A pivotal series
The Blue Jays are back from the All‑Star break, kicking off a seven‑game homestand that begins with a Friday night showdown against the Chicago White Sox at Rogers Centre. The game is set for 7:15 p.m. Eastern Time on July 17.
Toronto enters the series at 45‑51, sitting fifth in the AL East and 12 games behind the division lead, a position that forces the club to string together wins quickly if it hopes to remain in the American League wild‑card race before the trade deadline on August 3.
The White Sox, meanwhile, sit at 50‑45 and currently hold a narrow edge over the Guardians for first place in the AL Central, a lead they reinforced by sweeping the Athletics and outscoring them 24‑2 over three games.
On the mound, former Blue Jays left‑hander Anthony Kay will start for Chicago, carrying a 6‑4 record and a 4.23 ERA, while Toronto counters with Spencer Miles, who boasts a 4‑1 record, a 2.85 ERA and 57 strikeouts this season.
The series will be aired exclusively on Apple TV as part of the platform’s weekly “Friday Night Baseball” doubleheader, with new subscribers able to watch via a seven‑day free trial; the service costs $14.99 per month in Canada once the trial ends.
The Blue Jays will continue to host the White Sox through Sunday before turning their attention to a four‑game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.