OK Blue Jays
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A podcast about the 1985 season. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts.
Missing baseball? Or the good old days? Checked out this 8-part podcast about the Blue Jays' 1985 season.
Might help pass the time as we await signings and trades ahead of next season.
Might help pass the time as we await signings and trades ahead of next season.
November 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Missing baseball? Or the good old days? Checked out this 8-part podcast about the Blue Jays' 1985 season.
Might help pass the time as we await signings and trades ahead of next season.
Might help pass the time as we await signings and trades ahead of next season.
Congratulations to the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays who came ever so close to winning the World Series title. It was a magical run for a team that had its share of ups and downs. Looking forward to next season!
November 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays who came ever so close to winning the World Series title. It was a magical run for a team that had its share of ups and downs. Looking forward to next season!
The World Series trophy might be presented tonight. It's history dates back to 1967 when the Cardinals won the title,. However, the trophy (called the Commissioner's Trophy) only got that name in '85. That year the Royals beat the Jays in the ALCS then the Cardinals in the World Series.
October 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The World Series trophy might be presented tonight. It's history dates back to 1967 when the Cardinals won the title,. However, the trophy (called the Commissioner's Trophy) only got that name in '85. That year the Royals beat the Jays in the ALCS then the Cardinals in the World Series.
After last night's win, the Blue Jays are 1 win away from a World Series title. If successful, the Jays will achieve something they haven't done in 32 years, The team has already overcome a series deficit in the ALCS, but now they have the advantage and need to win one game (and have two to do so).
October 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
After last night's win, the Blue Jays are 1 win away from a World Series title. If successful, the Jays will achieve something they haven't done in 32 years, The team has already overcome a series deficit in the ALCS, but now they have the advantage and need to win one game (and have two to do so).
How awesome was it to see Cito Gaston throw out the first pitch? Impressive start to the World Series! Last was lights out! Contributions across the roster. Bring on game 2!
If you'd rather reflect on Cito's career then watch last night's highlights. Check out episode 5.
If you'd rather reflect on Cito's career then watch last night's highlights. Check out episode 5.
October 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
How awesome was it to see Cito Gaston throw out the first pitch? Impressive start to the World Series! Last was lights out! Contributions across the roster. Bring on game 2!
If you'd rather reflect on Cito's career then watch last night's highlights. Check out episode 5.
If you'd rather reflect on Cito's career then watch last night's highlights. Check out episode 5.
Counting outs and paying attention to where the Mariners were in the line-up (and who was in the bullpen) was a fun exercise last night after the Jays took the lead.
Here's Rance Mulliniks talking about the second-last game of the 1985 season when the Jays were about to clinch the division.
Here's Rance Mulliniks talking about the second-last game of the 1985 season when the Jays were about to clinch the division.
October 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Counting outs and paying attention to where the Mariners were in the line-up (and who was in the bullpen) was a fun exercise last night after the Jays took the lead.
Here's Rance Mulliniks talking about the second-last game of the 1985 season when the Jays were about to clinch the division.
Here's Rance Mulliniks talking about the second-last game of the 1985 season when the Jays were about to clinch the division.
The curse of game seven has been lifted! Blue Jays eclipse the past with a come-from-behind victory. Wow!
World Series for the third time in franchise history!
World Series for the third time in franchise history!
October 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The curse of game seven has been lifted! Blue Jays eclipse the past with a come-from-behind victory. Wow!
World Series for the third time in franchise history!
World Series for the third time in franchise history!
The Blue Jays hosted game 7 of the 1985 American League Championship Series. That’s one of a number of similarities between this year’s playoffs and those forty years ago. Learn more by listening to our podcast or reading out latest post.
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Similarities aplenty as Jays prepare for game 7
First ALCS game 7 for the Jays since 1985
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October 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The Blue Jays hosted game 7 of the 1985 American League Championship Series. That’s one of a number of similarities between this year’s playoffs and those forty years ago. Learn more by listening to our podcast or reading out latest post.
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Forty years ago, the Jays jumped out to a two-games to none lead in the 1985 ALCS only to lose game four on the road. They’d win game five to take what seemingly would be an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the series with the final two games (if necessary) at home.
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1985 may hold the key for success this year
What can the 2025 Blue Jays learn from 1985 Kansas City Royals who overcame a two-game deficit in the ALCS?
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October 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Forty years ago, the Jays jumped out to a two-games to none lead in the 1985 ALCS only to lose game four on the road. They’d win game five to take what seemingly would be an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the series with the final two games (if necessary) at home.
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Can the 2025 Jays learn some lessons from their ALCS opponents in 1985 (KC Royals)? The Royals were down two games to nothing to start that series. They would lose game four too but come back to win the series and eventually the World Series. Steve Balboni remembers the series well.
October 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Can the 2025 Jays learn some lessons from their ALCS opponents in 1985 (KC Royals)? The Royals were down two games to nothing to start that series. They would lose game four too but come back to win the series and eventually the World Series. Steve Balboni remembers the series well.
Jays vs Mariners. Who do you like? And in how many games?
While we wait for game 1 of the ALCS tomorrow night (and the last NLCS team to be determined) relive 1985’s amazing team and season.
While we wait for game 1 of the ALCS tomorrow night (and the last NLCS team to be determined) relive 1985’s amazing team and season.
October 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Jays vs Mariners. Who do you like? And in how many games?
While we wait for game 1 of the ALCS tomorrow night (and the last NLCS team to be determined) relive 1985’s amazing team and season.
While we wait for game 1 of the ALCS tomorrow night (and the last NLCS team to be determined) relive 1985’s amazing team and season.
Beating the Yankees for the division title and now in the divisional series casts some similarities to 1985 when the Jays held off the Yankees for the division on their way to the ALCS. Now, the 2025 Jays await the winner of the Tigers/Mariners ALDS series.
October 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Beating the Yankees for the division title and now in the divisional series casts some similarities to 1985 when the Jays held off the Yankees for the division on their way to the ALCS. Now, the 2025 Jays await the winner of the Tigers/Mariners ALDS series.
In 1985, the Jays quickly jumped out to a two games advantage against the Royals. Taking the first game 6-0 and game two by a score of 6-5. They'd lose game three, 6-5 before winning game four 3-1. 1985 was the first year, MLB had extended the ALCS series to a best-of-seven.
October 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
In 1985, the Jays quickly jumped out to a two games advantage against the Royals. Taking the first game 6-0 and game two by a score of 6-5. They'd lose game three, 6-5 before winning game four 3-1. 1985 was the first year, MLB had extended the ALCS series to a best-of-seven.
2025 American League East Champion Blue Jays share some similarities with the 1985 version, but the 2025 MLB changes some of the playoff dynamics. okbluejays.substack.com/p/2025-ameri...
September 30, 2025 at 1:34 AM
2025 American League East Champion Blue Jays share some similarities with the 1985 version, but the 2025 MLB changes some of the playoff dynamics. okbluejays.substack.com/p/2025-ameri...
Congratulations to the 2025 AL East champion Blue Jays!
This season included the team surpassing the 1985 Blue Jays record for home wins in a row with 11. The '85 team went 54-26 at home and this year's team went 54-27. On the road in '85, the Jays went 45-36 while this year's squad went 40-41.
This season included the team surpassing the 1985 Blue Jays record for home wins in a row with 11. The '85 team went 54-26 at home and this year's team went 54-27. On the road in '85, the Jays went 45-36 while this year's squad went 40-41.
September 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 AL East champion Blue Jays!
This season included the team surpassing the 1985 Blue Jays record for home wins in a row with 11. The '85 team went 54-26 at home and this year's team went 54-27. On the road in '85, the Jays went 45-36 while this year's squad went 40-41.
This season included the team surpassing the 1985 Blue Jays record for home wins in a row with 11. The '85 team went 54-26 at home and this year's team went 54-27. On the road in '85, the Jays went 45-36 while this year's squad went 40-41.
Despite ending the 1985 regular season with a record of 99-62 (one game was not played), the Jays didn't have a great finish to the regular season. They went 1-5 in the last 6 games. The win on Saturday October 5/85 clinched the division... and really that's all that matters, doesn't it?
September 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Despite ending the 1985 regular season with a record of 99-62 (one game was not played), the Jays didn't have a great finish to the regular season. They went 1-5 in the last 6 games. The win on Saturday October 5/85 clinched the division... and really that's all that matters, doesn't it?
While this year's Jays prepare for their final regular season series against the Rays, you might be interested in reliving the 1985 season with the OK Blue Jays podcast. Or, check out Rance Mulliniks' new website. www.rancemulliniks.com
Rance Mulliniks
15 year MLB career achieving record book status as a premier hitter, fielder and student of the game. A mentor to many players and mentored by hall of fame coaches. Now a major league motivational…
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September 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
While this year's Jays prepare for their final regular season series against the Rays, you might be interested in reliving the 1985 season with the OK Blue Jays podcast. Or, check out Rance Mulliniks' new website. www.rancemulliniks.com
This year's Jays wrap up a series against the Kansas City Royals today. The Royals were their American League Championship opponent back in 1985. The ALCS used to be a best of 5 prior to 1985, but that year was extended to a 7-game series. The 4th win in the series proved elusive for the Jays.
September 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This year's Jays wrap up a series against the Kansas City Royals today. The Royals were their American League Championship opponent back in 1985. The ALCS used to be a best of 5 prior to 1985, but that year was extended to a 7-game series. The 4th win in the series proved elusive for the Jays.
Tonight, the 2025 Jays take on the Kansas City Royals in game two of their three game series. Heading into the American League Championship series in 1985, against the Royals, the Jays were very confident despite a not so great regular season head-to-head record.
September 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Tonight, the 2025 Jays take on the Kansas City Royals in game two of their three game series. Heading into the American League Championship series in 1985, against the Royals, the Jays were very confident despite a not so great regular season head-to-head record.
On September 19, 1985. the Jays had an off-day prior to a series at home against the Brewers. Their record was stuck at 91 wins (and 54 losses).
This year's Jays start a series tonight against the Royals -- their 1985 opponents in the American League Championship Series.
This year's Jays start a series tonight against the Royals -- their 1985 opponents in the American League Championship Series.
September 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
On September 19, 1985. the Jays had an off-day prior to a series at home against the Brewers. Their record was stuck at 91 wins (and 54 losses).
This year's Jays start a series tonight against the Royals -- their 1985 opponents in the American League Championship Series.
This year's Jays start a series tonight against the Royals -- their 1985 opponents in the American League Championship Series.
On this date in 1985, the Jays lost to the Red Sox 13-1 but remained 5 games up in the division. Clancy pitched 2.2 innings giving up 4 earned runs on 7 hits, striking out 1 and walking another. Lamp, Cerutti, Acker, Filer or Clarke were used out of the bullpen.
September 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
On this date in 1985, the Jays lost to the Red Sox 13-1 but remained 5 games up in the division. Clancy pitched 2.2 innings giving up 4 earned runs on 7 hits, striking out 1 and walking another. Lamp, Cerutti, Acker, Filer or Clarke were used out of the bullpen.
On September 17, 1985, the Jays started a 2-game series in Boston. With Stieb starting the game, the Jays couldn't pull it out losing 6-5. Both games in Boston had a Championship Leverage Index (cLI) of less than 1.48 according to baseball-reference.com
September 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
On September 17, 1985, the Jays started a 2-game series in Boston. With Stieb starting the game, the Jays couldn't pull it out losing 6-5. Both games in Boston had a Championship Leverage Index (cLI) of less than 1.48 according to baseball-reference.com
On this date in 1985, the Blue Jays beat the Yankees 8-5 in NYC and climbed to 4.5 games up in the AL East. Doyle Alexander picked up the win to improve the Jays season regular record at that point to 91-52. Between Sept 15 and Oct 6, the Jays would go 8 - 10, but it was enough to win the division.
September 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
On this date in 1985, the Blue Jays beat the Yankees 8-5 in NYC and climbed to 4.5 games up in the AL East. Doyle Alexander picked up the win to improve the Jays season regular record at that point to 91-52. Between Sept 15 and Oct 6, the Jays would go 8 - 10, but it was enough to win the division.
On this date in 1985, the Jays led the AL East by 2.5 games over the Yankees after a 3-2 win against the Tigers. Dennis Lamp picked up the win. The victory would be their fourth in a row and improve their overall record to 88-51.
September 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
On this date in 1985, the Jays led the AL East by 2.5 games over the Yankees after a 3-2 win against the Tigers. Dennis Lamp picked up the win. The victory would be their fourth in a row and improve their overall record to 88-51.
Despite the series loss to the Yankees, the Jays are in a strong position heading into the last three weeks of the regular season. This season and 1985 share plenty of similarities including the potential of waiting until the last week to clinch the pennant.
September 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Despite the series loss to the Yankees, the Jays are in a strong position heading into the last three weeks of the regular season. This season and 1985 share plenty of similarities including the potential of waiting until the last week to clinch the pennant.