Mike Wilner

Mike Wilner

@wilnerness.bsky.social

Former voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, current Toronto Star baseball columnist and host of the Deep Left Field podcast (you should subscribe). Loves stand-up comedy, ‘80s music and my two incredible kids!

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Covid and flu shots done - and I got a lollipop! Combine that with exercising my franchise in two countries and this has been a very productive day. If you haven’t voted in the Ontario municipal elections yet, PLEASE do. Use this guide @thestar.com to see who best aligns with your ideals:

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Not sure who to vote for? Vote Compass is a tool developed by political scientists to help you explore how your views compare to candidates. Try it here: votecompass.thestar.com?_gl=1*fmttbp...

Covid and flu shots done - and I got a lollipop! Combine that with exercising my franchise in two countries and this has been a very productive day. If you haven’t voted in the Ontario municipal elections yet, PLEASE do. Use this guide @thestar.com to see who best aligns with your ideals:

Toronto Star@thestar.com

Not sure who to vote for? Vote Compass is a tool developed by political scientists to help you explore how your views compare to candidates. Try it here: votecompass.thestar.com?_gl=1*fmttbp...

Ballot cast! Didn’t get a sticker, but that’s ok. Please everybody make sure to vote today! Don’t let a minority of loud cranks determine your future because you can’t be bothered to make your voice heard!

U.S. ballot sent - had to ExpressPost to make sure it arrives by election day (finally got all the necessary documents to send today). Now on my way to vote for Mississauga mayor!

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Checking a lot of boxes on my to-do list today: Heading out to vote in Mississauga's municipal election; Putting my ballot for the US mid-terms in the mail; Getting a COVID and Flu shot! #BigMonday

Checking a lot of boxes on my to-do list today: Heading out to vote in Mississauga's municipal election; Putting my ballot for the US mid-terms in the mail; Getting a COVID and Flu shot! #BigMonday

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HAPPY MUNICIPAL ELECTION DAY, ONTARIO! The vote has arguably the biggest effect on your day-to-day life. I’m BEGGING you not to sit this one out. Don’t let a small minority determine who’s going to run the show. Not sure who to vote for? Use this @thestar.com tool to see who best aligns with you.

Toronto Star@thestar.com

Not sure who to vote for? Vote Compass is a tool developed by political scientists to help you explore how your views compare to candidates. Try it here: votecompass.thestar.com?_gl=1*fmttbp...

HAPPY MUNICIPAL ELECTION DAY, ONTARIO! The vote has arguably the biggest effect on your day-to-day life. I’m BEGGING you not to sit this one out. Don’t let a small minority determine who’s going to run the show. Not sure who to vote for? Use this @thestar.com tool to see who best aligns with you.

Toronto Star@thestar.com

Not sure who to vote for? Vote Compass is a tool developed by political scientists to help you explore how your views compare to candidates. Try it here: votecompass.thestar.com?_gl=1*fmttbp...

This is a really wonderful listen, and a great get by @torontomike.com! You can still hear lots of Bob in there, even though his strokes have made it so the effort he’s making to talk is really noticeable. A great conversation with THE icon of Toronto sports broadcasting.

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In this 2000th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Bob McCown about his long career in sports media, and his continued recovery following a series of strokes. www.torontomike.com/2026/10/bob-...

I guess that’s how you do that. #Brewers get to celebrate a Game 1 win twice!

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I don’t know how you keep Megill out there after he thought the game was over. But also you don’t want Hall vs. DeLuca.

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The World Series starts tonight, and who better to give you insight into #Brewers & #Rays than two active MLB players who used to play for both teams? And they’re both former #Bluejays, too! Danny Jansen & Luke Maile are on this episode of Deep Left Field! So is TB legend Kevin Kiermaier!

podcasts.apple.comFormer Blue Jays preview the 2026 World Series — Rays vs. BrewersPodcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 22 · 1h 21m

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On today’s new episode of Deep Left Field, I speak to ex #Bluejays Danny Jansen & Luke Maile, both of whom also played for #Brewers & #Rays, who happen to be playing in the World Series tomorrow. Also, TB legend Kevin Kiermaier! Results of a pre-play of the Fall Classic! And the mailbag! #Jays

podcasts.apple.comFormer Blue Jays preview the 2026 World Series — Rays vs. BrewersPodcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 22 · 1h 21m

The Fielding Bible Awards are out and no #Bluejays took home any hardware. #Jays finished 5th for Team of the Year. Brandon Valenzuela - 5th for catchers Vladdy - 3rd at 1B Andres Gimenez - 10th at SS Nathan Lukes - 6th in RF No other Jays got any votes.

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IT’S A BRAND-NEW EPISODE OF DEEP LEFT FIELD!!! This week, ex #Bluejays Kevin Kiermaier, Danny Jansen & Luke Maile join me to talk World Series! Jansen & Maile played for both #Rays & #Brewers as well as #Jays. Plus, we pre-play the Series with Dynasty League Baseball! Also, the mailbag!

podcasts.apple.comFormer Blue Jays preview the 2026 World Series — Rays vs. BrewersPodcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 22 · 1h 21m

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HAPPY DEEP LEFT FIELD DAY!!! On the eve of the World Series, we’re joined by 3 ex #Bluejays - Danny Jansen & Luke Maile, who are also former #Rays and #Brewers, and TB legend Kevin Kiermaier. Plus, a Fall Classic pre-play with #DynastyLeagueBaseball and the mailbag! Look for it this afternoon!

HAPPY DEEP LEFT FIELD DAY!!! On the eve of the World Series, we’re joined by 3 ex #Bluejays - Danny Jansen & Luke Maile, who are also former #Rays and #Brewers, and TB legend Kevin Kiermaier. Plus, a Fall Classic pre-play with #DynastyLeagueBaseball and the mailbag! Look for it this afternoon!

Just put this week's new episode of Deep Left Field to bed. You're gonna love it! I'm joined by 3 ex #Bluejays with ties to the #Rays & #Brewers - Danny Jansen & Luke Maile, who played for both TB & MIL, and TB Legend Kevin Kiermaier! Plus a World Series pre-play! Look for it Thursday afternoon!

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Tomorrow's new episode of Deep Left Field is gonna be a great one! Danny Jansen & Luke Maile, ex #Bluejays who both played for #Rays and #Brewers, join me, and so does Kevin Kiermaier! You can be part of it at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

About to begin my pre-play of the 2026 World Series #Rays vs. #Brewers against #DynastyLeagueBaseball creator Mike Cieslinski. Find out the results on tomorrow's new episode of Deep Left Field!

Tomorrow's new episode of Deep Left Field is gonna be a great one! Danny Jansen & Luke Maile, ex #Bluejays who both played for #Rays and #Brewers, join me, and so does Kevin Kiermaier! You can be part of it at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

The team that wins the World Series this year will be celebrating its first-ever championship, that’s awesome. A GTA-born catcher will get a ring either way. Also awesome. Among ex #Bluejays who played for MIL & TB: Danny Jansen, Luke Maile, Erik Kratz, Raimel Tapia &, of course, Preston Guilmet.

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This week’s new episode of Deep Left Field features the players who #Bluejays themselves voted as their 2026 Rookie of the Year & Unsung Hero! One of them needed a translator. Also, I kinda talk about #Brewers sweeping LA, Vladdy’s LASIK & the gold glove noms. Plus your thoughts in the mailbag!

podcasts.apple.comMeet the Blue Jays' 2026 rookie of the year and unsung heroPodcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 15 · 58m

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A new episode of Deep Left Field is here for you! Today, you get to hear from #Bluejays 2026 Rookie of the Year and Unsung Hero as voted by the players, coaches and front office themselves! Also - 5 #Jays get gold glove noms and Vladdy gets LASIK, too! Plus your thoughts/questions in the mailbag!

podcasts.apple.comMeet the Blue Jays' 2026 rookie of the year and unsung heroPodcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 15 · 58m

HAPPY DEEP LEFT FIELD DAY!!! A new episode drops this afternoon and you’re gonna love it! You’ll hear from the players who #Bluejays voted their 2026 Rookie of the Year and Unsung Hero! Also, we talk playoffs, gold glove finalists & Vladdy’s LASIK. Plus the mailbag! Coming your way soon!

Just put this week's new episode of Deep Left Field to bed - you're gonna love it! You'll hear from the players #Bluejays voted as their 2026 Rookie of the Year & Unsung Hero (different guys this time), plus my thoughts on Vladdy's LASIK and your thoughts in the mailbag! Look for it Thursday aft.!

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#Bluejays got five gold glove finalists and announced a winter driving range at the dome! Lemme know what you think at deepleftfield@thestar.ca and have your voice heard on tomorrow's new episode!!

#Bluejays got five gold glove finalists and announced a winter driving range at the dome! Lemme know what you think at deepleftfield@thestar.ca and have your voice heard on tomorrow's new episode!!

Yup. Gimenez and Lukes, too. #Bluejays

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Gold Glove finalists are being unveiled this morning, and with three positions having been announced so far, #Bluejays have a finalist at each one: P - Jose Soriano C - Brandon Valenzuela 1B - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Expect Andres Gimenez and Nathan Lukes, at least, to also be finalists.

Gold Glove finalists are being unveiled this morning, and with three positions having been announced so far, #Bluejays have a finalist at each one: P - Jose Soriano C - Brandon Valenzuela 1B - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Expect Andres Gimenez and Nathan Lukes, at least, to also be finalists.

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Hey #Bluejays fans, a new Deep Left Field will record tomorrow night and I want to hear your #Jays or general #MLB thoughts in the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca! My guests will be #Bluejays 2026 Rookie of the Year and Unsung Hero as voted by the players and staff themselves!

Hey #Bluejays fans, a new Deep Left Field will record tomorrow night and I want to hear your #Jays or general #MLB thoughts in the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca! My guests will be #Bluejays 2026 Rookie of the Year and Unsung Hero as voted by the players and staff themselves!

Went to advance vote in the Mississauga municipal election the other day and realized I have ZERO information on the candidates for school trustee in Wards 1 and 7. I realize this is a pretty specific ask, but anybody out here know anything about them? Thanks!

Cade Smith of Abbottsford, British Columbia strikes out Tristan Peters of Winkler, Manitoba to complete the comeback from two games to none down and #Guardians beat #Whitesox to advance to ALCS where they are likely to get crushed by #Rays. But you never know - that’s why they call it baseball!

For my latenighters and overseasers, here’s today’s new episode of Deep Left Field! Hear from the player #Bluejays voted their 2026 MVP & Pitcher of the Year! Meet Manitoban Tristan Peters, whose #WhiteSox are going to a deciding Game 5 of their ALDS! A tribute to Larry Millson, plus the mailbag!

podcasts.apple.comHonouring Larry Millson, Blue Jays MVP and Winkler, Manitoba's breakout rookie Tristan PetersPodcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · October 8 · 56m