MLB Game Preview: Toronto Blue Jays (41-36) vs. Cleveland Guardians (39-37)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays (41–36) vs. Cleveland Guardians (39–37)
  • Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
  • First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET
  • Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
  • Broadcast: Sportsnet (Canada), Bally Sports Great Lakes, MLB.TV

Game Context & Stakes

The Blue Jays are looking to snap a three-game road losing streak, while the Guardians aim to build on back-to-back series wins over the Athletics and Giants. Both clubs are hovering near the playoff bubble in their respective divisions, making this series opener critical for momentum heading into July.

Toronto has struggled on the road (16–20), while Cleveland is a solid 19–15 at home. This is the fourth meeting of the season between the two, with the Guardians holding a slight edge.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Toronto Blue Jays – Eric Lauer (LHP)

  • Record: 3–1
  • ERA: 2.29
  • WHIP: 0.93
  • Last Start: 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 8 K vs. Diamondbacks
  • Scouting Report: Lauer has been excellent in limited action, holding opponents to a .176 average. He’s allowed just 3 ER over his last 9.1 IP and is making a strong case to stay in the rotation.

Cleveland Guardians – Logan Allen (LHP)

  • Record: 5–4
  • ERA: 4.21
  • WHIP: 1.48
  • Last Start: 5.1 IP, 2 ER, 4 H vs. Giants
  • Scouting Report: Allen has been steady but not dominant. He’s allowed 2 ER in each of his last two starts and averages just under 5 innings per outing.

Players to Watch

Toronto Blue Jays

  • Bo Bichette: .409 AVG, 2 HR, 6 RBI in last 5 games
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .279 AVG, 10 HR, 45 BB – Top 15 in OBP
  • Alejandro Kirk: Team-high .306 AVG
  • Ernie Clement: 19-for-41 (.463) over last 10 games

Cleveland Guardians

  • José Ramírez: .323 AVG, 13 HR, 36 RBI – 5-game hitting streak
  • Steven Kwan: .307 AVG, 17 doubles – 10-game home hitting streak vs AL teams
  • Kyle Manzardo: 11 HR, 2 triples – Power threat in the middle of the order
  • Carlos Santana: 5 RBI in last 6 games vs. Toronto

Trends

  • Guardians: 8–1 in last 9 home games following a road win
  • Blue Jays: 3–6 in last 9 overall
  • UNDER: 7 of last 8 Guardians games
  • OVER: 8 of last 10 Blue Jays games as underdogs

📺 How to Watch Blue Jays vs Guardians – June 24, 2025

  • TV Channels: Sportsnet (Canada), Bally Sports Great Lakes (CLE)
  • Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV
  • Radio: SN590 (TOR), WTAM 1100 (CLE)

Game Odds

Toronto Blue Jays             – 126

Cleveland Guardians      9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 23, 2025

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