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September 17, 2025

Jays playoff standings: Magic number 7 for AL’s best record

Patrick Ho

Toronto Star

Jays playoff standings: Magic number 7 for AL’s best record

Toronto tightened its grip on the AL’s Best Record race, moving two steps closer to home-field advantage for the playoffs for just the fourth time in franchise history. With a four-game cushion over Detroit and a favorable finish, the Jays own their destiny in the final stretch as the magic number drifts toward clinching scenarios.

The chase revolves around seven wins by Toronto or losses by rivals to clinch the league’s best record, six to seal the AL East, and three to lock a playoff berth. A potential Friday night clinch looms, though debates persist after a Jays-Royals clash lands on Apple TV while fans crave Sportsnet.

What is the realistic path for the Blue Jays to clinch the AL best record in the final two weeks, and how would that affect fantasy priorities?How should fantasy managers handle the AL East race’s remaining games and tiebreakers in their lineups?If Toronto maintains the lead, which adjacent outcomes (AL East winner, wild-card, etc.) would most influence fantasy strategies?What late-season indicators best predict a strong finish for the Jays and how should you adjust rosters accordingly?

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September 16, 2025

Same old story, time again: Rays 5 Jays 6 | DRaysBay

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Rays drop a 6-5 heartbreaker to Toronto as another one-run defeat sticks a dagger in a season short on clutch hits. Brandon Lowe’s 3-run blast gives Tampa Bay an early lead, but the bullpen limits hold until late. A patient Chandler Simpson leadoff walk and Tristan Gray’s RBI in the 8th spark a comeback that fizzles when Caminero’s walk is followed by weak hitting from the lineup and Jeff Hoffman seals the deal. Rays sit at 21-28 in 1-run games as luck remains elusive in September.

With the Rays losing another tight game, what single adjustment could yield a rest-of-season shift for the offense?Are futures markets underestimating the Rays' ability to flip late-game outcomes in upcoming weeks?In daily fantasy, which Rays player offers the best value for the next slate given the current form?Which Jays pitcher or hitter matchup should fantasy managers target in head-to-head leagues against the Rays?

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September 16, 2025

George Springer, Blue Jays edge Rays for sixth straight win - The Globe and Mail

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George Springer fueled a 6-5 Toronto win over Tampa Bay, collecting three hits and two RBIs as the Blue Jays stretched their win streak to six and solidified their AL East edge. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Addison Barger added two hits apiece, while Nathan Lukes and Joey Loperfido homered. Tampa Bay answered with Brandon Lowe's three-run shot and a late surge, but Jose Berrios and the Jays bullpen held on to seal the victory.

Which Jays hitters should fantasy managers prioritize after this six-game win streak?How should Rays players be approached after this skid?What bullpen dynamics should fantasy managers watch for in Toronto’s games ahead?What East standings implications should fantasy players consider from this game?

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September 16, 2025

Blue Jays win despite a controversial fan interference call

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Toronto Star

Blue Jays win despite a controversial fan interference call

Toronto snagged a 6-5 win over Tampa Bay at Steinbrenner Field, earning their sixth straight victory while a controversial fan-interference call on Brandon Lowe’s three-run homer off José Berríos stirred debate. Replay could not conclusively prove the ball would have been a homer without the intrusion, so the on-field call stood. The Jays surged early with Springer, Barger and Guerrero Jr., Lukes and Loperfido added solo shots, and the bullpen closed out the Rays late after a fourth-inning spike. The Rays played in a minor-league venue due to Tropicana Field repairs, adding to the night’s drama and momentum swing for Toronto.

Which Jays players should fantasy managers prioritize after this game and why?How should fantasy managers model the impact of controversial calls on player value in late-season matchups?Does this game change how you value the Rays’ bullpen and offense in the coming series?Should you adjust expectations for the Rays' offense given the venue and late-season pressure?

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September 16, 2025

Blue Jays hope to get shortstop Bichette back during playoffs - The Globe and Mail

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Bo Bichette will miss the rest of the regular season with a sprained left knee, and no surgery is required. A second opinion confirmed rest and rehab, with a possible return as a designated hitter before resuming defense as soon as he’s able. Toronto holds the majors’ best record and a five-game AL East lead with 12 games left, aiming for a top-two seed and a home playoff opener on Oct. 4, or a Sept. 30 wild-card start if needed.

Before the injury, Bichette was having a monster year: .311 with 18 homers, 94 RBIs in 139 games, plus leading the majors in hits (181) and doubles (44). He’s a two-time All-Star and the son of former slugger Dante Bichette, adding a notable storyline as the Jays navigate the stretch run and potential playoff format.

What is the clearest near-term takeaway for fantasy managers from Bichette’s injury status and the Jays’ playoff positioning?How should one hedge bets around Toronto’s playoff seeding given Bichette’s absence and the current split of the remaining schedule?What does Bichette’s season stat line imply about his fantasy upside once he returns to health?Which surrounding Jays players could see a meaningful uptick in fantasy value with Bichette out?

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September 17, 2025

Jays playoff standings: Magic number 7 for AL’s best record

Patrick Ho

Toronto Star

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