"Feeling Blue: How Being a Blue Jays Fan Boosts Mental Wellness"

The Toronto Blue Jays clinching of their first World Series spot since 1993 has sparked joy among fans like Matthew Robbins in St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador, highlighting the mental wellness benefits of sports fandom.

• Matthew Robbins, a baseball fan from St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador, has experienced a boost in his mental wellness since the Toronto Blue Jays secured their World Series spot earlier this week.
• The Toronto Blue Jays achievement marks their first trip to the World Series since 1993, fostering a sense of collective identity among baseball fans across Canada.
• Robbins typically watches over 100 baseball games a season alone, but the excitement of the Blue Jays success has encouraged him to connect with family through shared fandom.