UPDATE: New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has publicly acknowledged the dominance of the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 season, stating the team “kicked our ass.” However, he believes the gap between the two American League East rivals is not as wide as their matchups suggest.
In the regular season, the Blue Jays secured an 8-5 record against the Yankees, including a staggering 6-1 record in Toronto. This impressive performance helped them clinch the tiebreaker for the American League East title, as both teams finished with an outstanding 98-64 record.
During the postseason, the Blue Jays continued their strong showing, overwhelming the Yankees in the AL Division Series, outscoring them 34-19 over four games. Despite their playoff exit, falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series, the Blue Jays proved to be a formidable opponent.
“We had the same exact record, but they obviously were a great team last year and an eyelash away from winning a world championship,” Boone remarked, underscoring the Blue Jays’ capability and competitiveness.
This offseason, the Blue Jays have been proactive, signing free-agent starters Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce to strengthen their rotation, which already includes talents like Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber.
Meanwhile, the Yankees are also making moves. They have extended 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 free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, who excelled against left-handed pitchers last season, boasting a batting average of .353 and an OPS of 1.016.
As the Yankees aim to enhance their roster, priorities include boosting their bullpen and securing a starting pitcher, particularly with Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon likely to start the season on the injured list.
This ongoing rivalry between the Yankees and the Blue Jays is heating up as both teams prepare for the upcoming season. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these developments will shape the landscape of the American League East moving forward. Stay tuned for more breaking updates on this evolving story.