Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates after the Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees in Game 4 of baseball's American League Division Series, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

By The Canadian Press

Blue Jays set for ALCS against Tigers or Mariners after eliminating Yankees

Oct 9, 2025 | 1:00 AM

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are heading to their eighth American League Championship Series — and their first since 2016.

The Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 5-2 last night at Yankee Stadium to seal the AL Division Series in four games.

Toronto now looks ahead to the ALCS with Game 1 set for Sunday at Rogers Centre against the Detroit Tigers or Seattle Mariners.

Tickets for the best-of-seven series go on sale this morning.

The Tigers and Mariners are tied 2-2 heading into a decisive Game 5 on Friday.

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Because Toronto finished the regular season with the best record in the American League, it has home-field advantage up to the World Series.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 9, 2025.

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