Yankees seek to avoid sweep against Blue Jays in Toronto matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

The New York Yankees are facing the Toronto Blue Jays today at the Rogers Centre, aiming to avoid a three-game series sweep. The Yankees have struggled offensively, managing only two runs over their last three games. They will contend with Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease, who is in contention for the AL Cy Young award. Today’s game is set for 1:37 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on YES Network, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports.
- •Yankees have scored only two runs in their last three games.
- •Dylan Cease is pitching for the Blue Jays.
- •Game time is 1:37 p.m. EST at Rogers Centre.
- •Yankees aim to avoid a sweep in the series.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today on Pinstripe Alley – 8/16/26
"Can we avoid a sweep north of the border?
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