The Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a dominant force in Major League Baseball, recently completing a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees to claim sole possession of first place in the American League East. The sweep included a standout performance by veteran George Springer, who hit multiple home runs, including a grand slam on Canada Day, and drove in a career-high seven RBIs in one game. Following the sweep, the Blue Jays extended their winning streak to a season-high ten games, marking their longest streak since 2015 and setting a new franchise record for most wins before the All-Star break at 54-38. The winning streak featured strong contributions across the lineup and effective pitching, including six innings from Chris Bassitt in a rain-shortened 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. However, the streak ended with a narrow 2-1 loss to the White Sox, falling one win short of tying the franchise record for consecutive wins. Despite the loss, the Blue Jays remain atop the AL East with a 3.5-game lead and continue to be recognized for their improved defense, baserunning, and low strikeout rate, earning widespread support across Canada.