Preview the Aug. 17 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Myles Straw had five RBIs in his first career multihomer game, and the Toronto Blue Jays hammered the struggling Texas Rangers 14-2.

The Texas Rangers (61-61) visit the Toronto Blue Jays (71-51) for the opener of a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Rogers Centre is set for 7:07 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rangers vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Texas Rangers finished a six-game week against the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Toronto Blue Jays with a 2-4 record, three late-game meltdowns, two position players injured and one big bad blowout loss.

The Toronto Blue Jays are projected to part ways with their franchise shortstop after a sudden decline in his on-field play.

Burger, who was 1 for 3 with a run scored and another driven in, was replaced by infielder Ezequiel Duran in the top of the seventh inning.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Toronto Blue Jays' Gold Glover Making History with Power Display at Plate.