The Blue Jays have swept the Yankees with a four-game masterpiece and taken over first place in the American League East. These are words you wouldn’t have believed three months ago. But the 2025 Blue Jays continue to amaze,

George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead.

The Toronto Blue Jays sit in a first-place tie atop the AL East with the New York Yankees. Barely a month ago, the Jays were eight games back. The Rays were seven back; now they're only half a game out.