Toronto Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro, whose contract expires after the 2025 season, expressed his desire to remain with the organization, noting mutual interest from key executives Edward Rogers and Tony Staffieri. Shapiro has emphasized the importance of stability, continuity, toughness, and cohesiveness as factors behind the team's success following a challenging 2024 season. The Blue Jays currently lead the American League East with a 70-51 record and are being viewed as potential World Series contenders, bolstered by strong performances from key players. In a recent three-game series against the Chicago Cubs, the Blue Jays secured a 2-1 victory in the final game, highlighted by a two-run homer from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the seventh inning and a strong pitching performance from Max Scherzer. Reliever Seranthony Domínguez closed the game to preserve the win, showcasing the team's postseason-caliber power both on the mound and at the plate.
Guerrero comes through in clutch as Blue Jays edge Cubs in playoff-like atmosphere https://t.co/7FW89M5n6q
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, helping Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Thursday. https://t.co/DyqwKz2qtQ
Both on the mound and at the plate, power plays in the post-season, which is what made the way the Blue Jays took the rubber match of a three-game set with the visiting Cubs a glimpse at what it takes in October baseball. (@ShiDavidi) https://t.co/oVhC8pb0xh