1st PLACE JAYS: Vlad Jr. Leads the Best Team in AL into Sutter Health

The red-hot Toronto Blue Jays bring their firepower west as they roll into Sacramento for a pivotal three-game weekend showdown with the A’s at Sutter Health Park. Riding high at 54–39 and leading the AL East, the Jays have rattled off one of the best runs in baseball, including a sweep of the Yankees and a near two-week stretch where they looked unstoppable. George Springer, Bo Bichette, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. headline a dangerous lineup, while veterans like Chris Bassitt and emerging arms like Paxton Schultz give Toronto the pitching edge. But with Sacramento turning into a gritty, unpredictable stop on the MLB circuit, nothing is guaranteed under the lights in West Sac. On today’s episode, we break down all the key matchups, projected pitching duels, and under-the-radar x-factors heading into this East-meets-West collision. Will the Blue Jays keep the momentum surging through the All-Star break? Can the A’s young core—including names like Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof—play spoiler and shake up the playoff picture? We’ll dive into the vibes, the stakes, and why this isn’t just another July series—this one matters, and it could define how both clubs close out the summer stretch. Blue Jays Sacramento series Blue Jays vs A’s Sutter Health Park Blue Jays road trip Blue Jays July 2025 preview Toronto Blue Jays A’s series West Sacramento baseball Blue Jays pitcher preview Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Bo Bichette Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-as/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ x: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.