Toronto Blue Jays Secure Wild Card Berth in United League

The Office of the Commissioner of the Doubleday Baseball League today announced that the Toronto Blue Jays have earned a Wild Card berth in the United League playoffs for the 1996 season.

This marks the Blue Jays’ first playoff appearance since 1991 and the 10th postseason berth in franchise history since joining the league in 1976.

After several years of rebuilding, Toronto returns to October baseball with renewed momentum, reestablishing itself as a postseason contender. The Blue Jays will enter the playoffs as the United League Wild Card representative, looking to make a strong showing and add to their storied postseason history.