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Blue Jays Clinch AL East, Eye World Series Glory!

10/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays clinched the AL East with a 13-4 win over the Rays, finishing 94-68.
It marks Toronto's first division title since 2015, and they haven't won a World Series since 1993.
Springer joked about a shirtless police-horse ride if they win the World Series; the Toronto Police Mounted Unit offered a horse named Clydesdale for the ride.

History

Historical Context

The Toronto Blue Jays, established in 1977, became the first Canadian team to win the World Series in 1992 and repeated this success in 1993. After a 21-year playoff drought, they returned to postseason play in 2015. Their recent clinching of the AL East title in 2023 marks a resurgence, rekindling hopes for another championship among fans.

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Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays clinched the AL East with a 13-4 win over the Rays, finishing 94-68.
It marks Toronto's first division title since 2015, and they haven't won a World Series since 1993.
Springer joked about a shirtless police-horse ride if they win the World Series; the Toronto Police Mounted Unit offered a horse named Clydesdale for the ride.

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