Trey Yesavage, 22, delivered a playoff breakout in Game 2, spinning 5 1/3 no-hit innings with 11 strikeouts against the Yankees as Toronto opened a 2-0 ALDS lead.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joined the highlight reel with the Jays' first postseason grand slam, while Daulton Varsho homered and Ernie Clement added key hits as Toronto overwhelmed New York. The organization’s aggressive development paid off, and Yesavage vaulted Toronto toward the ALCS behind a historic playoff start.

Toronto routed New York 10-1 in Game 1 of the ALDS, stamping its first playoff win since 2016 and shifting momentum squarely in favor of the Blue Jays. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. embraced John Schneider’s “play free” counsel, delivering a game-changing showing that amplified Toronto’s offense even with Bo Bichette sidelined. Across the pond and on social media, Vlad drew a chorus of praise while Yankees chatter turned scathing—Ortiz celebrated Vlad, Jeter and A-Rod dissected Judge’s mechanics, and Smoltz lauded Gausman’s execution. The night left New York reeling and Toronto buzzing.