Direct answer: The Toronto Blue Jays are the Canadian Major League Baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario. They play in the American League East division and have been home to Rogers Centre since 1989. The team’s name and branding derive from the blue jay bird, a native North American species, and the color blue has long been associated with Toronto sports teams. Context and origin details:
- History: The Blue Jays were established in 1976 as part of MLB’s expansion and began play in 1977, becoming the first Canadian team in the major leagues since the Montreal Expos, who later became the Washington Nationals. They are the only Canadian MLB team currently active.
- Name and branding: The “Blue Jays” name was chosen from thousands of suggestions in a nationwide contest; the blue jay bird and the color blue are central to their branding.
- Home ballpark: Their home venue since 1989 is the SkyDome, later renamed Rogers Centre, located in downtown Toronto.
- Ownership: Rogers Communications has owned the team since the early 2000s, including the stadium.
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