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Blue Jays notebook: Decisions coming on future games in Sahlen Field

By Mike Harrington News Sports Reporter
Jun 6, 2021
Jun 6, 2021 Updated Apr 19, 2026
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Toronto Blue Jays take on the Houston Astros in game three of a three game home stands — Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (9) is tagged out out at third base by Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) in the third inning Sunday at Sahlen Field. Jansen suffered a strained right hamstring on the play and left the game.

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The Toronto Blue Jays are committed to play at Sahlen Field through July 4 and a decision appears imminent about whether the club will extend its stay.

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