The last time the Toronto Blue Jays reached the World Series, Max Scherzer was in elementary school; George Springer and Chris Bassitt were kindergarteners; Kevin Gausman, Tyler Heineman and Tommy Nance were toddlers; and Jeff Hoffman was an infant.

No other Blue Jays who could appear in these playoffs were alive.

Getting four wins away from the Fall Classic is a significant achievement for any franchise, but it’s a monumental one for a team that’s only knocked on the door two other times in the 21st century, failing to break through in either instance. The Blue Jays’ two World Series titles came all the way back in 1992 and 1993.

Inching closer to the ultimate prize will require defeating a formidable Seattle Mariners squad that earned its place with a 15-inning nail-biter against the

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