New York Yankees struggle against Toronto Blue Jays in ongoing matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:07 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The New York Yankees face the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on August 16, 2026. Ryan Weathers starts for the Yankees while Dylan Cease pitches for the Blue Jays. The Yankees are looking to avoid a sweep following two consecutive losses in the series. Their offense has struggled since the All-Star break, ranking last in several key batting categories. Cease has excelled in his recent starts, adding to the challenge for the Yankees, who are making lineup changes in hopes of improvement.
- •Game at Rogers Centre, first pitch at 1:37 pm ET.
- •Yankees' offense has a 75 wRC+, second worst in MLB.
- •Dylan Cease has a 1.91 ERA in his last five starts.
- •Yankees have made lineup changes, including Ben Rice leading off.
- •Cease poses a significant challenge for the struggling Yankees lineup.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Ryan Weathers vs. Dylan Cease
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees @ Toronto Blue Jays: Ryan Weathers vs. Dylan Cease
"Can the Bombers snap out of it and prevent a sweep against an American League ace?
"Looking for six straight wins with Weathers on the bump.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:05 PMNew York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Ryan Weathers vs. Dylan Cease
Looking for six straight wins with Weathers on the bump.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 5:07 PMNew York Yankees @ Toronto Blue Jays: Ryan Weathers vs. Dylan Cease
Can the Bombers snap out of it and prevent a sweep against an American League ace?
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