Breadcrumb Trail Links

SportsBaseballMLBToronto Blue JaysToronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, Jonathan Tavares, Easton Cowan, Ben Danford and Chris Tanev were among the players spotted.

Published Oct 06, 2025  •  Last updated 18 hours ago  •  1 minute read

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies take in the Blue Jays-Yankees playoff game.Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies take in the Blue Jays-Yankees playoff game. TwitterArticle content

Some Buds were cheering on their buddies in blue at the Rogers Centre on Sunday.

Advertisement 2

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.

SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.

REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.

THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors

Article content

Several members of the Toronto Maple Leafs were on hand for Game 2 of the ALDS between the Blue Jays and New York Yankees – and very much liked what they saw.

Article content

Article content

In pictures posted to the team’s social media accounts, at least a half-dozen players were seen taking in the thrilling playoff contest from a luxury box on the third-base side of the Rogers Centre.

Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, Jonathan Tavares, Easton Cowan, Ben Danford and Chris Tanev were among the players spotted in the pictures posted on Instagram with the caption “TORONTO PASSION!!!”

opening envelope

Your Midday Sun

Thanks for signing up!

Article content

Advertisement 3

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Article content

The boys were pictured sporting Blue Jays division champion hats and waving around towels in celebration from their box seats.

Of course, fans on social media were quick to joke about the Leafs’ penchant for falling apart in the playoffs — just as the Blue Jays’ big lead began to slip away against the Bronx Bombers.

Since this was tweeted, the Yanks have scored 7 runs. 🤦🏾‍♂️

— Mr Market (@AskMrMarket) October 5, 2025

Advertisement 4

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Article content

“Since this was tweeted, the Yanks have scored 7 runs,” one user replied with a facepalm emoji.

It should also be noted that in the Leafs’ final pre-season game on Saturday night in Detroit, they blew a two-goal lead in the third period to the Red Wings and lost the game in overtime.

Loading...

We apologize, but this video has failed to load.

Play Video

The Leafs also famously blew a do-or-die playoff game in 2013 against the Boston Bruins despite leading 4-1 in the third period.

The Blue Jays were able to hang on for a comfortable 13-7 win on Sunday and now take a two-game lead to the Bronx with a chance to complete the sweep on Tuesday night.

The Leafs will be opening their regular season on Wednesday night against the Montreal Canadiens with hopes of some playoff success to mirror their neighbours at the downtown dome.

Read More

Former Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz throws out the first pitch before the game between against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park.

Big Papi rips reeling Yanks: ‘This Blue Jays lineup ain’t playin’ around’

Trey Yesavage #39 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with a Gatorade bath after winning game two of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre on Sunday.

SIMMONS: Is Blue Jays young star Trey Yesavage a modern day Ken Dryden?

Article content

Share this article in your social network