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The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the hottest teams in baseball over the last month or so and as a result, have finally taken over the divisional lead from the New York Yankees following an impressive four-game sweep last week.
The Toronto Blue Jays recently completed a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees, ascending to first place in the AL East in the process.
This one came in a five-run seventh inning and again included a critical catcher’s interference, with George Springer delivering the decisive blow on a grand slam off Luke Weaver as the Yankees
The red-hot Toronto Blue Jays surged into first place in the American League East by sweeping the New York Yankees in a four-game series last week. Their rivalry spilled over from the field and into the broadcast booths when Jamie Campbell, host of Blue Jays Central on SportsNet, took a shot at Yankees announcing legend Michael Kay.
The New York Yankees have their sights set on a dramatic overhaul after moving on from their veteran infielder.
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For the first time since April 13, the Yankees are no longer in sole possession of first place in the division, now tied with the Blue Jays after dropping a third straight game to them, this one a crushing 11-9 loss at Rogers Centre. The game seemed all but over after the first inning, when Will Warren dug them a 7-0 hole that soon became 8-0.
The Toronto Blue Jays need another starting pitcher to fend off the New York Yankees and take home the AL East.
The Toronto Blue Jays are the hottest team in baseball, and they're now linked to one of the biggest names at the trade deadline.