Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 10/8/25, 3:46 PM  by Erik Gibbs in MLB Picks

The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays renew their long‑standing rivalry in Game 3 of the American League Division Series. During the regular season, both clubs finished with identical 94‑68 records, but Toronto captured the AL East title via the head‑to‑head tiebreaker. The Blue Jays rode a well‑rounded roster to the division crown, ranking near the top of the league in home runs and maintaining a plus‑130 run differential.

They carried that offensive momentum into October, hammering the Yankees 13‑7 in Game 2 to take a commanding 2‑0 series lead. However, the Yankees aren't ready to give up and fought back in Game 3 to win 9-6. Still, Toronto's bats have been especially potent at home, where they slugged more than one homer per game and consistently pressured opposing pitchers.

The Yankees, by contrast, endured an uneven season; while their 94‑68 mark underscores their talent, they spent much of the year streaking, alternating winning runs with slumps. They navigated the wild‑card round against Boston but have been unable to contain Toronto's lineup thus far, surrendering a combined 18 runs in the first two games. Despite strong pitching numbers overall (the Yankees' staff finished third in the AL in ERA), they now face the daunting task of reversing a one‑game deficit.