The Toronto Blue Jays experienced a tumultuous week marked by the firing of their manager, Charlie Montoya, on July 13, after enduring a series of frustrating defeats, including a disappointing four-game sweep against the Seattle Mariners.
This recent loss was just one in a series of unimpressive performances that lasted for over a month and a half, making it clear that changes were necessary. However, with a strong finish including three consecutive victories in their final series against the Kansas City Royals, the Blue Jays have secured five wins in their last six games leading into the All-Star break.
That’s a positive trend forOntario sportsbooks Betters will undoubtedly be eager to see if the team can maintain this positive momentum when the regular season picks up again on Friday.
Before the season resumes, several Blue Jays players, including first baseman Vladimir Guerrero, catcher Alejandro Kirk, second baseman Santiago Espinal, and pitcher Alek Manoah, will represent the American League All-Star Team at the mid-summer showcase on Tuesday. Guerrero was a favorite for both the home run and MVP titles at the start of the season.
Despite a challenging period, Toronto managed to stay relatively competitive in the American League playoff race, entering the All-Star break positioned third in their division, trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by just one game.
As has been the trend throughout the season, the New York Yankees are significantly ahead, boasting a 14-game lead over the Blue Jays. Toronto currently sits at odds of +4000 for those hoping to bet on them catching up to the division frontrunners — an enticing proposition that may not be as popular with Ontario sports bettors given New York's considerable advantage.BetMGM Canada With odds of +2000 for Toronto to win the World Series, they possess the talent needed to succeed in the playoffs, but they must first secure a spot.
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Pitching Leads the Way for Jays
Berrios pitched over six innings in each of his games, demonstrating the level of consistency the Blue Jays need for the remainder of the season. Manoah, heading into the All-Star break, also shined with an impressive outing allowing only one run over seven innings in a win against the Royals, marking his total wins this season at 10.
Ross Stripling also delivered a solid performance, while Max Castillo pitched in a brief appearance during a thrilling extra-inning victory. However, the highlight of the week may have been Kevin Gausman's return to the mound. Prior to his injury that sidelined him for several games, Gausman had established himself as the second key starter after Manoah. In his comeback against the Royals, he performed admirably, contributing to the team's efforts despite the eventual loss.
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Jays Stars Boost the Offense
Guerrero has now hit 20 home runs this season, lagging behind the remarkable pace set by Aaron Judge of the Yankees, who has hit 33. Springer is trailing Guerrero with 17 home runs, while Matt Chapman closely follows with 15.
The upcoming week for the Blue Jays, aside from the All-Star game players, will be relatively calm, with their return set for a matchup against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. This break will provide new manager John Schneider, who was previously a bench coach, valuable time to adjust to his new responsibilities and prepare the team for a playoff run in the second half of the season.
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