Overview

• Toronto clinched the series with a 5-2 win at Yankee Stadium, exposing a Yankees pitching collapse that produced an 8.47 ERA in the Division Series despite a league-leading offense in the regular season.
• Aaron Boone said he does not expect to be removed and remains under contract through 2027, with multiple reports indicating no imminent change in the dugout.
• Debate over accountability intensified as Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez defended Boone and criticized roster construction, while Stephen A. Smith tied Boone’s fate to GM Brian Cashman and Gary Sheffield Jr. urged ownership to fire both.
• Aaron Judge hit .500 in the postseason and voiced frustration at the Blue Jays’ on-field celebration, as rookie Cam Schlittler emerged as a rare pitching bright spot with more than 14 innings across two postseason starts.
• Offseason focus now centers on rotation and bullpen upgrades and on resolving outfield questions beyond Judge, with free agent decisions such as Cody Bellinger’s future and broader front-office direction under scrutiny.