Toronto Blue Jays: 5 Storylines to Follow in September

1) The race for the AL East

When the Blue Jays entered September last season, they only really had one genuine threat for the AL East. However, even though the New York Yankees entered the final month just 1.5 games back, their challenge eventually wilted, and Toronto won their first divisional title since 1993.

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This year, you get the feeling the race for the AL East is going to go down to the wire, give or take a few games. As things stand, the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles still have realistic designs on securing a precious division title, which would ensure safe passage to the ALDS.

It can’t be stressed enough how important it is to avoid the unpredictable nature of a winner-takes-all, Wild Card game. Anything can determine the outcome of a one-off contest, from a flukey hit to just plain, awful calls by the umpire.

For what it’s worth, though, consider that Toronto will finish the regular season with a three-game series in Boston. You imagine the Blue Jays and their fans will hope a postseason spot has already been secured before the trip to Fenway Park, to avoid any last-minute anxiety attacks.

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Are there any particular storylines you will be keeping an eye between now and the end of the regular season? Further — assuming you think the Blue Jays will qualify for the postseason — do you predict they will go in as AL East champions? Let us know in the comments section below.