Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees - April 17, 2024

The Trop was alive and after a fast start, so too were the Rays, until the relentless pressure of the Guardians quelled that in the ALCS opener: https://t.co/BmF6RNwm2M

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For seven minutes in the third inning of Game 2, Jake Bauers battled Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Afterwards, Bauers said it felt like about 30 seconds. Regardless, that confrontation changed the game and the Brewers are in full control of the NLCS https://t.co/RFuNuBOVRm

Six pitches for Cade Smith in the ninth to lock down a 7-3 win. Guardians lead the best of seven ALCS 1-0 and start Parker Messick versus Freddy Peralta in Game 2 tomorrow night.

The Guardians have been relentless in the latter half of this game, with runs in each of the last four innings, turning a 2-0 deficit into a 7-3 lead. Jose Ramirez RBI single and Jo Adell's two-run double give Cade Smith plenty of breathing room heading into B9.

Talkin' Yanks

-Guardians had 14 hits in their Game 1 win vs. Drew Rasmussen and the Rays -Yankees had 12 total hits and never had the lead in three ALDS games vs. the Rays

New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

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Former MLB legend shares perspective on potential lockoutWill the 2027 MLB season be halted by a lockout?

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Yankees news: Turning to the offseasonALDS Game 3 and offseason plans; Ideas for free agent signings; Disgruntled fans sound off

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One player from every 2026 Division Series playoff team who could help the Blue Jays in 2027As the Toronto Blue Jays look for ways to improve upon last years results, one thing that can never be undervalued is postseason experience. After all, that's t

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Yankees cannot fall into the Trent Grisham trap with Jazz Chisholm Jr. qualifying offer decisionAs the New York Yankees closed out their 2026 season with a whimper, two familiar faces were the team’s last remaining hope to do something special. Well, that

Guardians’ historic ALDS comeback takes Blue Jays fans back to 2015The Cleveland Guardians’ improbable trip to the American League Championship Series must have felt strangely familiar for fans of the Toronto Blue Jays. Clevel

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3 Blue Jays on the 40-man roster who will make it to Opening Day 2027, 2 who won’tThe Toronto Blue Jays will likely be faced with some crucial decisions regarding their 40-man roster in the coming weeks. Not only will the Blue Jays be looking

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One realistic Yankees trade target for the Blue Jays, and one blockbuster long shotThe Toronto Blue Jays have several roster needs that they should look to address this offseason. After missing the playoffs in 2026, it would not be shocking in

Blue Jays should call Yankees' free agents David Bednar and Paul BlackburnThe New York Yankees appear set for an offseason of change with several key names hitting free agency after being eliminated in the ALDS for the second straight

Blue Jays should take a chance on former All-Star, Taylor Rogers, who wants to join twin brotherThe Toronto Blue Jays are going to be an intriguing team to watch during this offseason. After struggling during the 2026 season and missing the playoffs, they

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Ben Rice 9th Postseason RBI 🍚

Carrying the offense for Yankees so far in ALDS

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Rays Hang On vs. Yankees 🤏Tampa Bay advances to ALCS for 1st time since 2020 after Volpe HR controversy

Rays Star Trolls Yankee After Sweep 🧹

Junior Caminero wasted no time after the final out

Yankees get burnt by Jeffrey Maier sequel on robbed Game 3 Anthony Volpe HR vs. RaysAnthony Volpe of the New York Yankees lost a home run in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Volpe HR Taken Away 🙅

B/R Walk-Off

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ANTHONY VOLPE HITS GAME-TYING HOMER THEN HAS IT OVERTURNED AFTER FAN INTERFERENCE 🤯 OMG.

Mesa Jr. No-Doubter in 6th 💣

Rays OF knocks Fried out of game with Yankees on the brink of elimination 🎥

Jones Drives In Volpe 🚗

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Anthony Volpe beats the throw, Spencer Jones ties it for the Yankees!

Rice Evens Score 🍚

B/R Walk-Off

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BEN RICE ANSWERS! Yankees tie it up at 1-1 in the 3rd ❗️

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Not So Common Double Play 😲

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Don't see that often 😯 Yankees turn a 6-5-3 double play!

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Yankees Under Pressure 😣

MLB insider Jon Heyman discusses next moves for Boone's squad

Yankees' Game 3 lineup has 2 major shakeups and leadoff hitter who crushes Rays' starterThe New York Yankees will switch up the lineup ahead of Game 3 vs. the Tampa Bay Rays.

Rays Game 3 Lineup

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#Rays lineup vs. #Yankees, with Vilade in vs LH Fried and with Simpson out:

Yankees Game 3 Lineup 🗽

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Game 3 in the Bronx. #RepBX

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