Sports fans have seen their share of U.S.-Canada rivalries, but this one feels different. The Toronto Blue Jays just opened the 2025 World Series with an explosive 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, and somehow, the Buffalo Bills have become part of the story.
A few years ago, hockey gave us the unforgettable Canada-USA brawl. Now baseball is writing its own version of cross-border drama. When the Bills, a team proudly based in New York, posted “LET’S GO BLUE JAYS @BlueJays x #BillsMafia” on their official X account, fans on both sides of the border did a double take.
It was not the first time Buffalo cheered for Toronto’s baseball team. Earlier this postseason, the Billswished theBlue Jaysluck before their Yankees series, and wide receiver Keon Coleman even arrived at Monday Night Football wearing a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. jersey. Even Bills heiress Jessica Pegula joined the fun online, adding her own reaction to the growing trend of cross-sport support.
Blue Jays dominate, Bills double down
The Blue Jays rewarded that loyalty in Game 1, crushing the Dodgers 11-4 behind a scorching night from George Springer and Bo Bichette. Toronto’s offense erupted for six runs in the fifth inning, setting the tone for the series opener at Dodger Stadium. The Bills’ social media team quickly reposted highlights, solidifying their north-of-the-border alliance.
As soon as the post went up, the comment section turned into a sports battlefield. Hundreds of fans questioned why a New York team would publicly root for a Canadian squad, especially one often viewed as a rival of the Yankees. Some saw it as betrayal. Others said it simply made sense, given geography and long-standing ties between Buffalo and Toronto.
Buffalo is less than two hours from Toronto and is home to the Blue Jays’ Triple-A affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons. Many of Toronto’s stars, including Springer, Guerrero Jr., and Alejandro Kirk, have taken the field there during rehab or development stints. That connection runs deep, and for plenty of Buffalo fans, the Blue Jays feel like a local team.
Fans fire back as rivalry heats up
Not everyone was thrilled. One viral reply read, “TORONTO BILLS, GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY.” Another quipped, “At this rate you’ll be cheering for the Maple Leafs next.” The jokes kept coming, but beneath the humor, the debate about loyalty versus proximity grew louder.
As the World Series continues, the Dodgers will look to rebound in Game 2 while Buffalo sports fans keep fueling one of the postseason’s most unlikely storylines. The Bills’ support for the Blue Jays may have started as a harmless tweet, but it has become a symbol of how sports fandom can cross lines, borders, and expectations.
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