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The final stages of Sahlen Field's transformation
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The final stages of Sahlen Field's transformation

  • Aug 10, 2020
  • Aug 10, 2020 Updated Apr 19, 2026
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Only a few finishing touches remain as the Toronto Blue Jays revealed a full rebranding of Sahlen Field a day before the team's "Home Away from Home Opener" against the Miami Marlins.

The final stages of Sahlen Field's transformation

The final stages of Sahlen Field's transformation

Sahlen Field in Buffalo on Aug. 10, 2020, decked out for the Toronto Blue Jays.

John Hickey / Buffalo News

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Cutouts fill the stands at Sahlen Field.

Sharon Cantillon/Buffalo News

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Mayor Byron Brown holds a news conference outside Sahlen Field to discuss the arrival of the Toronto Blue Jays, stadium security and development projects near the ballpark.

Sharon Cantillon / Buffalo News

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Bisons President Mike Buczkowski speaks about improvement to the field and preparations for the Blue Jays' arrival in Buffalo. 

Sharon Cantillon / Buffalo News

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Buffalo Police Captain Jeff Rinaldo speaks about traffic and security preparations.

Sharon Cantillon / Buffalo News

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

After the news conference outside Sahlen Field, Lisa Czwojdak and Jay Medynski of the Union Pub across the street from the field held up a Blue Jays flag in support of the team.

Sharon Cantillon / Buffalo News

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Preparations on the field.

Sharon Cantillon / Buffalo News

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Blue Jays logos adorn the dugout extensions in Sahlen Field.

Sharon Cantillon / Buffalo News

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Preparations on the field.

Sharon Cantillon / Buffalo News

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Preparations on the field.

Sharon Cantillon / Buffalo News

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Mayor Byron Brown's news conference outside Sahlen Field on Aug. 10.

Sharon Cantillon / Buffalo News

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Preparations on the field.

Sharon Cantillon / Buffalo News

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