MLB · AL East · Est. 1977 · Rogers Centre
Toronto Blue Jays
Current Leadership
Parent Company & Owner
Rogers Communications, one of Canada's largest telecommunications and media conglomerates, has owned the Toronto Blue Jays since acquiring the franchise in 2000 for approximately $137 million. Rogers also owns the Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome), the team's home stadium, giving the company full control of the franchise's media and venue revenue. As a corporate owner, Rogers has provided financial stability and media reach through its Sportsnet broadcasting network, making the Blue Jays one of the most widely televised teams in Canadian sports.
President & CEO
Mark Shapiro, a veteran baseball executive who previously ran the Cleveland franchise, has served as the Blue Jays' president and CEO since 2015. Shapiro has focused on modernizing the organization's player development, scouting infrastructure, and spring training facilities while navigating the challenges of operating under corporate ownership. He has overseen significant renovations to the Rogers Centre to modernize the fan experience.
Manager
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| John Schneider | Manager | 2022 |
Coaching Staff
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| DeMarlo Hale | Bench Coach | 2023 |
| Pete Walker | Pitching Coach | 2012 |
| David Popkins | Hitting Coach | 2025 |
| Carlos Febles | Third Base Coach | 2024 |
| Mark Budzinski | First Base Coach | 2020 |
Historical Figures
Former Owner
Interbrew, the Belgian brewing giant, inherited ownership of the Blue Jays when it acquired Labatt Brewing Company in 1995. Labatt had been an original investor in the franchise since its founding in 1976. Under Interbrew/Labatt's stewardship, the Blue Jays transitioned from their back-to-back World Series championship years of 1992-1993 into a rebuilding period. Interbrew sold the team to Rogers Communications in 2000.
Founding Ownership Group
The Toronto Blue Jays were founded in 1976 by a consortium that included Labatt Brewing Company, Imperial Trust, and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The franchise grew from an expansion team into one of baseball's elite organizations, culminating in back-to-back World Series victories in 1992 and 1993 - the only championships won by a Canadian team in MLB history.