MLB Game Preview: New York Yankees (48-35) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (45-38)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
  • Date: Monday, June 30, 2025
  • Time: 7:07 PM ET
  • Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
  • Broadcast: Sportsnet, YES Network, MLB.tv

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK/9
YankeesCarlos Rodón (LHP)8-42.571.089.6
Blue JaysMax Scherzer (RHP)1-03.601.208.0
  • Carlos Rodón is coming off his fifth scoreless start of the season and owns a 2.57 ERA on the road.
  • Max Scherzer makes just his third start of 2025 after returning from injury, bringing veteran savvy to the mound.

Team Performance Snapshot

TeamRecordLast 10Home/AwayRun Differential
Yankees48-356-422-18 (Road)+65
Blue Jays45-385-525-16 (Home)+12
  • New York leads the AL East by 1.5 games over Tampa Bay.
  • Toronto is just 3 games back and has gone 19-11 since May 26.

Players to Watch

New York Yankees

  • Aaron Judge: .356 AVG, 30 HR, 67 RBI – Second in MLB in home runs.
  • Cody Bellinger: .270 AVG, 11 HR, 15 doubles – Riding a 5-game hit streak.
  • Jazz Chisholm Jr.: 13-for-42 (.310) over last 10 games with 3 HR.

Toronto Blue Jays

  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 12 HR, 16 doubles – Power bat in the heart of the order.
  • Bo Bichette: Leads team with 49 RBI – Key run producer.
  • Addison Barger: 11-for-42 (.262) with 5 doubles and 2 HR in last 10 games.

Game Odds

New York Yankees           – 145

Toronto Blue Jays             8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 29, 2025

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