10 Blue Jays series to circle on the calendar in 2017

The Toronto Blue Jays 2017 season is underway an its a long campaign. Here are 10 especially important series you should make a special effort to watch. (AP)

The AL East figures to be fiercely competitive, but the Red Sox are the top dogs. This will be the Blue Jays first chance to test themselves against the best. (AP)

Old friend Edwin Encarnacion returns to town with the team that booted the Blue Jays from the playoffs in 2016. Enough said. (AP)

The first time the Texas Rangers come to town we could see Rougned Odor and Jose Bautista renew hostilities. (AP)

Every time the Blue Jays visit Seattle it’s a treat to watch the fans from British Columbia flood Safeco Field and make it their own. (AP)

The final Blue Jays-Rangers matchup of the year will be the best chance for parting shots. (AP)

The only four-game set Toronto plays against Boston all year could have massive playoff implications. (AP)

The Blue Jays will have no easier opportunity for a four-game sweep than hosting the lowly Athletics in late July. (AP)

Mike Trout is the best player in the world and it’s not close. Time invested in watching him is never wasted. (AP)

The Blue Jays don’t get to visit Wrigley Field often, and this time they get to go toe-to-toe against the champs. (AP)

The final series of the season could be meaningful to the wild card race – especially if the underrated Yankees are in it. (AP)