Cleveland Guardians vs Toronto Blue Jays Picks and Predictions June 25th 2025

Cleveland Guardians vs Toronto Blue Jays June 25th 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays will head to Progressive Field to take on the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The game is set to start at 6:40 PM under the night sky. The weather forecast predicts a very hot day with scattered clouds and a light breeze.

Toronto’s manager, John Schneider, leads the team with a 42-36 record this season. On the other side, Cleveland, managed by Stephen Vogt, holds a 39-38 record. Max Scherzer will start for the Blue Jays, while Gavin Williams takes the mound for the Guardians. Fans can catch the game on SNET.

Blue Jays vs Guardians Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Guardians
• Venue: Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH
• Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
• Betting Odds: Blue Jays MoneyLine -112, Guardians MoneyLine -107

The Blue Jays Can Win If…

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a strong 10-6 win against the Cleveland Guardians. In that game, George Springer led the way with a home run and four RBIs. Eric Lauer pitched well, allowing just one run over 5 1/3 innings, which set the tone for the victory.

The Blue Jays have a solid batting average of .257, which ranks second in the league. Their ability to get on base and hit for power is evident with 133 doubles, placing them seventh in this category. With hitters like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, who have combined for 21 home runs, the team can score runs in bunches.

Max Scherzer will take the mound for Toronto, bringing experience and a career of success. His presence can stabilize the pitching staff, even though his ERA is 6.00. The Blue Jays also have a strong bullpen, as evidenced by their sixth-ranked 12 blown saves, which could be key in close games.

The Guardians Can Win If…

The Cleveland Guardians are coming off a 10-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite the loss, the Guardians showed power at the plate with three home runs. Lane Thomas, Carlos Santana, and Kyle Manzardo each hit a homer, driving in a combined five runs.

The Guardians’ pitching staff has been solid this season. They have a team ERA of 3.91, ranking 14th in the league. Gavin Williams, who starts the next game, has a 3.58 ERA and a 5-3 record, giving the team confidence on the mound.

José Ramírez leads the Guardians with a .317 batting average and 13 home runs. His consistent performance provides a strong middle-of-the-order presence. With a lineup that can hit for power, the Guardians have the tools to score runs and win games.

The Lean

The Blue Jays are favored with a MoneyLine of -112. They have a stronger batting average and rank higher in doubles compared to the Guardians. The model projects the Blue Jays to win with a score of 5-4. Given their hitting stats, the Blue Jays are the pick to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Blue Jays and Guardians both have solid pitching, with the Guardians having a slightly better ERA. The model projects a total score of 9. The recommendation is to take the over, as the projected total exceeds the current line.

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The Wait is Over: Max Scherzer Returns to Mound for Blue Jays vs. Guardians

The long wait is finally over for the Toronto Blue Jays and their fans. After three months on the injured list, future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer will make his highly anticipated return to the mound on Wednesday night as the Toronto Blue Jays take on the host Cleveland Guardians.

The Return of the Ace

Scherzer, who signed with Toronto in the offseason, has been sidelined with right thumb inflammation since making just one start back in March. After two successful rehab starts in Triple-A, the 40-year-old is ready to bring his trademark intensity back to a big-league mound.

“Max is ready to go, and I’m really, really excited to have him back,” Toronto manager John Schneider said. “That’s a huge, huge addition for us. That’s Max Scherzer. I’ll take that any day of the week.” Schneider indicated that Scherzer will likely be on a pitch count of around 80 pitches in his return.

A Formidable Foe

Scherzer will be tested immediately, as he faces one of the hottest young pitchers in the American League. Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.58 ERA) has been spectacular in June, posting a 1.99 ERA in four starts this month. He has also dominated the Blue Jays in his young career, with a 1.64 ERA and 21 strikeouts in just 11 innings.

A Tale of Two Teams

The two clubs enter this matchup in very different states. The Blue Jays’ offense is hot, coming off a 10-6 victory in the series opener that was powered by a George Springer grand slam. The Guardians, on the other hand, are battling fatigue. They are coming off a long, 11-day West Coast road trip, and their manager admitted the team looked “sluggish” in Tuesday’s loss. “It was a beast,” Stephen Vogt said of the trip. The impact of travel fatigue is a key factor in our expert betting guide.

The Matchup

This game features one of the most anticipated returns of the season for one of the game’s all-time great pitchers. The duel between the legendary Scherzer and the rising star Williams will be the top story on the scores and odds board. As these two talented MLB teams battle, all eyes will be on Mad Max. To see what our experts think will happen in his return, check out our daily MLB picks.