The Toronto Blue Jays sit in a first-place tie atop the AL East with the New York Yankees. Barely a month ago, the Jays were eight games back. The Rays were seven back; now they're only half a game out.

The Blue Jays defeat the Yankees and now aim for a sweep, Clayton Kershaw makes history, Terry Francona inches toward his own and more from Wednesday's MLB action.

The Yankees entered Thursday having posted a 3-9 record against division rivals since June 6, and they were 10-15 overall against the East.