BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays begin a three-game series at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Toronto has a 15-16 record overall and a 10-6 record in home games. Blue Jays hitters ...

The Blue Jays finished off a seven-game home stand and headed into a Thursday off-day with a 5-2 record that jumped them to an early season perch of first place in the American League East.