Why Toronto Blue Jays players got championship rings after losing World Series

Though they didn't get the result they were after, the Toronto Blue Jays are still rightfully being celebrated for their 2025 season.

The Blue Jays entered the 2025 season being viewed as a middle-of-the-road ball club. Instead, they finished with an AL-best record of 94-68, before going on a playoff run that saw them finish just one win shy of a World Series victory.

While it was a bittersweet ending, the 2025 Blue Jays gave their fan base one of the most exciting seasons in franchise history, and have been rewarded for it with some gorgeous rings which were shared on social media early Wednesday.

The rings feature the ALDS and ALCS wins over the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, along with the date Oct. 20, 2025, which marked the day that the Jays punched their ticket to the World Series. They also have another great little piece added along the bottom of the ring which reads, "Canada's team."

The inside look of the Toronto Blue Jays' AL championship rings. (The Champions Collective/Instagram)

One of the coolest things about these rings is on the outside, with 2025 written in gold in front of the Toronto skyline.

The Blue Jays AL championship rings feature the downtown Toronto skyline. (The Champions Collective/Instagram)

The rings are also personalized with player names and numbers on it. 

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s AL championship ring. (The Champions Collective/Instagram)

Unlike the NHL and many other professional sports, receiving a ring after losing in the World Series is pretty common practice in the MLB. That's because the rings are meant to celebrate winning the American League or National League.

The New York Yankees received rings after losing the 2024 World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, for instance.