Yankees Blue Jays AL East Race Decided Final Day

The American League East division race is set for a dramatic final day showdown between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays, both holding identical 93-68 records. The Blue Jays currently hold the critical tiebreaker due to winning the season series against the Yankees 8-5, meaning if Toronto wins, they secure the division title and the top playoff seed with a first-round bye. The Yankees will start reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil against the Baltimore Orioles, while Toronto's Kevin Gausman will pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays. The division winner will receive a bye and host the Division Series starting October 4, whereas the second-place team will host the Boston Red Sox in a best-of-three Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday. The Yankees have been on a hot streak, winning eight straight games, with sluggers Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton heating up at the plate, while the Blue Jays are confident in their pitching staff. Both teams are assured postseason berths, making this final day a thrilling conclusion to the marathon MLB season, with significant implications for the playoff matchups.