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Blue Jays face Red Sox in afternoon game, playoff hopes increase

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:20 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Blue Jays face Red Sox in afternoon game, playoff hopes increase

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays play the Boston Red Sox today at 3:00 Eastern. The team currently holds a 15.6% chance of making the playoffs, a notable rise from previous weeks. Following this game, the Jays will play six games against the Yankees and three against the Rays. Several player updates include the return of Lazaro Estrada and George Springer, while Brendon Little is on paternity leave. John Schneider has enhanced the in-stadium music to energize the dugout.

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Key Details

•Blue Jays face Red Sox in a 3:00 PM game on August 13, 2026.
•Jays have a 15.6% chance of making playoffs, nearly double recent weeks.
•Upcoming games include six against Yankees, three against Rays.
•Brendon Little on paternity leave; Lazaro Estrada and George Springer return.
•John Schneider has increased music volume to boost energy in the dugout.

Latest Updates

5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Thursday Bantering: Blue Jays Notes

What they're saying

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We have an afternoon game today, 3:00 Eastern. The Jays now have a 15.6% chance of making the playoffs, which is almost double than what it was a couple of weeks ago. The next couple of weeks well tell us a lot. After today’s game, they play six games (home and road) against the Yankees […]
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