What's changed since the last time the Jays were in the World Series?

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The Toronto Blue Jays will be back in somewhat familiar ground when the World Series begins on Friday against the LA Dodgers.

The Blue Birds won the prestigious Commissioner’s Trophy consecutively in 1992 and 1993.

But a lot has changed for the franchise, and the city, since the Jays last swung a bat in a World Series game in 1993.

Let’s dive into the Hot Tub Time Machine for comparison.

a homer odyssey

In 1993, Joe Carter was Toronto’s homerun heavyweight, hitting a team-leading 33 balls out of an MLB ballpark. Of course, Carter hit the team’s most spectacular and iconic homerun of all time with his walk-off blast off Mitch Williams in the 9th, securing the team’s second consecutive World Series title.

Fast forward to 2025. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s bat is on fire with a team-leading six postseason dingers, but no one has hit a bigger hit than George Springer.

Springer single-handedly sent the Jays to the World Series with his tremendous three-run shot off Mariners reliever Eduard Bazardo in the bottom of the seventh inning in a do-or-die Game 7. His clutch blast gave the Jays the lead, and they hung on to secure their date with the Dodgers.

Joe Carter (left) of the Toronto Blue Jays on October 23, 1993, and George Springer on October 20, 2025. Photo: Carter (Getty) and Springer (Canadian Press.)

Sito to Schneider

sito gaston — Cito Gaston, former manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. Photo: The Canadian Press.

Cito Gaston, who managed the team from 89-97, is a Toronto legend for leading the Jays to consecutive World Series victories in 92 and 93. He still holds the franchise record for most wins (894) and has cemented his place as a Toronto sports icon. He was also a trailblazer – becoming the first black manager to lead a team to a World Series title.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider speaking to reporters in Florida. sportsnet

Forty-five-year-old John Schneider has managed the Jays through 2022. He’s friendly and down-to-earth, he drops the odd F-bomb, and he’s only the second manager in team history besides Gaston to lead the team to the World Series. He has faced some criticism for his pitching decisions, but all will be forgiven if he can defeat the dreadful Dodgers led by Ohtani.

big bat = big money

Toronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) celebrates the team’s 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners to win the MLB American League Championship Series on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 in Toronto. The Canadian Press/Chris Young

Power is seductive. This may explain why power hitters earn impressive salaries.

In 1993, Joe Carter was the team’s top homerun hitter – and earner – according to baseball almanacBringing a cool $5,555,000.00.

This is a huge change in 2025.

In May, the Jays signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year, $500 million extension. According to Sportsnet, His earnings this season will be $48.5 million ($20 million bonus and $28.5 million salary).

Home base: SkyDome to Rogers Center

blue jays vs yankees — Game 1 of the ALDS Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees at Rogers Center in Toronto on October 4, 2025. (Andrew Osmond | CityNews)

The Jays called the SkyDome, located at 1 Blue Jays Way, their home in 1993. The stadium, with a retractable roof unprecedented at the time, was owned by the provincial government and had a massive debt of $400 million.

Rogers eventually purchased the stadium for the bargain price of $25 million in late 2004 and renamed it the Rogers Center in early 2005.

The company has since put The renovation cost millions of dollars.

The address is the same, but the stadium is now the world-class venue the team deserves.

cost of admission

Ticket prices are a hot topic among politicians these days Anger about Ticketmaster’s monopoly and bizarre resale markups For the upcoming World Series.

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Fans who attended the last Jays World Series in 1993 are coming forward online to show ticket stubs from ’93 that, even considering inflation, would be a steal today.

One Redditor posted a photo of his ticket stubs from Game 6 writing that they were “$58 total at the time.”

Found my old ticket stubs from the series-winning Game 6 of the 93 World Series. Total at that time $58.
Byu/yzfmax Intorontobluejays

Another fan posted his 100-tier stubs out of 93 on X, showing a very reasonable price of $78 each.

Yes, I know concert tickets and groceries and all that stuff cost more these days

2 #blue Jays 1993 World Series tickets, 100 level, right field corner.
$78 each.

With inflation it’s about $220, but I think they now cost over $1500 each.

This is a bit strange. pic.twitter.com/0vqb8NsFQe

– David Fleisch (@Fleischmarket) 22 October 2025

In 2025, you’ll be lucky to pick up some cold beer for those prices

Tickets with already expensive face values sold out immediately, reselling tickets increased to astronomical, and for most, unattainable levels.

One fan said she was “disappointed” to see the cost of cheering on her team.

This is actually a joke, I’ve been watching the Jays since I was a kid, I never miss a game and it’s been my dream to see them in the World Series but that’s the price for general admission. I was fully prepared to fly there and spend a good amount of money but this is ridiculous. I am very sad. pic.twitter.com/dgWEKoifpb

– Maddy Schneider (@Maddy_Lea) 22 October 2025