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The last time the Blue Jays were atop MLB this late in the season was 1992, according to Sportsnet. The 1992 season was the first of consecutive World Series championships for Toronto, so this is quite the good omen.
Manager John Scneider has helped the Toronto Blue Jays to the best record in MLB, 62-42, after defeating the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Friday.
The Yankees are interested in Eugenio Suarez, but a "gap" is reportedly present in their trade talks with the Diamondbacks.
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Total Pro Sports on MSNToronto Blue Jays Land Popular Ace Pitcher With Minuscule 2.94 ERA In Bold Trade Proposal That Could Win Them The World Series
The Blue Jays are making bold moves with the AL wide open, riding momentum and gearing up for a crucial Yankees series.
Some help should be on the way for the Yankees as GM Brian Cashman seeks impact additions before the July 31 MLB trade deadline.
The shortstop market is thin this season, and the Pittsburgh Pirates have the best available, according the Mark Feinsand, with the trade deadline next week.
George Springer drove in an important run in Game 3 against the Yankees. Springer scored a run from second base while the Yankees had a mishap in their defense. MLB analyst Dan Rourke, who was live-streaming his reaction while watching the game, said something rude to Springer for scoring.
Manny Machado just had a banner day on Thursday in the series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, finishing 3-for-5 with a home run. That was his 19th round-tripper of the campaign, and he's also hitting .289.
At one point he was a baseball star with an eye towards professional glory. But now a former MLB Draft pick will be lucky to see the outside of a prison cell again. According to TMZ Sports, former baseball pitcher and MLB prospect Brian Grant has been arrested in North Carolina.
Matt Scannell signed with the Blue Jays on Friday, according to Sportsnet's Zach Worden. Scannell just completed his final college season, which he played with Wake Forest and put up a .978 OPS.