TORONTO — The tying run stood on deck in Sunday’s eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays threatened yet another comeback. Toronto’s history of late-game heroics gave fans hope — even down four runs, they slid forward in their seats. This time, though, Alejandro Kirk’s lazy foul fly found a Texas Rangers glove and hope finally faded away.

Myles Straw had five RBIs in his first career multihomer game, and the Toronto Blue Jays hammered the struggling Texas Rangers 14-2

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game to be played on August 18, 2025 on ESPN.

Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays have the best record in the American League entering Thursday’s slate of games, owning a 70–51 record and a 4.5-game lead in the division over the Boston Red Sox.

When you’re one of the best teams in baseball, roster moves get tricky. Joey Loperfido woke up this morning batting .358 with a .915 OPS over 30 games for the Blue Jays, but he’s been optioned to Triple-A for George Springer,