The Toronto Blue Jays punched their ticket to the ALCS at Yankee Stadium after a thrilling 5-2 victory in Game 4 of the ALDS, showcasing their dominance over the New York Yankees. During their champagne celebration in the clubhouse, Blue Jays manager John Schneider took the opportunity to mock the Yankees, delivering a cheeky message to his players before the revelry began.
“Every single one of you, f—ing bullpen game, Nathan Lukes, Myles Straw, all you motherf—ers. It takes everybody every day. Start spreading the news, b——,” Schneider said, injecting a dose of humor and rivalry into the festivities. The Blue Jays were not done with the Yankees, as they also kicked off their celebration with a twist by playing Frank Sinatra’s iconic ‘Theme From New York, New York,’ a song traditionally reserved for Yankee home wins. This act only heightened the tension between the two long-standing AL East rivals.
While the Blue Jays had already edged out the Yankees during the regular season for the division title, this ALDS series saw the Blue Jays assert their dominance. Despite the Yankees’ deep talent, they were outscored 34-8 across the four games, with the Blue Jays taking a commanding 2-0 series lead. Their offensive firepower proved overwhelming, especially at home, where they poured on the runs to secure their place in the ALCS.
Though the Yankees had been heavy favorites to make a deep playoff run, the Blue Jays’ performance has shifted the narrative. Yankees fans might not be pleased with the Blue Jays’ antics, but the results have spoken louder than any words. Now, the Blue Jays are set to await their ALCS opponent, as the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers will determine the next round’s participant in a decisive Game 5 on Friday night.