Toronto Blue Jays Fight to Stay in the Playoff Hunt as Second Half Begins

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering the second half of the 2025 MLB season with their playoff hopes still alive—but hanging in the balance. With a record hovering around .500, the Jays know they must rally quickly if they want to secure a postseason berth in a competitive American League.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continues to be the heart of the lineup, recently notching his 500th career RBI and showing signs of heating up at just the right time. Meanwhile, Bo Bichette has returned from injury and is slowly regaining form, adding much-needed consistency to the infield and the top of the order. The pitching staff has been a mixed bag, with ace Kevin Gausman showing flashes of brilliance but also battling inconsistency. The bullpen, led by Jordan Romano, has held steady under pressure but needs more run support to seal wins.

Off the field, the energy at Rogers Centre remains electric. Fan support has been unwavering, and recent homestands have seen sellout crowds cheering on their team with pride and urgency. The front office faces tough decisions ahead of the trade deadline, needing to determine whether to buy, sell, or hold. A bold move could inject life into the clubhouse and signal a push toward October.

Manager John Schneider remains confident: “We’ve got the talent. Now it’s about execution. Every game counts from here on out.”

As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Toronto’s ability to string together wins, avoid injuries, and get key contributions from both veterans and emerging young talent. With the AL East as competitive as ever, the Blue Jays’ margin for error is slim—but the dream is still alive north of the border.