The New York Yankees face the Toronto Blue Jays in the finale of a 4-game set at Rogers Centre in Toronto Thursday.

TORONTO (AP) — George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead. Addison Barger had a solo homer among his three hits for Toronto.

The Toronto Blue Jays wasted an eight-run lead, then outlasted the Yankees 11-9 as George Springer scored the go-ahead run on Devin Williams’ eighth-inning wild pitch to tie New York for the AL East lead.

By losing all four games to the Blue Jays, the Yankees are one game back of Toronto in the American League East.

The Yankees are in second place for the first time since the middle of April after being swept four games in Toronto by the Blue Jays, who now lead the AL East.

The Blue Jays have swept the Yankees with a four-game masterpiece and taken over first place in the American League East. These are words you wouldn’t have believed three months ago. But the 2025 Blue Jays continue to amaze,

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt exited his start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays after experiencing forearm tightness, the club announced. Yankees manager Aaron Boone opted for reliever Clayton Beeter to replace Schmidt on the mound.

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt left his start Thursday night against Toronto after three innings because of tightness in his right forearm

The New York Yankees’ rotation may have taken a hit. Clarke Schmidt left Thursday night’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays after three innings and 55 pitches. The Yankees announced that Schmidt exited with right forearm tightness.

The New York Yankees are "starting to make calls" as the team searches for a third baseman prior to the July 31 trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

The New York Yankees will be looking to upgrade their roster come the trade deadline, specifically at third base and