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Yankees Facing Elimination as Blue Jays Aim for ALDS Sweep in the Bronx

Manager Aaron Boone is weighing lineup changes against Shane Bieber as Toronto’s strong start puts New York up against daunting historical odds.

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A Toronto Blue Jays fan holds up a sign ahead of the start of the American League Division Series MLB playoff series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Overview

  • Boone said he may make one or two switches, with Paul Goldschmidt a candidate to start at first base over Ben Rice based on Bieber’s 2025 righty-lefty splits, and Amed Rosario or Jose Caballero options at third over Ryan McMahon.
  • Game 3 starters are set: New York turns to left-hander Carlos Rodón, while Toronto counters with right-hander Shane Bieber.
  • The Blue Jays dominated the first two games 23-8, highlighted by rookie Trey Yesavage’s 11 strikeouts over 5.1 no-hit innings to set a franchise postseason record.
  • Teams that go up 2-0 at home in a best-of-five have advanced 31 of the past 34 times, and FanGraphs currently pegs Toronto’s advancement odds around 85%.
  • Yankees leaders struck a public tone of urgency and belief, with Aaron Judge calling Giancarlo Stanton’s past team address a “wake-up call” and Gerrit Cole saying he is “not concerned” about the club’s long-term window.