“No wait, no set up” The Blue Jays took over the night as Guerrero Jr. and Bichette walked away with All-MLB honors, leaving fans excited, proud, and eager for what’s next. And if this is their trajectory, it’s only going to get better from here.

In the glittering haze of Las Vegas lights, where the echoes of slot machines mingled with the cheers of baseball’s elite, the Toronto Blue Jays stole the spotlight at the 2025 MLB Awards show. It was a night that felt like destiny scripted by a fan’s wildest dreams—no dramatic pauses, no elaborate setups, just pure, unfiltered triumph. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, the dynamic duo at the heart of Toronto’s resurgence, walked away with All-MLB honors, capping a season that transformed the Jays from underdogs to nearly champions. Guerrero claimed a First Team nod at first base, his third such accolade in five years, while Bichette earned his first career Second Team selection at shortstop. For a franchise starved for glory since its 1993 World Series parade, this wasn’t just validation; it was a thunderous declaration that the future is now.

The awards ceremony, held on November 13 at the Encore Theater, buzzed with the kind of energy that only comes after a season of improbable highs. The Blue Jays had defied preseason projections that pegged them for the AL East basement, instead clawing their way to the division title and a heart-stopping World Series run. They fell just short in Game 7 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a 4-3 extra-innings heartbreaker sealed by a blown save that still stings like fresh asphalt. But amid the what-ifs, Guerrero and Bichette emerged as beacons of brilliance, their performances etched into the annals of Jays lore.

Guerrero, the 26-year-old phenom whose smile lights up Rogers Centre like a summer sunrise, was the undisputed star of the evening. Named to the All-MLB First Team for the third time—following stints in 2021 and 2024—he also snagged the inaugural Entertainer of the Year award, a fitting tribute to the flair he brings to every at-bat. His regular season stats told a story of quiet dominance: a .292 batting average, 23 home runs, and an .848 OPS over 162 games, good for a 137 wRC+ and 3.4 fWAR that ranked sixth among first basemen league-wide. But it was the postseason where Vlad Jr. ascended to legend status. Across 18 games, he slashed .397/.489/.900 with eight homers and a 1.289 OPS, including a Game 7 rocket that had Dodger Stadium holding its breath. “He’s not just playing baseball; he’s performing art,” said Jays manager John Schneider in a post-awards interview, his voice thick with pride. Off the field, Guerrero’s $500 million, 14-year extension signed in April cemented him as the franchise’s eternal face, a role he embraces with the same effortless joy that defines his swing.

Bichette, Guerrero’s longtime teammate and confidant since their Single-A days in 2017, provided the perfect counterpoint. The 27-year-old shortstop’s Second Team honor marked his breakout from a injury-plagued 2024, where knee woes limited him to 110 games and a subpar .265 average. This year, despite missing three weeks with another knee tweak that forced him to second base in the World Series, Bichette roared back with a .311 average, 18 homers, 44 doubles, and 181 hits—his best full-season OPS (.840) since his rookie splash in 2019. Playing through pain in the Fall Classic, he posted a .286 average with timely hits that kept Toronto alive. “Bo’s resilience is what this team is built on,” Guerrero said backstage, the two sharing a brotherly embrace amid the flashes. As a free agent this winter, Bichette’s market is heating up, with whispers of multi-year offers from AL contenders. Yet his heart seems tethered to Toronto, where he and Guerrero form the core of a lineup that led MLB with four players topping 150 hits this season.

The honors rippled through Jays Nation like a home run derby. Social media erupted with memes of Guerrero’s celebratory dances and Bichette’s stoic fist pumps, while Rogers Centre’s parking lots filled with impromptu watch parties. “This is what we’ve waited for—no more rebuilding excuses,” tweeted one fan, capturing the swell of excitement that has fans buzzing about 2026. Pride swelled in a city that treats baseball like religion; for many, these awards felt like a down payment on the championship parade that’s eluded them for three decades. The duo’s chemistry—forged in the fires of minor-league bus rides and big-league pressures—has become the emotional engine of the club. Teammates like George Springer and Kevin Gausman lauded their leadership, with Springer noting how Guerrero’s infectious energy lifted the locker room during August slumps.

Yet beneath the euphoria lies a steely resolve. The World Series loss exposed cracks: a bullpen that ranked 16th in ERA (3.98) and faltered in October with a 4.44 mark, blowing that fateful save in Game 7. Free agency looms large, with starters Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt hitting the market, alongside relievers like Jeff Hoffman. General manager Ross Atkins has signaled aggression, meeting with agents for high-leverage arms like Edwin Díaz and eyeing aces to bolster a rotation anchored by Gausman and the emerging Trey Yesavage. “We’re not content with almost,” Atkins declared at the end-of-season presser. Re-signing Bichette tops the list, potentially at seven years and $175 million, to lock in the infield tandem that powered 97 team homers.

As the offseason unfolds, the trajectory points skyward. With Guerrero locked in through 2038 and prospects like Ricky Tiedemann nearing readiness, Toronto’s window feels wide open. Fans, still riding the high of Ernie Clement’s record 30 postseason hits and the ALCS MVP heroics, are eager for the next chapter. Schneider’s contract extension talks hint at stability, while whispers of a payroll bump to $220 million signal ambition. If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that the Jays thrive on defying odds—turning projections into playoffs, skepticism into supremacy.

Guerrero summed it up best under the Vegas neon: “We didn’t wait for permission to shine. We just did.” For Toronto, that ethos promises more nights like this one: electric, unscripted, and utterly Jays. The honors are in hand, the pride runs deep, and the excitement? It’s just getting started. With this core intact and reinforcements incoming, the path to October glory gleams brighter than ever. Buckle up, Canada—baseball’s best show is far from over.