Josh Donaldson plays for Brew Jays in slow-pitch game in Canada
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:51 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Josh Donaldson, former MLB player and American League MVP, appeared for the Brew Jays slow-pitch softball team on June 8 in Newmarket, Ontario. The team sought his help through social media, and he obliged, wearing his old Blue Jays jersey. Despite his efforts, including a home run, the Brew Jays lost their game 12-9. Donaldson's participation was highlighted by local media, drawing attention to the unique collaboration between a professional athlete and a community team.
- •Josh Donaldson played for the Brew Jays on June 8.
- •Brew Jays lost to their opponents 12-9.
- •Donaldson hit a home run during the game.
- •Team members reached out to him via social media.
- •Donaldson's pro career spanned multiple MLB teams until 2023.
- 3:51 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Brewers player shows up as slow-pitch team's ringer in Canada
"A member of the Brew Jays slow-pitch softball team asked Josh Donaldson on social media if he could lend them a hand. And so he did.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PMYANKEES AT GUARDIANS, Messick vs. Rodon, discussion
- Baseball•Jun 10, 2026, 4:49 PMNew Trade Idea Sees Red Sox Rival Acquire Elly De La Cruz
- MLB•Jun 10, 2026, 4:40 PMNew York Yankees @ Cleveland Guardians: Carlos Rodón vs. Parker Messick
- MLB•Jun 10, 2026, 4:20 PMCubs' Matt Shaw Emerges As Fantasy Breakout Candidate With Mock Trade To Red Sox
- MLB•Jun 10, 2026, 4:10 PMJazz Chisholm Jr. answers `overrated’ chants with 8th-inning homer for Yankees in Cleveland
- MLB•Jun 10, 2026, 3:57 PMFantasy Baseball: On Matt McLain and how spring training stats can lead you astray (or to greatness)
