Mark Shapiro lands new deal to keep running Toronto Blue Jays

Mark Shapiro is sticking around with the Toronto Blue Jays.

On Friday, the telecom giant Rogers (and the owners of the Blue Jays) officially announced that they had renewed its team president's contract on a new five-year deal.

"The opportunity to lead the Blue Jays organization over the past 10 years has been incredibly fulfilling. Together, we have built an organization with people who care deeply about baseball and take immense pride in being Canada's team. I am grateful and honoured to be able to continue that work," said Shapiro in a release.

"Watching our country unite behind our team this past season has inspired and energized us to continue a relentless pursuit of bringing World Series championships back to Canada."

Shapiro has been with the Blue Jays since the end of the 2015 season and is now on his third contract with the team.

Though the first nine years of his tenure in Toronto didn’t exactly always go to plan, 2025 was a season for the ages, as the Blue Jays made it all the way to the World Series before suffering a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Outside of building up the team's on-field talent, Shapiro has also been a key driver behind renovations at both the Rogers Centre and the team's complex in Dunedin, Florida.

"Under Mark's leadership, the Blue Jays have become a benchmark for excellence in Major League Baseball," said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO, Rogers. "He has delivered a best-in-class fan experience both on and off the field and we're excited for a strong future for the Blue Jays."