The Toronto Blue Jays have surged to the top of the American League East, fueled by a dominant performance from veteran George Springer and a franchise-best winning streak. Springer notably hit a grand slam on Canada Day, contributing seven RBIs in a 12-5 victory over the New York Yankees, helping the Blue Jays move within one game of the division lead. Following this, Toronto swept the Yankees in a four-game series, with Springer hitting multiple home runs, including two two-run homers in the series finale, an 8-5 win that secured sole possession of first place in the AL East. The Blue Jays extended their winning streak to 10 games, the longest since 2015, with a 6-1 rain-shortened victory over the Chicago White Sox. This streak set a new team record for wins before the All-Star break at 54-38. However, their streak ended with a 2-1 loss to the White Sox, falling one game short of tying the franchise record for consecutive wins. Despite the loss, the Blue Jays remain atop the AL East as they prepare for their final series before the All-Star break against the Oakland Athletics. Over this stretch, Toronto has demonstrated strong contributions across their lineup and pitching staff, positioning themselves as a leading contender in the division.