Blue Jays Extend Eight-Game Win Streak, Lead AL East

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently the hottest team in Major League Baseball, riding an eight-game winning streak and holding first place in the American League East with a 52-38 record. They recently swept the Los Angeles Angels, marking their first homestand sweep of seven or more games since 1994, and are now preparing for a three-game series against the struggling Chicago White Sox, who hold the worst record in the American League. Key contributors to the Blue Jays' success include Bo Bichette, who hit his 12th home run during the recent sweep, and reliever Ryan Burr, who won his first game of the season after recovering from injury. Despite their strong home performance, the Blue Jays have a less impressive 20-22 record on the road, making the upcoming series against the White Sox a crucial opportunity to improve their away record. Meanwhile, the White Sox, who recently won two of three games against Toronto, are in rebuilding mode and could be potential trade partners, with star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. as a notable trade asset. The series also features standout performances from both teams, such as George Springer's recent hot streak for Toronto and Lenyn Sosa's contributions for Chicago.