After starting the year looking uneven, the Toronto Blue Jays have become one of MLB's hottest teams. Players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Jose B

Severino currently owns a 7.04 ERA in the bandbox the A's occupy in West Sacramento, but a 3.04 ERA on the road. It could be seen as a risk for Toronto to take on the remainder of his three-year, $67 million contract (this is year one), but risks are often necessary to win championships.

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

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