Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud The heartbreak of fandom and why it's about more than baseball
Nov 3, 2025
Morgan Campbell, a senior contributor at CBC Sports, shares insights on the Blue Jays' World Series run, emphasizing the unique emotional connection fans have with the team. Kaitlyn McGrath, a seasoned reporter, discusses the Jays' overachievement and the importance of future roster decisions. Georgia Sengupta, a cultural commentator, highlights the team’s national significance and its evolution as a symbol for Canada. Together, they explore what this postseason means beyond baseball, reflecting on fan grief and pride after the Game 7 loss.
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The Emotional Weight Of Fandom
- Fandom grief is visceral and communal, not only about sport results.
- Fans bond through shared moments, turning losses into collective heartbreak and meaning.
Players' Genuine Postgame Heartbreak
- Players were visibly stunned and tearful after Game 7, showing real human loss.
- Ernie Clement said hed been crying for probably an hour and loved these guys so much.
Practical Causes Behind The Heartbreak
- The series' outcome had clear practical causes beyond emotion, like missed chances and bullpen issues.
- Morgan Campbell points to box scores and situational opportunities as reasons the Jays couldn't close it.
