s threats, some Canadians canceling trips to the United States • Feb. 21, 2025, 7:24 PM ET (AP)
Guerrero plans to become free agent after season, fails to reach long-term deal with Blue Jays • Feb. 18, 2025, 4:27 PM ET (AP)
New Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz to miss at least 6-8 weeks following wrist surgery • Feb. 12, 2025, 11:09 AM ET (AP)
Max Scherzer agrees to a $15.5 million, 1-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says • Jan. 31, 2025, 9:37 AM ET (AP)

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Awards And Honors World Series (1993) • World Series (1992)
Date 1977 - present
Headquarters Toronto
Areas Of Involvement baseball
Related People Omar Vizquel • Roberto Alomar • Phil Niekro • Roy Halladay • Rickey Henderson • Roger Clemens • Paul Molitor • Cito Gaston • Dave Winfield

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