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Buck Martinez Retires as Longtime Voice of the Blue Jays

The decision follows family talks that reflect his wish to pass the torch after calling Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.

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TORONTO, CANADA - AUGUST 16: Former player Buck Martinez #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays acknowledges the fansâ ovation during a ceremony commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Blue Jaysâ first division title before the start of MLB game action against the New York Yankees on August 16, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Martinez, 77, announced his retirement Friday in a statement shared by the Blue Jays and Sportsnet.
  • He called more than 4,000 Blue Jays games since 1987 across two stints in the booth and also managed the club in 2001–02.
  • His final call was the Blue Jays’ 11-inning Game 7 World Series loss to the Dodgers, a telecast reported as one of Canada’s most-watched English broadcasts outside the 2010 Olympics.
  • He previously took leaves for cancer treatment in 2022 and in 2025, then returned to work late last season alongside Dan Shulman through the postseason.
  • Sportsnet executives, Blue Jays leadership and colleagues issued tributes to his legacy, and reports did not name a successor as the franchise enters its 50th season.