"The Blue Jays will face their World Series rival earlier in 2026, but this time, they will host the Dodgers at Rogers Centre instead of hitting the road. In the past season, the Blue Jays narrowly avoided a sweep at Dodger Stadium in a three-game series, which highlighted the Dodgers' overall strength. This short series also functioned as a foreshadowing for what would take place during the World Series and effectively exposed the Blue Jays' weaknesses."
"The Blue Jays have absolutely overpowered the New York Yankees in 2025, with an 8-5 record. Even during a season where the two teams recorded the same win-loss record (94-68), the Blue Jays were able to beat the Yankees because they were able to capitalize on weaknesses in New York's pitching staff. However, the Yankees' pitching staff will become stronger this offseason, mainly by having Gerrit Cole back with other aces such as Max Fried and Carlos Rodon (once he is healthy)."
The Blue Jays enter 2026 coming off a strong 2025 season and must solidify their standing as a robust AL East contender. Four early-season series will shape their trajectory, with the April home series against the Dodgers serving as an early test of improvements and roster moves after postseason exposure. Winning at Rogers Centre would signal corrective progress and guide further roster construction and trade decisions. The May road series at the Yankees will pit Toronto against a potentially strengthened pitching staff as Gerrit Cole returns and aces like Max Fried and Carlos Rodón factor in. Results from these matchups will reveal strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring reinforcement.
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