The Toronto Blue Jays are red-hot, having won four games in a row and seven of their last 10. At 48-38, they have climbed into a first-place tie with the New York Yankees in the American League East.

The Toronto Blue Jays have thrust themselves into the playoff picture in the American League with some strong performances on the field over the last few weeks.

A group of MLB executives, led by Jim Bowden, has predicted the Boston Red Sox will cut ties with one of their more valuable players this season.