The Blue Jays enter with momentum, having won four of their last six, while the Pirates’ offense still ranks last in MLB in runs per game (3.5). First pitch Monday is set for 6:40 p.m. ET on SportsNet PT and SNET. The Pirates and Blue Jays have met a total of 24 times. The Blue Jays lead the series 16-8.

This article was originally published on fansided.com as Unexpected Blue Jays headache destined to cost Toronto a World Series.

For any fan who's followed the Toronto Blue Jays for a long time, they know just how daunting the American League East can be.

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TORONTO — The tying run stood on deck in Sunday’s eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays threatened yet another comeback. Toronto’s history of late-game heroics gave fans hope — even down four runs, they slid forward in their seats. This time, though, Alejandro Kirk’s lazy foul fly found a Texas Rangers glove and hope finally faded away.

Even as they're enjoying one of their best seasons in recent memory, the Blue Jays still don't know what they'll look like moving forward.

The Toronto Blue Jays haven't made any roster moves official yet. But it certainly seems like Shane Bieber is finally ready for his return to Major League Baseball.