MLB Game Preview: New York Yankees (48-37) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (47-38)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: New York Yankees (48–37) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (47–38)
  • Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
  • Time: 7:07 PM ET
  • Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
  • Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video, Sportsnet, MLB.tv

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK/9
YankeesWill Warren (RHP)5–44.37
Blue JaysJosé Berríos (RHP)4–33.27
  • Will Warren is coming off a strong outing (5 IP, 0 ER, 7 K) and looks to bounce back after the Yankees dropped the first two games of the series.
  • José Berríos has been dominant at home, allowing just 1 ER over his last 14 innings pitched.

Team Performance Snapshot

TeamRecordLast 10Home/AwayRun Differential
Yankees48–375–522–19 (Road)+45
Blue Jays47–386–426–16 (Home)+18
  • Toronto has taken the first two games of this four-game set, including a 12–5 rout on Tuesday behind an 8-run 8th inning.
  • New York is looking to avoid a third straight loss and has been outscored 17–9 in the series so far.

Players to Watch

New York Yankees

  • Aaron Judge: .354 AVG, 30 HR, 67 RBI – Leads MLB in home runs and OPS.
  • Cody Bellinger: .270 AVG, 11 HR – 17-for-43 (.395) over his last 10 games.
  • Jazz Chisholm Jr.: 13-for-42 (.310) with 3 HR in his last 10 games.

Toronto Blue Jays

  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 12 HR, 16 doubles – Batting .311 with a hit in 8 of his last 9 games.
  • Alejandro Kirk: .311 AVG – One of the most consistent bats in the lineup.
  • Addison Barger: 11-for-42 (.262) with 5 doubles and 2 HR over his last 10 games.

Game Odds

New York Yankees           – 130

Toronto Blue Jays             8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025

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