Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
First Pitch: 7:07 PM ET
Watch Live: YES Network, Sportsnet, MLB.TV
Toronto enters the matchup riding a 10-game home winning streak, while the Yankees are fresh off a series win over Atlanta and looking to avenge a four-game sweep suffered earlier this month at the hands of the Jays.
Toronto leads the season series 5–2, having outscored New York 43–41 across seven games. With both teams battling for division supremacy and the trade deadline looming, this series carries major playoff implications.
Starting Pitchers – July 21, 2025
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | Carlos Rodón (LHP) | 10–6 | 3.08 | 1.00 | 10.2 |
| Blue Jays | Kevin Gausman (RHP) | 6–7 | 4.19 | 1.16 | 8.5 |
- Carlos Rodón is coming off eight scoreless innings vs. the Cubs and has held opponents to a .184 AVG this season. He allowed 2 ER over 5 IP in his last outing vs. Toronto.
- Kevin Gausman has struggled against the Yankees in 2025, allowing 9 ER in 7.2 IP across two starts. He’s been inconsistent but remains capable of dominant outings.
Players to Watch
Toronto Blue Jays
- George Springer: .279 AVG, 17 HR, 54 RBI; team leader in power
- Bo Bichette: 15-for-37 with 7 doubles and 1 HR over last 10 games
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .268 AVG, 13 HR; heating up after slow start
- Addison Barger: Breakout year at 3B; key depth contributor
New York Yankees
- Aaron Judge: .372 AVG vs. Gausman lifetime with 6 HR; 36 HR on the season
- Cody Bellinger: 15-for-41 with 4 HR and 9 RBI over last 10 games
- Trent Grisham: Hit game-winning grand slam vs. Braves
- Max Fried: Scheduled to start Wednesday; 2.43 ERA, 113 K in 122 IP
Team Comparison – Key Stats
| Category | Yankees | Blue Jays |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Avg | .256 (4th MLB) | .260 (1st MLB) |
| Slugging % | .455 (1st MLB) | .408 (12th MLB) |
| Home Runs | 156 (1st MLB) | 105 (18th MLB) |
| Runs Scored | 520 (3rd MLB) | 458 (10th MLB) |
| On-Base % | .336 (1st MLB) | .332 (2nd MLB) |
| Team ERA | 3.90 (7th AL) | 3.21 (last 10 games) |
| Home Record | — | 35–16 |
| Road Record | 25–25 | — |
Toronto’s offense is elite in contact and OBP, while New York leads MLB in slugging and home runs. The Blue Jays have the edge at home, but the Yankees have lined up their top arms for this series.
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 118
Toronto Blue Jays 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, July 20, 2025
