AL East rivals Toronto (63-66) and New York (72-55) open a weekend series in the Bronx with the Blue Jays within 0.5 games of the final Wild Card spot and the Yankees within four games of the Rays in the AL East.
Since appearing as sellers at the Trade Deadline, the Jays have climbed back into the playoff chase winning seven of their last ten and most recently taking two of three from the first-place Rays earlier this week. Tampa losing two of three and the Yankees winning their last three has made the top of the AL East a race again.
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Tonight is more than likely a bullpen game for the Jays but keeping the Yankees’ bats in check has not been a major issue for opposing pitchers. The primary challenge against New York has been getting runners to cross home plate against their elite pitching staff. At the top of their rotation is tonight’s starter and Cy Young favorite, Cam Schlittler (10-6, 2.19 ERA). To say Schlittler has been dominant is accurate. Over his last two starts, the righthander has allowed a combined seven hits and two runs while striking out 18 (12.1 innings). Due to the previously alluded to offensive malaise, the Yankees actually lost both those games.
Lets dive into tonight’s matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game Details and How to Watch: Blue Jays vs. Yankees
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Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
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Network/Streaming: MLB.TV, Sportsnet, YES
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The Latest Odds: Blue Jays vs. Yankees – August 21
The latest odds as of Friday courtesy of DraftKings:
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Moneyline: Toronto Blue Jays (+217), New York Yankees (-235)
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Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-120), Yankees -1.5 (+100)
Starting Pitchers and their Stats: Blue Jays vs. Yankees for August 21
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Blue Jays: Undecided
Season Totals: NA -
Yankees: Cam Schlittler
Season Totals: 152.0 IP, 10-6, 2.19 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 189K, 34 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not! Blue Jays vs. Yankees
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Cam Schlittler has struck out 7+ batters in 5 of his last 6 starts and 8+ in 4 of his last 6
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Its been feast or famine for Kazuma Okamoto against Schlittler as he has 1 HR in 9 ABs but has also struck out 4 times in those 9 ABs
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Jose Caballero is 1-13 over his last 8 games
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George Lombard Jr. had his 4-game hitting streak (6-12) snapped Thursday
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Top Betting Trends & Insights: Yankees vs. Orioles
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The Blue Jays are 63-66 on the Run Line this season
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The Yankees are 61-66 on the Run Line this season
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The OVER has cashed 64 times in games involving Toronto this season (64-61-4)
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The OVER has cashed 52 times in games involving the Yankees this season (52-71-4)
Expert picks & predictions: Blue Jays vs. Yankees for August 21
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for tonight’s game between the Blue Jays and the Yankees:
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Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
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Spread: Rotoworld Bet is recommending a play on the Yankees on the Run Line.
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Total: Rotoworld Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 7.5
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