The Toronto Blue Jays are officially back on top.

As of late July 2025, the Jays hold the best record in Major League Baseball—a milestone they haven’t reached since their legendary 1992 World Series run. Their 64–46 record puts them ahead of every other team in the league, sparking real hope that another deep postseason push could be on the horizon.

So what’s powering Toronto’s resurgence? It starts at the plate. The team has embraced a contact-first approach, leading the league in batting average and on-base percentage while maintaining the lowest strikeout rate in baseball. In a time when power hitting dominates the game, the Jays are standing out by going back to the fundamentals.

Key players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have leaned into a more disciplined approach, swinging at fewer pitches outside the zone and staying focused on smart, efficient at-bats. Even role players are delivering big moments, with gritty, clutch performances helping fuel their impressive mid-season turnaround.

Since late May, Toronto has been on a tear, going 37–15 and leaping past divisional rivals with a combination of consistency, resilience, and smart baseball. Their home record is among the best in the league, and they’ve built a strong cushion in the AL East, leading the second-place Yankees by multiple games.

At the trade deadline, the Blue Jays added even more firepower by acquiring former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber, who’s recovering from Tommy John surgery and expected to bolster the rotation down the stretch.

Manager John Schneider is keeping things grounded, saying the team will enjoy the moment briefly before shifting focus to the next game. That mindset—steady, focused, and forward-looking—might be exactly what they need to carry this run all the way to October.

With the best record in baseball and a lineup that’s clicking on all cylinders, the Blue Jays aren’t just chasing the playoffs—they’re chasing history.