TORONTO, Ontario, Canada – The Toronto Blue Jays begin their matchup with the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series today – Saturday, Oct. 4 – at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
How do I watch Blue Jays vs. Yankees ALDS for free today?
The game will broadcast live on FOX with the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. Eastern. Those who have cut the cable cord can catch the game for free by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV ($30 off first month) and DIRECTV ($35 off first month), which are currently both offering a free trials.
The most flexible option is Sling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter.
Streaming serviceMonthly PriceFree trial LengthDiscountDIRECTV $74.99Yes5-day$35 off first monthFuboTV$64.99Yes5-day$30 off first monthSling TV$45.99NoN/AHalf off first month
Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays (94-69) put forth a memorable campaign with an AL East title, holding off the surging Yankees at the finish line. Both teams finished with identical records but the Blue Jays won the head-to-head tiebreaker to clinch the division.
Toronto is without star Bo Bichette, who has not played since Sept. 6 and continues to deal with a knee injury. He finished with 181 hits this season, which is second in the Majors. The Blue Jays also left off three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer.
It marks Toronto’s first trip to the ALDS since 2016.
Blue Jays players to watch
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Guerrero Jr. has 23 home runs and 84 RBI with a .292 batting average and .848 OPS. He has three hits in his last five games, including one RBI.
George Springer
Springer has 32 home runs and 84 RBI with a .309 batting average, which is fourth in baseball. He also sports a .959 OPS, which is also fourth in MLB. Springer has seven hits in his last five games, including two home runs and four RBI.
Ernie Clement
Clement has nine home runs and 50 RBI with a .277 batting average and .711 OPS. He has four hits in his last five games, including three RBI.
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New York Yankees
Behind a memorable performance from rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler, the Yankees (94-68) knocked out the rival Boston Red Sox, 4-0, in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card. They made history becoming the first team to win a Wild Card series after losing the first game since the playoff was reformatted in 2022.
The Yankees won 11 of their last 12 regular season games.
This will mark the first-ever Yankees playoff game not played in the United States.
Yankees players to watch
Aaron Judge
All eyes will be on the defending AL MVP as Judge has garnered 53 home runs with 114 RBI. He owns the best batting average (.331) in baseball and the highest OPS (1.144). Judge recently had a seven-game hitting streak snapped in the AL Wild Card.
Giancarlo Stanton
Stanton had 24 home runs and 66 RBI with a .273 batting average and .944 OPS in the regular season. Stanton has four hits in his last five games, including one double, one home run and two RBI.
Cody Bellinger
Bellinger had 29 home runs with 98 RBI and a .272 batting average with .813 OPS in the regular season. He takes an eight-game hitting streak into the ALDS.
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Today’s pitching matchup
NY Luis Gil (4-1, 3.32 ERA) vs. TOR Kevin Gausman (10-11, 3.59)
Gil will get call in the opening matchup against the Blue Jays. He has not allowed more than two earned runs in his last five starts and has only allowed more than four hits once in that span. The right-hander has 41 strikeouts with a 3.32 ERA.
Yankees closer David Bednar worked all three games of the AL Wild Card.
Gausman was pelted in his last two starts, allowing four runs in each start, including 17 combined hits. The right-hander has 189 strikeouts with a 1.06 WHIP, which is just outside the top 10. In his last start against New York on Sept. 5, he limited the Yankees to one and four hits across eight solid innings of work.
As expected, the Blue Jays’ bullpen is fully rested. Seranthony Dominguez, Louis Varland, Yariel Rodriguez, Brendon Little, Tomy Nance, Braydon Fisher and Jeff Hoffman are the headliners.
What are the latest odds for Blue Jays vs. Yankees?
Spread: NY: (+1.5), TOR: (-1.5)
Moneyline: NY: (+168), TOR: (-138)
Run total: 8
Odds courtesy of DraftKings
Here’s more information on how to watch today’s Blue Jays vs. Yankees ALDS game on TV and streaming services:
What: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees
When: Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
Time: 4:08 p.m. Eastern
Where: Rogers Centre |Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Channel: FOX
Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $30 off first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off first month) and Sling TV (half off first month and daily, weekend, weekly, monthly and season pass)
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