Yankees claim series win over Blue Jays in AL East rivalry matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The New York Yankees won two out of three games against the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend, marking their first series victory at Rogers Centre since 2023. The Yankees now lead the season series 4-3 and maintain a 10-game lead over the Blue Jays in the AL East. Despite their record, the Blue Jays remain competitive, sitting just two games out of a Wild Card spot. Yankees pitcher Will Warren emphasized the intense rivalry, noting that both teams carry a mutual dislike for each other, and described the Blue Jays as a persistent challenge, mentioning their ability to make games difficult.
- •Yankees win series 2-1 against Blue Jays.
- •Yankees lead season series 4-3.
- •Blue Jays are 10 games behind Yankees in AL East.
- •Blue Jays remain two games out of Wild Card spot.
- •Warren highlights the rivalry's intensity.
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