Team member Shapiro expresses his desire to continue with the Jays organization
Toronto Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro Expresses Desire to Remain with the Club
Mark Shapiro, the president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, is currently in the final year of his contract, which expires after the 2025 season. In a rare in-season media session on Tuesday, Shapiro expressed his strong desire to continue his tenure with the club.
Shapiro joined the Blue Jays in 2015 and signed a five-year extension in January 2021. Throughout his tenure, he has shown appreciation for the city, the people he works with, and the country he lives in. Although he declined to comment specifically on contract extension talks, he confirmed that discussions with Rogers Communications’ leadership—Edward Rogers (executive chair) and Tony Staffieri (president/CEO)—have been reciprocal in their desire to keep him with the team.
The context of these talks is notable because Rogers Communications recently made significant changes to the leadership of its other sports franchises (the NBA’s Raptors and NHL’s Maple Leafs) by firing their presidents. This has raised questions in the media about Shapiro’s future, given his tenure and the past performance of the Blue Jays. However, Shapiro's comments before a recent game indicate his commitment to continuing in Toronto despite this unsettled background.
The Blue Jays have had a turnaround season, as they finished last in the American League East division standings last season. Currently, they are leading the American League with a record of 69-50. This strong performance improves the outlook for Shapiro’s extension, but the situation remains unresolved amid broader Rogers managerial shakeups.
Shapiro, who is 58 years old, has never been a "grass is greener" guy. He spent 24 years in one place in Cleveland before joining the Blue Jays and has been with the team for 10 years. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his contract, Shapiro has made it clear that he wants to remain with the Blue Jays.
Meanwhile, the baseball world is abuzz with other news. The Red Sox are on the doorstep of the WCBL championship series, while the Berries are playing for their season in a pivotal Game 2. Jockeys are preparing for the 166th running of the King's Plate at Woodbine, and the WCBL East Finals, Game 2 is between Saskatoon and Regina.
Elsewhere, the Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission have finalized a land deal for a new arena near downtown. These developments add to the vibrant sports landscape of Toronto and Canada, providing fans with plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks and months.
References: [1] https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-shapiro-contract-talks/ [2] https://www.tsn.ca/blue-jays-shapiro-wants-to-remain-with-the-team-1.1795336 [3] https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/2025/08/12/blue-jays-shapiro-expresses-desire-to-remain-with-the-team.html [4] https://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/blue-jays/shapiro-contract-extension-talks-1.6112474 [5] https://www.tsn.ca/blue-jays-shapiro-contract-update-1.1795337
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