URGENT UPDATE: New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has acknowledged the dominance of the Toronto Blue Jays in their recent matchups, declaring they “kicked our ass” in the 2025 season. However, he insists that the gap between these American League East rivals is not as wide as the results suggest.
The Blue Jays emerged victorious in 8 out of 13 games against the Yankees during the regular season, including a staggering 6-1 record at home in Toronto. This performance ultimately served as the tiebreaker for the AL East title, with both teams finishing at a remarkable 98-64.
In a stunning postseason display, Toronto outscored the Yankees 34-19 in the AL Division Series, leading to a swift exit for New York. Boone emphasized that despite the playoff result, both teams shared the same regular-season record. “They obviously were a great team last year and an eyelash away from winning a world championship,” he stated. “So, they certainly proved to be the better team this year.”
Following their defeat in Game 7 of the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Blue Jays have been active this offseason. They have successfully signed free-agent pitchers Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce to strengthen a rotation that already includes stars like Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber.
Meanwhile, the Yankees are making their own moves. They have issued a $22.025 million qualifying offer to center fielder Trent Grishman and re-signed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough for $2.5 million. General manager Brian Cashman confirmed the team’s interest in re-signing outfielder Cody Bellinger, who excelled against left-handed pitchers last season, boasting a remarkable .353 batting average with a 1.016 OPS in 176 plate appearances.
The Yankees are also prioritizing bullpen improvements and are on the lookout for a starting pitcher, especially with Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon expected to start the season on the injured list. As the offseason progresses, fans and analysts alike will be closely watching how both teams adjust their rosters ahead of the next season.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as both teams gear up for a competitive 2026 season.
