Toronto Blue Jays Broadcast Crew Ranked Fourth-Best in MLB
Fans of the Toronto Blue Jays have something to cheer about off the field as well: their beloved broadcast crew has been ranked as the fourth-best in Major League Baseball for the third consecutive year. In a poll conducted by Awful Announcing, with over 31,500 individual votes, the Blue Jays’ broadcasting team took home high praise from viewers.
High Marks Across the Board
- Received 387 A’s and 387 B’s out of 1,017 votes.
- Received only 32 F’s, tied for the fewest in the poll.
- Improved from a 3.07 grade in 2023 to a 3.12 grade in 2025.
Praise for Individual Announcers
“Shulman elevates this booth in a big way. Every Blue Jays game feels special because I associate Shulman with the best games of the week.”
– Awful Announcing voter
Dan Shulman, a veteran announcer who returned to the Blue Jays booth in 2020 after a decade with ESPN, received widespread acclaim. In 2021, he was honored as the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s Jack Graney Award winner.
Long-time Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez, who has been part of the broadcast team since 2010, also received high praise from voters.
“Shulman/Martinez as good as it gets. Dan and Buck are the best in the league. You get the pro in Shulman and the old-timer in Buck with the wacky stories. What more could you ask for?”
– Awful Announcing voter
Shulman and Martinez: A Pair That Keeps Giving
The dynamic duo of Shulman and Martinez is no stranger to successful collaborations. They first broadcast together from 1995 to 2001 on TSN, before Shulman left to join ESPN. In 2015, Shulman returned as a guest announcer, and took over the primary play-by-play role in 2020.
Looking Ahead
With such high praise from fans, the Blue Jays’ broadcast crew is poised to continue delighting viewers with their professionalism, camaraderie, and enthusiasm. As the 2025 season progresses, Blue Jays fans can take pride in knowing they have one of the best broadcast teams in baseball.
FAQ
- Who are the play-by-play announcers for the Toronto Blue Jays?
- Dan Shulman and Matt Devlin
- Who are the color commentators for the Toronto Blue Jays?
- Buck Martinez and Joe Siddall
Did you know?
The Blue Jays’ broadcast crew has finished in the top five in Awful Announcing’s reader poll since 2020.
Pro Tip
Tune into Blue Jays games not only to cheer on the team but also to enjoy the expertise and camaraderie of their outstanding broadcast team.
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