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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · 1d

A lot of people have asked me what it’s been like to watch the Blue Jays this year, now that I’m not on the beat. So, I wrote about that experience for @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

I covered this Blue Jays team almost every day for seven years. This is why I’m watching the World Series from the stands

I covered the Blue Jays as a beat reporter for seven years, but now I get to go to games as a fan and I'm not sure how to react.

www.thestar.com

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, Tracy!! 😊 It was fun to write it and glad people seem interested!

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you so much, Melissa ❤️ I miss you and hope you’re well!!

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · 1d

You can relate! I think first step is shirsey. It feels like less of a commitment than a jersey

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks John! I miss our press box chats.

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Richard Deitsch @richarddeitsch.bsky.social · 2d

Love this via @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social:

I’ve seen the Blue Jays play 1,000 times, but I’m new to being a fan

www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

I’ve seen the Blue Jays play 1,000 times, but I’m new to being a fan

I covered the Blue Jays as a beat reporter for seven years, but now I get to go to games as a fan and I'm not sure how to react.

www.thestar.com

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · 2d

He is very excited that he finally gets to star in one of my articles. His ultimate dream

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · 2d

You’re too kind 💕 😊

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · 2d

HI JON. Miss you and your matrix!

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · 2d

Oh hi! It’s been a while since I’ve said this, but I wrote about the Blue Jays and what it’s been like watching their World Series run from outside the press box for @thestar.com www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

I’ve seen the Blue Jays play 1,000 times, but I’m new to being a fan

I covered the Blue Jays as a beat reporter for seven years, but now I get to go to games as a fan and I'm not sure how to react.

www.thestar.com

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · May 28

I had this realization when I rewatched The O.C. I was obsessed with Seth and Summer as a teenager but seeing their relationship as an adult, he was a terrible boyfriend!

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · May 7

It is! Thanks Robin 😀 I miss writing, but I don’t miss having to stay up for west coast games lol

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · May 7

I know this isn’t my job anymore but I was curious. Last season, the Blue Jays used a total of 10 different starting pitchers over the course of the season. This year, on May 6, they’ve already used eight different starters. Anyway, that’s the stat. I’ll return to my non-beat writing life now 😂

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · Apr 10

Awesome, thank you! I couldn’t find it on the On Air section but this works too

Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thank you! 🙌

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · Apr 10

Important question: Is there anywhere I can watch The Pitt finale live tonight? I can’t find it on Crave…

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · Feb 21

He’s in the top-tier of “lead TV characters who are also the worst characters on the show.”

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · Feb 13

Wishing good luck to all my friends and former colleagues who are starting their spring training coverage! Amid the snowstorm in Toronto, I’m jealously looking at your photos ☀️ ⚾️

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · Jan 16

🚨 Journalism job 🚨 My previous position as Blue Jays staff writer at The Athletic is posted! A chance to work with a truly outstanding staff of MLB writers and editors at a publication that will make you a better journalist. Highly recommend! jobs.lever.co/theathletic/...

The Athletic Media Company - Writer, Toronto Blue Jays (Toronto, Canada)

About the Role The Athletic is looking for an energetic, motivated writer to cover the Toronto Blue Jays who understands that reporting is the foundation for everything that we do. The top priority fo...

jobs.lever.co

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · Jan 14

Time to conclude this note: I’m happy to announce I’ve joined the team at @TennisCanada as a manager of communications. I’m excited for this new career chapter and to be involved in a sport that I’ve always loved 🙌🎾

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The Athletic United (Canada) @theathleticunited.bsky.social · Jan 6

The Athletic is a unique and valuable voice in Canadian sports media.

Its Canadian employees take great pride in the reputation we've helped build and the standard we've set.

That's why we're taking steps to unionize our workplace. Our mission statement:

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The Athletic United (Canada) @theathleticunited.bsky.social · Jan 6

We are the Canadian workers of The Athletic and this morning we filed with the Canadian Industrial Relations Board our intent to unionize with CWA Canada.

Later today, we'll do the same with the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

Join us as we organize.

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Eric Koreen @ekoreen.bsky.social · Jan 6

There are only so many full-time jobs in Canadian sports media. I believe it's our responsibility to make them as stable and rewarding as possible.

The Athletic United (Canada) @theathleticunited.bsky.social · Jan 6

We are the Canadian workers of The Athletic and this morning we filed with the Canadian Industrial Relations Board our intent to unionize with CWA Canada.

Later today, we'll do the same with the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

Join us as we organize.

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · Jan 2

Thanks to @wilnerness.bsky.social for the opportunity to share some of my memories from my years on the Jays beat and a chance to say thanks and goodbye to all the readers and listeners!

Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · Jan 2

IT’S A BRAND-NEW EPISODE OF DEEP LEFT FIELD!!!

The first ep of 2025 features a check-in with #Bluejays Alek Manoah on the state of his Tommy John rehab and what he thinks of the off-season so far.

Plus @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social joins me for a goodbye interview as she leaves the #Jays beat:

Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah, former Jays' reporter Kaitlyn McGrath and more on the first episode of 2025

Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · 2025-01-02 · 1h 28m

podcasts.apple.com

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Kaitlyn McGrath @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social · Dec 31

Thank you!! This is definitely one of my favourite stories as well. Getting a ballet, gymnastics and baseball reference into a story was a real accomplishment!

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