Blue Jays vs. Yankees: Predictions, How to Watch for Free (9/7/25)

The New York Yankees look to take the rubber game of their series with the Toronto Blue Jays on a rainy afternoon at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

A win today would pull the Yankees within two games of Toronto in the divisional race while also widening the gap over the Boston Red Sox, who have dropped three straight since Roman Anthony went on the injured list.

This is the final regular-season meeting between New York and Toronto, giving the Yankees a perfect chance to chip away at the Blue Jays’ lead. The immediate road ahead is challenging, with a pair of series against the Detroit Tigers and the Red Sox.

But the good news for the Yankees is that their schedule softens at the end. Their last 13 games are against below .500 teams: the Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and Chicago White Sox. The Orioles, however, are not to be underestimated. They’re looking to sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers this afternoon.)

On the mound today is a battle of the Maxes. Max Fried makes the start for the Yankees, while future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer gets the ball for Toronto.

Fried is putting together one of his best seasons with a 15–5 record and 2.98 ERA. After a rocky July, he’s been dominant since mid-August, allowing just two runs over his last three starts spanning 20 innings. Walks remain a concern, and he’ll need to stay sharp against Toronto’s powerful lineup.

Fried has faced Toronto three times this season, pitching a scoreless six innings in his first appearance, and then allowing four earned runs in each of his next two starts.

The 41-year-old Scherzer has been steady since returning from the injured list, posting a 4–1 record and 3.34 ERA in August. But his last two outings have raised eyebrows, as he allowed four runs in each, including a short four-inning appearance against the Milwaukee Brewers on August 31. He struggled in his last outing against the Yankees, allowing four runs in five innings of work.

Predictions

Expect Fried to keep the Blue Jays’ bats in check this time around, while Scherzer continues to show vulnerability against the Yankees.

Prediction: Yankees 5, Blue Jays 4

Starting Lineups

Toronto Blue Jays

1. George Springer – RF

2. Davis Schneider – 2B

3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – DH

4. Alejandro Kirk – C

5. Ernie Clement – CF

6. Ty France– LF

7. Isiah Kiner-Falefa – 3B

8. Nathan Lukes – 2B

9. Miles Straw – C

Starting Pitcher: Max Scherzer (RHP): 5–2, 4.11 ERA

New York Yankees

1. Trent Grisham – CF

2. Aaron Judge – RF

3. Cody Bellinger – LF

4. Ben Rice – 1B

5. Giancarlo Stanton – DH

6. Jazz Chisholm Jr. – 2B

7. Austin Wells – C

8. Anthony Volpe – SS

9. Ryan McMahon – 3B

Starting Pitcher: Max Fried (LHP): 15–5, 2.98 ERA

How to Watch Blue Jays vs. Yankees

First pitch for this afternoon’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees is set for 1:35 PM Eastern at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

The game airs live on YES, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports for local viewers. Out-of-market viewers can catch the game for free on MLB.TV.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees

Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025

First Pitch: 1:35 PM Eastern

Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY

TV: ES, Sportsnet, TVA Sports

Streaming: MLB.TV (free today), Gotham Sports