The term "must-win game" is used too often, and I'm guilty of that. So, let's call today's Blue Jays finale of a homestand, and possibly their last home game that matters in 2026, a "must-have game" for playoff-hopeful Toronto as it welcomes Detroit in one of a handful of getaway day matinees around the majors Wednesday. It's a 3:07 ET first pitch from Rogers Centre.
The Tigers try for the shocking sweep. There is split action on the money line and solid leans to the Under 8.5. Bet $5+ on any of Wednesday's games and get $200 in bonus bets when you bet at DraftKings Sportsbook: Following today, the Blue Jays play three games at Texas and three at Baltimore before their final series of the season from Sept. 25-27 at home vs.
You simply can't lose a game like today against a non-playoff contender like Detroit ahead of visits to a pair of other teams fighting for postseason baseball in the Rangers and Orioles. Currently, Toronto (75-77) is +320 for extra baseball and given a 24.6% chance by the SportsLine Projection Model. That last AL playoff spot is likely down to the Guardians, Jays, Rangers and Orioles.
Toronto had been +135 for the playoffs as of Tuesday, but its loss to Detroit and Cleveland's bottom-of-the ninth comeback win against Chicago shifted things quite a bit. The Guardians lose a tiebreaker with the Blue Jays but now are up 1.5 games. Fans can try MLB betting on the best sports betting apps and get bonuses.
The SportsLine Projection Model also has picks on games like Tigers-Jays from its 10,000 simulations, and our experts also offer insights on games every day. FanDuel SGP price: +129 (subject to change) With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and other key Toronto guys having disappointing seasons, where would the Blue Jays be without Japanese rookie third baseman Kazuma Okamoto? He leads all AL rookies with 33 homers and 88 RBI – both franchise rookie records -- but is a +10000 long shot for AL Rookie of the Year.
That will go to Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle (-800). This could be the final home start in the Hall of Fame career of 42-year-old Max Scherzer (2-8, 6.387 ERA), as there's no doubt he will retire and may or may not be lined up for one last at home in that final series vs. the Reds. That might depend on whether that matters for anything, considering Scherzer is the weak link of the rotation.
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