Overview
- Martinez announced his retirement Friday in a statement shared by Sportsnet and the Blue Jays, saying he and his wife decided it was time to step away.
- His final call was Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, which the Dodgers won 5-4 in 11 innings, capping a season he described as “glorious.”
- A Blue Jays figure since 1981, he played six seasons as a catcher, managed in 2001–02, and worked in the booth across two stints beginning in 1987.
- He took leaves for cancer treatment in 2022 and again in 2025 before returning to finish the 2025 postseason alongside longtime partner Dan Shulman.
- Tributes poured in, with Sportsnet's Greg Sansone calling him a legend and Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro and Shulman praising his impact and storytelling.