Toronto sits two victories away from the franchise record for wins before the All-Star break, with six games to go.

“If the Red Sox keep slipping out of contention, there's no reason not to trade a 37-year-old Aroldis Chapman midway through a one-year contract,” wrote Kline. “Chapman and Hoffman give Toronto power-throwing relievers — one southpaw, one righty — to anchor the back of the bullpen and preserve leads in late-inning situations.”

The Toronto Blue Jays made five roster moves before their game against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, as announced on social media. That included activating one pitcher and promoting an outfielder to be available for the game.

The red-hot Toronto Blue Jays surged into first place in the American League East by sweeping the New York Yankees in a four-game series last week. Their rivalry spilled over from the field and into the broadcast booths when Jamie Campbell, host of Blue Jays Central on SportsNet, took a shot at Yankees announcing legend Michael Kay.

Meanwhile, even with yesterday’s 6-4 loss and still no series sweeps for the season, the Sox have won outright three of their last five series, including taking two of three from the Jays in Toronto in late June.

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the midst of an eight-game winning streak. After taking the final game of the series against the Boston Red Sox, the Blue Jays were able to sweep the New York Yankees in a four-game series.