‘They were magic’: Canadians share how the Blue Jays’ playoff run stole their hearts

The Toronto Blue Jays had their best year in 2025 since 1993, making it to Game 7 in the World Series, and coming just a few inches away from winning it all – though ultimately falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

For many Canadians, as the sting of defeat begins to fade, what’s left are the good memories of this year’s playoff run. Earlier this week, we asked Globe readers what the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays World Series has meant to them. From lifelong fans to enthusiastic newbies, here are some highlights from their responses.