BREAKING: Blue Jays Surge in Post–All‑Star Break Push
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays kick‑started the second half of the 2025 MLB season with back‑to‑back wins over the San Francisco Giants this weekend, reinforcing their dominance at Rogers Centre
Veteran Chris Bassitt turned in a vintage performance, blanking the Giants through 6⅓ innings and helping Toronto record its first shutout since returning from the All‑Star break . The lineup tapped into the team’s depth, with Will Wagner delivering a two‑run double and key RBI singles from the bottom of the order as the Jays flourished in situational hitting .
Saturday Afternoon Thriller (6–3 win):
Lefty Eric Lauer has cemented his position in the rotation, fanning seven while allowing only two runs in six innings . Offensively, standout Addison Barger had a career‑high four hits, and catcher Tyler Heineman crushed a two‑run homer, highlighting Toronto’s formidable offensive arsenal . Manager John Schneider praised the team’s “next‑man‑up” mentality, celebrating his club’s 28th comeback victory—tying for the most in the American League
The Blue Jays began the second half atop the AL East—edging ahead of the Yankees. Their road to the postseason is carving itself through clutch bullpen work, multi‑hit contributions from unexpected heroes, and a stabilizing rotation .
Keep a close eye on Lauer, whose resurgence via MLB and KBO experience has made him an emerging rotation ace alongside Gausman, Berríos, and Bassitt .
Toronto now prepares to close out the three‑game series this Sunday, aiming for a rare sweep and a 10‑game home winning streak .