Oct 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) celebrates after hitting a home run in the first inning against the New York Yankees during game one of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays begin the best-of-five American League Division Series on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Rogers Centre.

Toronto won the AL East for the first time in a decade to earn a bye to the ALDS, while the Yankees finished runner-up in the division and had to defeat the rival Boston Red Sox in a tense wild card series to book their place in this round.

"Being in this position and not having to play in the wild card round has shown us how far we've come as a team and who we are as a team," Blue Jays outfielder George Springer told reporters.

Luis Gil (4-1, 3.32 ERA) starts for the Yankees, with right-hander Kevin Gausman (10-11, 3.59 ERA) getting the ball for the Blue Jays.

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Alejandro Kirk home run gives Toronto 2-0 lead

Two innings, two home runs for the Toronto Blue Jays

That's probably an unsustainable pace, but for now, the longballs by Vladimir Guerrero and Alejandro Kirk have given them a 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees through the first two frames of ALDS Game 1.

Kirk followed Guerrero's first-inning shot off Luis Gil with his own towering fly into the Rogers Centre left field seats. The Blue Jays have gotten some good swings off against Gil, who needed 37 pitches to complete two innings - including a nine-pitch battle against Anthony Santander that ended in a strikeout.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. home run puts Blue Jays in front

Get ready for a slugfest in Toronto.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launched a home run into the left field seats at Rogers Centre as the Blue Jays gained the first advantage in their ALDS against the New York Yankees, claiming a 1-0 lead after one inning.

There will be few secrets among the AL East rivals, who tied for the division title with 94 wins, only for the Blue Jays to gain the first-round bye on the tiebreaker. Aaron Judge scorched a single to left field - 112.6 mph off the bat - against Kevin Gausman in the top of the first as Gausman will aim to survive against the Yankee lineup with his fastball-splitter repertoire.

Yankees lineup today

  1. Trent Grisham (L) CF
  2. Aaron Judge (R) RF
  3. Cody Bellinger (L) LF
  4. Ben Rice (L) 1B
  5. Giancarlo Stanton (R) DH
  6. Jazz Chisholm Jr. (L) 2B
  7. Ryan McMahon (L) 3B
  8. Anthony Volpe (R) SS
  9. Austin Wells (L) C

Blue Jays lineup today

  1. George Springer (R) DH
  2. Nathan Lukes (L) RF
  3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B
  4. Addison Barger (L) 3B
  5. Alejandro Kirk (R) C
  6. Daulton Varsho (L) CF
  7. Anthony Santander (S) LF
  8. Andrés Giménez (L) SS
  9. Ernie Clement (R) 2B

Yankees ALDS roster

  • Catchers: Austin Wells, Ben Rice, J.C. Escarra (3)
  • Infielders: Paul Goldschmidt, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Anthony Volpe, Ryan McMahon (4)
  • Outfielders: Aaron Judge, Trent Grisham, Cody Bellinger, Jasson Domínguez (4)
  • Utility: José Caballero, Amed Rosario (2)
  • Designated hitters: Giancarlo Stanton (1)
  • Starting pitchers: Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Cam Schlittler, Luis Gil (4)
  • Bullpen: David Bednar, Luke Weaver, Devin Williams, Fernando Cruz, Camilo Doval, Tim Hill, Paul Blackburn, Will Warren (8)

Blue Jays ALDS roster

  • Catchers: Alejandro Kirk, Tyler Heineman
  • Infielders: Addison Barger, Ernie Clement, Andres Gimenez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Isiah Kiner-Falefa
  • Outfielders: Nathan Lukes, Anthony Santander, Davis Schneider, George Springer, Myles Straw, Daulton Varsho
  • LHP: Justin Bruihl, Mason Fluharty, Eric Lauer, Brendon Little
  • RHP: Shane Bieber, Seranthony Dominguez, Braydon Fisher, Kevin Gausman, Jeff Hoffman, Tommy Nance, Yariel Rodriguez, Louis Varland, Trey Yesavage

Yankees vs Blue Jays schedule for ALDS

Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 4 – Yankees at Toronto, 4:08 p.m.

Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 5 – Yankees at Toronto, 4:08 p.m.

Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 7 – Toronto at Yankees, Time TBA

Game 4: Wednesday, Oct. 8 (if necessary) – Toronto at Yankees, Time TBA

Game 5: Friday, Oct. 10 (if necessary) – Yankees at Toronto, Time TBA

What time is Yankees vs Blue Jays game today?

First pitch is scheduled for 4:08 p.m. ET in Toronto

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Yankees vs Blue Jays live updates: Score, highlights, where to watch ALDS Game 1

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