Blue Jays' plan to play in Pittsburgh suddenly strikes out By Mike Harrington Jul 22, 2020 Jul 22, 2020 Updated Sep 21, 2023 0 A general view of the field during summer workouts at PNC Park on July 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. 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Schumer to MLB boss: Bring Blue Jays to Buffalo "Since it is Opening Day, there is little time for continued deliberation – now is the time to act," Schumer said.
Search for 'home field' ends as Toronto Blue Jays settle on Buffalo After failing to get approval from the Canadian government to play at home in Rogers Centre and at major-league parks in Pittsburgh and Baltim…
Dear Blue Jays: Buffalo's waited a long time for major league baseball The idea of the Major Leagues returning, even briefly, to Buffalo – draws power from another decision long ago, writes Sean Kirst.
With Blue Jays eyeing Pittsburgh, Mayor Brown still holds hope for Buffalo as host Mayor understands fast work will be needed at Sahlen Field, but hopes the Bisons' parent and MLB will keep the city in mind.
Inside Baseball: Sahlen Field has never been MLB-ready and that's OK It's a Triple-A ballpark, albeit one of the nicer ones you'll find even after all this time.
