In just a few days, the New York Yankees are back at home, facing elimination. The Blue Jays are now just one win away from making their first ALCS appearance in almost ten years, following a significant 13-7 win in Game 2, giving them a 2-0 lead in the series over the Yankees.
Historically, in MLB playoffs, a team that has taken a 2-0 lead in a best-of-five series has won the series 80 times out of 90. The last time this happened was in 2017 when the Yankees overcame a similar situation against Cleveland to advance.
Here’s the scoop for Game 3 of the ALDS between the Yankees and Blue Jays:
- When: October 7th, 8:08 p.m.
- Where: Yankee Stadium (Bronx, New York)
- Channel: FS1
- Streaming: DirectV (offers a free trial)
Game 3 kicks off on October 7th at 8:08 PM ET. For those without cable, streaming options are available. DirectV is a popular choice with a 5-day free trial, and it starts at $59.99 monthly for various genre packs including FS1.
Fox Sports and its new streaming service, Fox One, also provide live streaming of the games. Fox One offers a 7-day free trial, with subscriptions beginning at $19.99 per month.
Yankees vs. Blue Jays ALDS Schedule
Here’s the current schedule with all times in ET:
- Game 3: Tuesday, October 7th, 8:08 PM (FS1)
- Game 4: Wednesday, October 8th, 7:08 PM (FS1)*
- Game 5: Friday, October 10th, 8:08 PM (FOX) TBD*
*if necessary
Game 3 Starting Pitcher
For the Blue Jays, Shane Bieber will take the mound. He recently made a comeback from Tommy John surgery and was traded to Toronto at the 2025 trade deadline. Since joining the team, he’s posted a record of 4-2 with a 3.57 ERA.
On the Yankees’ side, Carlos Rodon, who pitched in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series, will start Game 3. In his previous outing, he allowed three runs on four hits and three walks across six innings, featuring six strikeouts.
