| Overall | After Win | After Loss | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Game 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Game 3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Game 4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Overall | After Win | After Loss | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Game 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Game 3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Game 4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Team | R | H | E | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
|
|
3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Athletics Pitcher
J. Sterner
(L)
Toronto Pitcher
J. Hoffman
(W)
| Team | ML | O/U (Margin) | ATS (Margin) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
+144 | 8.5o | +1.5 (0.5) |
|
|
-172 | 8.5u (3.5) | -1.5 |
| POS | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Kurtz | 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 |
| S. Langeliers | C | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .750 |
| T. Soderstrom | LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .000 |
| B. Rooker | DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .000 |
| J. Wilson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .000 |
| L. Butler | RF -CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| M. Muncy | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 |
| J. McNeil | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| D. Clarke | CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| C. Cortes | PH -RF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Totals | 30 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 7 | ||
Battling
Fielding
| POS | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Springer | DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 |
| N. Lukes | LF -RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| V. Guerrero Jr. | 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| A. Barger | RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 |
| M. Straw | LF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| A. Kirk | C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| D. Varsho | CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| K. Okamoto | 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .667 |
| E. Clement | 2B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
| A. Gimenez | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .667 |
| Totals | 32 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | ||
Battling
Fielding
| IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Severino | 5 .0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3.60 |
| S. Barlow | 1 .2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| H. Harris | 1 .1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| J. Sterner (L 0-1) | 0 .2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 |
| IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Gausman | 6 .0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1.50 |
| L. Varland (H 1) | 1 .0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| T. Rogers (H 1) | 1 .0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| J. Hoffman (W 1-0) | 1 .0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 |
Location Rogers Centre
Temperature 29° Temperature
Attendance 42,728 attendance
Home Marvin Hudson
1st Tripp Gibson
2nd Ryan Blakney
3rd Nick Mahrley
| Date | Home | Result | ML | O/U | ATH Starter (IP) | TOR Starter (IP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, '25 | ATH |
|
ATH +114 | u10.0 | J. Springs (6.2) | J. Berrios (3.0) |
| Jul 12, '25 | ATH |
|
ATH +127 | u10.5 | J. Lopez (5.0) | K. Gausman (5.0) |
| Jul 11, '25 | ATH |
|
TOR -158 | o10.5 | L. Severino (4.2) | M. Scherzer (6.0) |
| Jun 01, '25 | TOR |
|
TOR -248 | o8.0 | J. Sears (5.0) | K. Gausman (4.2) |
| May 31, '25 | TOR |
|
TOR -134 | o9.0 | G. Hoglund (6.0) | B. Fisher (1.1) |
| May 30, '25 | TOR |
|
TOR -178 | o8.5 | J. Springs (2.0) | C. Bassitt (5.0) |
| May 29, '25 | TOR |
|
TOR -155 | o9.0 | J. Lopez (1.2) | J. Berrios (6.0) |
| Aug 11, '24 | TOR |
|
ATH +134 | o8.0 | J. Sears (7.0) | C. Bassitt (4.0) |
| Aug 10, '24 | TOR |
|
ATH +112 | u9.0 | O. Bido (6.0) | Y. Rodriguez (5.2) |
| Aug 09, '24 | TOR |
|
TOR -143 | u9.0 | M. Spence (5.2) | J. Berrios (7.0) |
Last Meeting ( Jul 13, 2025 ) Toronto 3, Athletics 6
The Toronto Blue Jays might have been a surprise last season when they came close to winning the World Series.
Another successful season, however, would be no surprise. This year they will carry the burden of high expectations into their 50th anniversary season, which will open Friday night against the visiting Athletics.
The Blue Jays went 94-68 in 2025 to win the American League East and took the Los Angeles Dodgers to the 11th inning of Game 7 of the World Series before losing.
When spring training opened, Toronto manager John Schneider addressed the team about the approach to this season.
"The main message was we're not defending anything," Schneider said. "We're not defending the AL East. We're not defending the American League. We're attacking 2026 like we did '25, or any year, really, when you're trying to win your division, trying to win the World Series. Bringing to light the things that made us really good last year and how we can continue to build upon those with the people we have in the room."
Schneider and general manager Ross Atkins were rewarded with contract extensions.
The Athletics are in a different position as they try to build on their 76-86 record from last season and a fourth-place finish in the AL West.
They were encouraged by their 35-29 record after the All-Star break and hope it carries into 2026.
"The group is excited about what they feel they can accomplish," Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said. "There's a lot of excitement, not just on our end as a staff, but from a player perspective as well. They know what we're capable of doing. ... Overall, they're prepared for a season and ready to get it going on Friday."
The Blue Jays are scheduled to start Kevin Gausman (10-11, 3.59 ERA in 2025) in the opener. The right-hander was 2-3 with a 2.93 ERA in six postseason outings (five starts) last year.
Gausman is 2-4 with a 3.00 ERA in 10 career appearances (all starts) against the Athletics.
Luis Severino (8-11, 4.54 ERA in 2025) will start for the Athletics on Friday. The right-hander posted a 5.16 ERA over the first half of 2025 but finished 6-0, 3.10, in his final nine starts.
In his career, Severino is 6-4 with a 3.86 ERA in 19 career games (16 starts) against the Blue Jays.
The Blue Jays have lost shortstop Bo Bichette, starting pitcher Chris Bassitt and reliever Seranthony Dominguez in the offseason. The team added starting pitchers Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, reliever Tyler Rogers, third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and outfielder Jesus Sanchez.
Pitchers Trey Yesavage, Jose Berríos and Yimi Garcia and outfielder Anthony Santander will start the season on the injured list.
Despite the departure of Bichette (New York Mets), Toronto has a strong lineup led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is coming off a superb postseason (8 HRs, 15 RBIs, .397 BA) that continued into the WBC for the Dominican Republic, and George Springer (32 HRs, 84 RBIs, .309 BA during the regular season).
Guerrero batted .292 during the regular season, with 23 homers and 84 RBIs.
The Athletics again will have a potent offense with Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom, Jacob Wilson and Lawrence Butler. But pitching will determine how much they will improve this season.
A strong return by Jacob Lopez from an elbow injury could be a key.
--Field Level Media
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Clarke | CF | Ten Day IL - Foot( Apr 21, '26) | Apr 21, '26 | |
| The Athletics placed OF Denzel Clarke on the 10-day injured list with a mid-foot bone bruise in his right foot | ||||
| B. Rooker | RF | Ten Day IL - Oblique( Apr 09, '26) | Apr 09, '26 | |
| The Athletics placed OF Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain. | ||||
| G. Hoglund | SP | Sixty Day IL - Knee( Apr 06, '26) | Apr 06, '26 | |
| The Athletics transferred RHP Gunnar Hoglund from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a sprained right knee. | ||||
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Lukes | RF | Ten Day IL - Hamstring( Apr 24, '26) | Apr 24, '26 | |
| The Toronto Blue Jays placed OF Nathan Lukes on the 10-day injured list due to left hamstring strain. | ||||
| L. Estrada | RP | Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder( Apr 16, '26) | Apr 16, '26 | |
| The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Lazaro Estrada on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 5) with a right shoulder impingement. | ||||
| S. Bieber | SP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Apr 12, '26) | Apr 12, '26 | |
| The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Shane Bieber from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. | ||||
| G. Springer | RF | Ten Day IL - Toe( Apr 11, '26) | Apr 11, '26 | |
| The Toronto Blue Jays placed OF George Springer on the 10-day injured list. | ||||
| A. Barger | 3B | Ten Day IL - Ankle( Apr 06, '26) | Apr 06, '26 | |
| The Toronto Blue Jays placed INF Addison Barger on the 10-day injured list. | ||||
| C. Ponce | SP | Sixty Day IL - Knee( Apr 04, '26) | Apr 04, '26 | |
| The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Cody Ponce to the 60-day injured list with right knee ACL sprain. | ||||
| A. Santander | RF | Sixty Day IL - Shoulder( Apr 04, '26) | Apr 04, '26 | |
| The Toronto Blue Jays transferred OF Anthony Santander to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder labral tear. | ||||
| A. Kirk | C | Ten Day IL - Hand( Apr 03, '26) | Apr 03, '26 | |
| The Toronto Blue Jays placed C Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list due to left thumb fracture. | ||||
| T. Yesavage | SP | Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder( Mar 24, '26) | Mar 24, '26 | |
| The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Trey Yesavage on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. | ||||
| Y. Garcia | RP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Mar 24, '26) | Mar 24, '26 | |
| The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Yimi García to the 60-day injured list following right elbow ulnar nerve and AC joint surgery. | ||||
| J. Berrios | SP | Fifteen Day IL - Elbow( Mar 24, '26) | Mar 24, '26 | |
| The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP José Berríos on the 15-day injured list with right elbow stress fracture. | ||||
| B. Francis | SP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Feb 17, '26) | Feb 17, '26 | |
| The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Bowden Francis on the 60-day injured list The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Bowden Francis on the 60-day injured list following a right UCL reconstruction. | ||||
|
Date
Score
|
Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 24, '25
ATH 6 - HOU 0
|
W +118 | u9.0 | 6.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 85 | 13.4 | 1.3 |
|
Sep 19, '25
PIT 3 - ATH 4
|
W -108 | u8.5 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 97 | 19.4 | 1.5 |
|
Sep 13, '25
ATH 11 - CIN 5
|
W +108 | o9.0 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 77 | 15.4 | 1.0 |
|
Sep 07, '25
LAA 4 - ATH 3
|
L -109 | u9.5 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 89 | 17.8 | 0.7 |
|
Sep 02, '25
STL 2 - ATH 1
|
L -110 | u8.5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 61 | 12.2 | 2.5 |
| Last 5 Avg. | 5.0 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 81.8 | 15.6 | 1.4 |
|
Date
Score
|
Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 11, '25
ATH 6 - TOR 7
|
L +150 | o10.5 | 4.2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 96 | 20.6 | 3.0 |
|
Sep 26, '22
TOR 3 - NYY 2
|
L +105 | u7.5 | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 76 | 19.0 | 4.0 |
|
Jun 19, '22
TOR 10 - NYY 9
|
L -145 | o9.0 | 5.0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 102 | 20.4 | 0.7 |
| Last 3 Avg. | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 91.3 | 20.0 | 2.6 |
|
Date
Score
|
Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct 31, '25
TOR 1 - LAD 3
|
L +120 | u7.5 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 93 | 15.5 | 5.0 |
|
Oct 25, '25
TOR 1 - LAD 5
|
L +120 | u7.5 | 6.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 82 | 12.3 | 0.3 |
|
Oct 17, '25
SEA 6 - TOR 2
|
L -112 | o7.0 | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 91 | 16.1 | 1.3 |
|
Oct 12, '25
TOR 1 - SEA 3
|
L -162 | u8.0 | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 76 | 13.4 | 1.7 |
|
Oct 04, '25
TOR 10 - NYY 1
|
W -118 | o8.5 | 5.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 75 | 13.2 | 1.7 |
| Last 5 Avg. | 5.2 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 83.4 | 14.1 | 2.0 |
|
Date
Score
|
Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 12, '25
ATH 4 - TOR 3
|
L -142 | u10.0 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 96 | 19.2 | 1.3 |
|
Jun 01, '25
TOR 8 - ATH 4
|
W -255 | o8.0 | 4.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 96 | 20.6 | 2.5 |
|
Jun 08, '24
ATH 0 - TOR 7
|
W -160 | u8.0 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 109 | 12.1 | 0.8 |
| Last 3 Avg. | 6.0 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 6.3 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 100.3 | 17.3 | 1.5 |