Toronto Blue Jays Eliminate New York Yankees

In a heartbreaking conclusion to their 2025 postseason run, the New York Yankees‘ season came to an abrupt end as the Toronto Blue Jays clinched the ALDS series with a decisive 5-2 victory in Game 4 on October 8 at Yankee Stadium. The Jays’ masterful bullpen game, featuring eight relievers who halted the Yankees’ offense to just six hits, propelled Toronto to their first ALCS appearance since 2016, where they’ll face the winner of the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners in a best-of-seven matchup. Despite Aaron Judge’s heroics in a 9-6 Game 3 win that staved off a sweep, New York struggled to generate momentum against Toronto’s pitching depth, leaving fans in the Bronx stunned and the team reflecting on a campaign that fell short of championship glory.

Aaron Boone – Is His Seat Hot?

This is the age old question, is Aaron Boone’s seat hot? That answer is likely no, because the Yankees just participated in the World Series the year prior, but for a Yankees fan, the answer could definitely be yes. That fanbase is used to winning, and with their last title coming almost 2 decades ago, it’s becoming very impatient over there in the Bronx, NY.

John Schneider’s Blue Jays Advance

The Toronto Blue Jays‘ offense erupted against the New York Yankees in the 2025 ALDS, powering their series victory with a blistering total of 34 runs across four games, including explosive 10-1 and 13-7 wins in the first two contests at Rogers Centre. Batting .340 as a team with 50 hits and 9 home runs, the Jays showcased depth and power, led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s .529 average, 3 homers, and 9 RBIs that anchored the early onslaught, while Ernie Clement’s .643 mark and 9 hits provided consistent contact, and Daulton Varsho added 7 runs, 2 homers, and a 1.471 OPS for multi-faceted production. Even in the 6-9 Game 3 loss, Toronto tallied 6 runs before sealing the series with a 5-2 clincher in Game 4, bolstering an attack that overwhelmed Yankee pitching and propelled the Jays to their first ALCS since 2016.