MLB Team Guide
Toronto Blue Jays: History, World Series & Facts
The Blue Jays joined the American League in 1977 as an expansion team. They won back-to-back World Series in 1992 and 1993, the first titles won by a team based outside the United States.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1977, American League expansion team |
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| Ballpark | Rogers Centre, Toronto (opened 1989 as SkyDome) |
| Former home | Exhibition Stadium (1977–1989) |
| World Series titles | 2 (1992, 1993) |
| AL pennants | 3 through the 2025 season (1992, 1993, 2025) |
World Series history
Toronto won the World Series in 1992 and 1993. It returned in 2025 and lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.
- 1992 World Series: beat the Atlanta Braves 4–2
- 1993 World Series: beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4–2, ending on Joe Carter's walk-off home run
- 2025 World Series: lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 4–3
Franchise history
- 1977: First game, at Exhibition Stadium on April 7.
- 1985: Won the franchise's first AL East title.
- 1989: Moved into SkyDome, which has a retractable roof.
- 1992: Became the first team outside the U.S. to win the World Series.
- 1993: Won a second straight title on Joe Carter's home run.
- 2025: Won the AL pennant and lost the World Series in 11 innings of Game 7.
Franchise record holders
| Hits (through 2025) | Tony Fernández, 1,583 |
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| Home runs (through 2025) | Carlos Delgado, 336 |
| Pitching wins | Dave Stieb, 175 |
Retired numbers
- 32Roy Halladay
- 42Jackie Robinson (retired across MLB)
Hall of Famers
Roberto Alomar, Roy Halladay, Pat Gillick (executive).
Biggest rivalries
- New York Yankees: AL East rivals since 1977, who met in the 2025 ALDS.
- Kansas City Royals: beat Toronto in the 1985 and 2015 ALCS.
- Seattle Mariners: 1977 expansion classmates who met in the 2025 ALCS.
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How many World Series have the Blue Jays won?
Two, in 1992 and 1993.
What was Joe Carter's famous home run?
A three-run walk-off home run in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series against the Phillies. It clinched Toronto's second straight title.
What was Rogers Centre called before?
SkyDome. The stadium opened under that name in 1989 and was later renamed Rogers Centre.
Who did the Blue Jays beat for the 2025 AL pennant?
The Seattle Mariners, in seven games in the ALCS. Toronto had beaten the Yankees in the ALDS.
Which number have the Blue Jays retired?
No. 32 for Roy Halladay, in 2018. No. 42 is retired across MLB for Jackie Robinson.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.