Topical Blue Jays announcers give Buffalo baseball history lesson, praise Sahlen Field By Alan Pergament News TV Critic Aug 13, 2020 Aug 13, 2020 Updated Apr 19, 2026 0 An overall view as the Toronto Blue Jays take batting practice prior to playing the Miami Marlins at Sahlen Field in Buffalo. 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See how Sahlen Field was transformed into the home of the Toronto Blue Jays Sahlen Field, the home of the Buffalo Bisons, had to undergo some renovations before it was ready for its Major League Baseball debut.
Watch now: Blue Jays unveil Sahlen Field's transformation on eve of opener Only a few finishing touches remain, but the Toronto Blue Jays revealed a full rebranding of Sahlen Field a day before the team's "Home Away f…
