Synopsis
When the U.S.-Canada border closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Toronto Blue Jays were forced to find an unexpected temporary home, bringing Major League Baseball back to Buffalo, New York's Sahlen Field for two remarkable summers and making history in the Queen City.
Author Brian Frank, creator of The Herd Chronicles and a dedicated chronicler of Buffalo baseball, provides the complete game-by-game story of the Blue Jays' time there, capturing the excitement, challenges, and unique atmosphere of playing in a minor-league ballpark turned big-league venue.
The book features over 200 photos along with exclusive interviews with stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, manager Charlie Montoyo, Danny Jansen, Jordan Romano, and Western New York native Jonah Heim, offering personal insights into what it was like for the team and the city during this unforgettable chapter in baseball history.
It serves as both a detailed record for Blue Jays fans and a celebration for Buffalo baseball enthusiasts eager to relive the energy and significance of those two pandemic-altered seasons.