New York and Toronto had identical records, but the difference was the Jays' home superiority that earned a bye and home field in the ALDS.

The Yankees and Blue Jays ended the regular season with identical 94-68 records. Article content

Four times the clubs met with each team earning series victories at home. The difference was Toronto’s 6-1 home record, including a franchise-first four-game sweep over its AL East rivals, as it went 8-5 against the Yankees in the regular season. Article content Article content

That home dominance resulted in the Jays earning the tiebreaker and the bye into the ALDS for what marks the first post-season matchup between the two sides.

The following are five questions worth posing as the Yankees attempt to defend their American League title.

1. Is the

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