Janette's Take On... The Blue Jays, The World Series — Why Women Are Now Into Baseball

The Toronto Blue Jays’ first World Series appearance in over 30 years has sparked something special—not just in Toronto, but among a growing wave of women who are embracing baseball like never before. In this Janette’s Take On…, I explore what’s fueling this shift: from changing cultural norms, to baseball-as-community, to exciting playoff moments that have broad appeal. We’ll look at how the Blue Jays’ run in the 2025 World Series is drawing new female fans, what it means for sport engagement, and why the women’s perspective is becoming integral to the future of baseball.