Blue Jays broadcaster Jamie Campbell makes impactful announcement
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Victor William
Feb 6, 2026 (8:33 PM)
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Photo credit: Jaimie Campbell
Jamie Campbell is finally making his way to Swift Current this Saturday, and he is bringing a piece of the Blue Jays clubhouse with him for a sold-out night of baseball talk.
The "Field of Dreams" dinner hosted by the Swift Current 57's is set to take over the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 56 on February 7.
Fans are buzzing because Campbell isn't coming alone; he is bringing active Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman with him.
This event feels like perfect timing for a fanbase that is still emotionally recovering from the dramatic Game 7 World Series loss to Los Angeles last fall.
Campbell himself described the evening as a bit of a "therapy session" where fans can vent, celebrate, and heal together.
It is incredibly rare to get this kind of access to a national broadcaster and a player who was right there in the dugout during that magical playoff run.
Heineman (Drafted 8th round, 2012 by Houston) became a fan favorite for his grit, and hearing his perspective on the postseason will be electric.
The fact that tickets flew off the shelves proves just how hungry this community is for a connection to the big club.
Connecting the grassroots to the big leagues
We often forget that the heartbeat of Canadian baseball isn't just in Toronto; it is in places like Swift Current.
Campbell gets that better than anyone, having spent his summers touring the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) to support the local game.
He even admitted he is excited to visit the hometown of former MLB pitcher Reggie Cleveland, whose baseball cards he collected as a kid.
Beyond the nostalgia, Campbell is bringing optimism about the 2026 roster, specifically highlighting new additions like Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto.
While losing Bo Bichette still stings for everyone, knowing the front office is building around Vladdy helps ease the pain.
This dinner isn't just a fundraiser for the 57's and minor ball; it is a reminder that we are all part of the same baseball family.
Saturday night is going to be special, and frankly, it is exactly the kind of hot stove energy we need right now.
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