Blue Jays Facing Trade Decision After Injury News on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays aren't just hot; they could rule over the AL soon. They're tied with the Houston Astros for the league's best record ahead of their clash with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, who trail them by a half-game.

Ernie Clement and Joey Loperfido hit back-to back hit home runs in the fifth inning to help the surging Toronto Blue Jays rout the slumping Detroit Tigers 11-4 in a matchup of first-place teams going in opposite directions.

SportsLine's model simulated Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Thursday's matchup at Comerica Park in Detroit

Right-hander Reese Olson was cruising until giving up five runs in the sixth inning of an 11-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Tigers will pay him the prorated MLB minimum for the remainder of the 2025 season, while the Rangers cover the rest of his $1.5 million salary. The Tigers activated Jackson for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park.

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.

Preview the July 25 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is still waiting for the birth of his second child, but he's no longer eligible to remain on the paternity list.

The Toronto Blue Jays appear to have hit a grand slam at the box office as the team continues its winning streak at the Rogers Centre.