Here’s a by-the-numbers look at how the Blue Jays clawed their way to first place from under .500 and trailing the New York Yankees by eight games. Toronto topped the division with a three-game lead over the Yankees heading into Monday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.

The Toronto Blue Jays have been the talk of the Majors recently, and rightfully so. The latest ESPN power rankings put them at No. 6 overall, which is four spots higher than their previous ranking. On May 25,