Game Details
| Matchup | New York Yankees (48–38) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (48–38) |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
| Time | 7:07 PM ET |
| Venue | Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON |
| Broadcast | YES Network, Sportsnet, MLB.tv |
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | Clarke Schmidt (RHP) | 4–4 | 3.09 | — | 7.0 |
| Blue Jays | Chris Bassitt (RHP) | 7–4 | 4.29 | — | 2.6 |
- Clarke Schmidt has been reliable for New York, but his 4.18 xFIP suggests regression may be coming.
- Chris Bassitt was shelled for 8 ER in just 2 IP in his last start vs. Boston, but his 3.61 xFIP indicates better underlying metrics.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Last 10 Games | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 4–6 | 22–21 (Road) | -5 |
| Blue Jays | 7–3 | 28–16 (Home) | +14 |
- Toronto has won the first three games of the series, scoring 28 runs across those contests.
- New York has dropped 12 of its last 18 and is now tied with Toronto atop the AL East.
Players to Watch
New York Yankees
- Aaron Judge: .363 AVG, 31 HR, 70 RBI – AL MVP frontrunner; homered Wednesday
- Cody Bellinger: 14-for-45 (.311) over last 10 games with 2 HR and 6 RBI
- DJ LeMahieu: Key contact hitter; drove in a run in Wednesday’s loss
Toronto Blue Jays
- George Springer: 17-for-35 (.486) with 3 HR and 15 RBI over last 10 games
- Addison Barger: Homered twice in the series; 3-run blast Wednesday
- Bo Bichette: 20 doubles, 11 HR – Day-to-day with knee soreness
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 125
Toronto Blue Jays 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 2, 2025
