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The Jays are making their U.S. debut on Fox this season during their playoff series with New York. The TV team is ready to make the intro.

The Blue Jays outscored the Yankees, 23-8, in two postseason games in Toronto over the weekend and are 8-1 at home against the Yankees this season overall. “Unless you can prove it, shut up,” Kay said of claims by some of the Yankees and even vague references by media members that the Blue Jays were doing something illegal or unethical.

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Most recently the Blue Jays first baseman led them to a monstrous offensive beatdown of the New York Yankees. He hit the first grand slam of the playoffs which led the ball club to a 13-7 victory in game two of the AL Divisional Series.

The Toronto Blue Jays have a commanding 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series. Game 2 was highlighted by rookie Trey Yesavage dominating the Yankees. Yesavage threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings,

Like the Yankees, the Blue Jays also have a big home-field advantage because their fans show up and they’re really into it. Unlike opponents, the Blue Jays are used to playing on their turf. All of that makes it very challenging for opposing pitchers.

The Toronto Blue Jays look like a team that could follow in the footsteps of the 1992 and 1993 World Series champions.