Blue Jays stay at No. 21 in power rankings after mixed week

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:25 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Blue Jays stay at No. 21 in power rankings after mixed week
Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays maintained their No. 21 position in the power rankings following a 4-3 week. They won two out of three games against the Houston Astros and rebounded to take two of three from the Philadelphia Phillies after losing to the Chicago Cubs. Key players like Bo Bichette and Chris Bassitt are absent, and the team is 3.5 games out of an AL wild card spot. In the coming weeks, the Blue Jays will face the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, challenging their push for postseason contention.

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  • Blue Jays went 4-3 in a busy week.
  • They won series against the Astros and Phillies.
  • Team is currently 3.5 games out of an AL wild card spot.
  • Absences of Bo Bichette and Chris Bassitt impact performance.
  • Next 13 games include tough opponents like the Yankees and Rays.
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  • 8:25 PMYahoo SportsBlue Jays stay put in the power rankings after a grueling week
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A positive week did not help Toronto move up the power rankings.

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