The Toronto Blue Jays are in freefall, clinging to a slim wild-card hope while their manager admits the trade deadline plans are “murky.” With nine games under .500, they’re still just 5.5 games out of a playoff spot — but only if they sweep the Cardinals and pray for chaos elsewhere: Mariners and Twins need losses, Guardians must stumble. A sweep? It’s not enough alone — but it’s the first crack at turning this season around.

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