Blue Jays prepare for critical series against Yankees with top pitchers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays face the New York Yankees this weekend after winning their last seven series. Coming off a two-out-of-three win against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Blue Jays could secure a wild card spot. Dylan Cease, leading the American League in strikeouts, is set to pitch Saturday, while Jose Soriano will take the mound Sunday. Cam Schlittler is scheduled to start for the Yankees on Friday. The series features key pitching matchups that may significantly impact the wild card standings.
- •Blue Jays have won seven consecutive series.
- •Dylan Cease leads the AL in strikeouts with 201.
- •Cam Schlittler expected to pitch for Yankees on Friday.
- •Jose Soriano has made an immediate impact with a 2.76 ERA for Blue Jays.
- •Series starts Friday, critical for postseason positioning.
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"The Toronto Blue Jays have won their last seven series
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