George Springer, who turns 36 in September, is defying time and history. And the red-hot Blue Jays are benefiting from this improbable breakout season from the previously declining Springer. Who gets better at age 35 after struggling to find their game and three seasons of diminished statistics in Toronto?

The Toronto Blue Jays finished off their first-ever four-game sweep of the New York Yankees at home to take a one-game lead in the AL East standings.