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Springer Named AL Player of the Week Following Seven-Game Homestand Sweep

Toronto’s eight-game winning streak has elevated the Blue Jays to first place in the AL East ahead of their series in Chicago.

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Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer shouts as he runs the bases with a home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer (4) celebrates in the dug out after hitting a two run home run off Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz (41) during third inning MLB baseball action in Toronto, Saturday, July 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Overview

  • Springer batted .429 with five home runs, 13 RBIs, a .964 slugging percentage and a .500 on-base mark during the seven-game stretch
  • His hot bat powered Toronto’s first four-game home sweep of the Yankees and a three-game sweep of the Angels to complete a perfect homestand
  • The Blue Jays have won eight straight games and sit atop the AL East as they prepare for a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox
  • This marks Springer’s sixth career AL Player of the Week honor and his first since 2021, adding to two previous awards he won with the Houston Astros
  • In the National League, Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch earned Player of the Week recognition