The New York Yankees (94‑68) travel north to face the Toronto Blue Jays (94‑68) in Game 1 of the ALDS.
This is the first-ever postseason meeting between the AL East rivals, who finished the year tied in the standings after a divisional race that went to the final game. But the season series itself wasn’t close. The Blue Jays dominated that, winning eight out of five games — including six out of seven at home.
Toronto, of course, has the home-field advantage in this series by virtue of its regular-season series win. But experience can’t be discounted. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has tormented New York over his career, hitting .302 with 22 home runs and 74 RBIs in 102 games against the Yankees. Yet in the postseason — though not yet against New York — he’s managed just a .136 average with one RBI in six games, still chasing his first October victory.
Toronto sends Kevin Gausman (10‑11, 3.59 ERA) to the mound for Game 1. He was solid in the final stretch of the season with a 2-2 record and 2.98 ERA, though with some turbulence in his final two games with shaky starts against the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays.
Gausman has faced the Yankees four times this season. He was rocked in his first start in April, allowing six hits in 2.2 innings, with five walks. But the next three outings were much better, culminating with a September gem with one run allowed in eight innings.
Luis Gil (4–1, 3.32 ERA) gets the start for the Yankees. After returning from a lat strain that delayed his season’s start, he’s been effective for the most part, ending September with a 2.93 ERA over five starts.
That includes a dominant outing vs. Toronto, allowing just one run over six innings — part of what earned him today’s start. Gil wasn’t used in the Wild Card Series and comes in well-rested, but he’s likely to go just five or six innings, making the bullpen a potential deciding factor.
Prediction
Both arms carry momentum, and this could come down to bullpen depth. Toronto’s dominance at home over New York gives them an edge in Game 1, but the Yankees’ experience will help keep it tight.
Prediction: Blue Jays 5, Yankees 4
Starting Lineups
New York Yankees
1. Trent Grisham – CF
2. Aaron Judge – RF
3. Cody Bellinger – LF
4. Ben Rice – 1B
5. Giancarlo Stanton – DH
6. Jazz Chisholm Jr. – 2B
7. Ryan McMahon – 3B
8. Anthony Volpe – SS
9. Austin Wells – C
Starting Pitcher: Luis Gil (RHP) — 4–1, 3.32 ERA
Toronto Blue Jays
1. George Springer – DH
2. Nathan Lukes – RF
3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – 1B
4. Addison Barger – 3B
5. Alejandro Kirk – C
6. Daulton Varsho – CF
7. Anthony Santander – LF
8. Andrés Giménez – SS
9. Ernie Clement – 2B
Starting Pitcher: Kevin Gausman (RHP) — 10–11, 3.59 ERA
How to Watch Yankees vs. Blue Jays
First pitch for this afternoon’s game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays is set for 4:08 PM Eastern / 3:08 PM Central at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
The game airs live on FOX. That means you can watch the game for free on your local FOX affiliate with an antenna, or at no additional cost through most existing cable, satellite, or live-TV streaming packages.
Looking to watch online? The matchup will also stream live on the FOX Sports app and website.
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New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 4:08 PM Eastern / 3:08 PM Central
Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
TV: FOX
Streaming: FOX Sports app and website
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