Vladimir Guerrero Jr. turned the ALDS into his stage, delivering a first inning homer and standout defense as the Blue Jays demolished the Yankees 10-1.

Gausman trusted six solid frames, Judge was silenced with the bases loaded, and Alejandro Kirk teed off with two homers as Toronto rode a hot lineup to a rout. Guerrero's autumn revival now anchors Toronto’s playoff push.

From a perceived slump to October menace, Guerrero shapes the series narrative, becoming New Yorks top adversary and a potential World Series catalyst for the Jays.

In Game 3 of the Yankees–Red Sox Wild Card, Ryan McMahon’s jaw-dropping dive into Boston’s dugout capped a dramatic moment as Cam Schlittler labored through a 4-0 lead. New York rode that adrenaline boost to a pivotal win, setting up a date with Toronto. McMahon shrugged off the scare and kept the Yankees’ momentum rolling, while Wells and Schlittler shone in a breakout performance that could shape the playoff push.

The sequence underscored the Yankees’ depth and the high-leverage nature of the rivalry, with Duran’s foul ball catalyzing the play and Weissert providing bullpen security. Boston now faces a quick turnaround as the Jays loom in the path to the next round.

McMahon’s rail-saver capped a dramatic Yankees win over Boston, preserving Cam Schlittler’s playoff gem and sending New York to the ALDS with Toronto. The veteran third baseman, acquired from Colorado, is proving his value with clutch defense and timely hustle rather than eye-popping stat lines. In a brief playoff cameo, he reminded fans what experience and grit can mean in October.

The moment underlines the Yankees’ defensive depth and the immediate impact of October instincts, as New York headlines the path to a series with Toronto while platoon-mates Caballero and Rosario provide versatility around a steady, veteran backbone.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. sparked New York’s comeback in Game 2, sprinting home on Austin Wells’ tiebreaking hit and delivering two clutch defensive plays that kept the Yankees alive in the AL Wild Card. Benched in Game 1, he answered with a game-changing performance and a clear message: the stage brings out his best. New York escaped Boston 4-3, forcing a decisive Game 3 and underscoring Chisholm’s high-leverage value for fantasy managers who chase multi-positional, high-usage players in must-win games.