Toronto at New York

Toronto is a World Series contender, but they opened as a dog, a role where they've won five straight. The Blue Jays are 9-2 following a defeat and have a strong arm going in Alek Manoah, who was 9-2 with a 3.22 ERA in 20 starts. Toronto is 20-8 against the AL East and heads to Yankee Stadium, where the Yankees come off of a series with rival Boston. New York is 35-42 after two straight games where the bullpen threw 5+ innings, as well as 19-29 after playing three in a row against a division rival. Starter Jameson Taillon had offseason ankle surgery and was ineffective against the talented Toronto lineup last season, going 0-2 with a 6.23 ERA. He also has a 5.21 ERA in four career starts against the Blue Jays. With Toronto winning four in a row at Yankee Stadium, back the visitors. Play Toronto.