Blue Jays' beat reporter Hazel Mae announces new memoir: 'Before I let you go'
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Hazel Mae, the beloved longtime Toronto Blue Jays beat reporter, announced on Monday the release of her new memoir.
A respected figure in Canadian sports broadcasting, Hazel Mae has become a constant presence both on the field and inside the clubhouse during Toronto Blue Jays coverage.
Now 55, the Toronto native reflects on a career defined by both thrilling highs and difficult lows.
Among those moments was last season's World Series, where she documented the emotional journey of a Blue Jays team whose title hopes ended in a heartbreaking Game 7 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
New memoir sheds light on her personal account of covering America's pastime
Her memoir, 'Before I Let You Go', offers a deeply personal account of her path as a Filipino Canadian who achieved her dream of covering baseball at the highest level.
In announcing the book, Mae expressed gratitude to her publisher for supporting her story and helping bring it to life.
Thanks to the powerhouse team Harper Collins Canada you'll get a behind the scenes look at how a proud Canadian, of Asian decent, ended up covering America's pastime.
Mae has been the recipient of many awards over her broadcast career
Mae's journey in sports media began in 2001 when she joined Sportsnet as anchor of the morning edition of Sportsnet Central.
In 2004, she moved to Boston to become lead anchor for New England Sports Network, where she was part of the Boston Red Sox broadcast team during their historic 2004 World Series victory-ending an 86-year championship drought.
She later joined MLB Network in 2008 before returning to Sportsnet in 2011.
Since 2015, Mae has served as the in-game reporter for Blue Jays broadcasts, becoming a trusted voice who brings fans closer to the action.
Whether navigating chaotic postgame celebrations or sidestepping icy Gatorade showers with poise, Mae has long been admired for her professionalism and presence.
Her contributions to the field continue to earn recognition.
In 2026, she will receive the Gordon Sinclair Award at the Canadian Screen Awards, recognizing her exceptional body of work in broadcast journalism.
She was also honoured last year with the Jack Graney Award from the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for her contributions to baseball.
Past Jack Graney Award winners include: Dan Shulman, Buck Martinez, Jeff Blair, as well as legendary broadcasters Tom Cheek, Jerry Howarth, Dave Van Horne, and noted reporters Bob Elliott, Dave Perkins, and Milt Dunnell.
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