Forty career meetings is the number following Kevin Gausman into Saturday’s Blue Jays-Yankees matchup in Toronto. The 35-year-old right-hander is set to face New York again at Rogers Centre, where the Yankees’ recent history has been unusually messy and the Blue Jays are trying to turn a healthier roster into momentum. For Canadian baseball fans, this is more than another June game: it is a measuring point for a Toronto club sitting below New York in the division but still dangerous at home.
The Bottom Line
- Kevin Gausman is listed as Toronto’s starter for the Saturday, June 13 game against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre.
- The matchup is scheduled for 3:07 p.m. ET, with coverage listed on Sportsnet, SN1, TVA Sports and YES.
- Gausman enters the game at 4-4 with a 3.60 ERA, while Yankees starter Cam Schlittler is listed at 7-3 with a 1.87 ERA.
- The Blue Jays beat the Yankees 8-5 on Friday night, ending New York’s four-game winning streak.
- Trent Grisham is out after a hamstring injury, and Jasson Domínguez has been activated to replace him on the Yankees roster.
Breaking It Down
The table was set Friday night, when Toronto’s bats quickly reminded New York why Rogers Centre has become such a difficult stop for the Yankees. Ryan Weathers was tagged for six runs before leaving in the fifth inning, while Alejandro Kirk returned from the injured list with a double and Kazuma Okamoto launched a two-run homer into the 500 level. George Springer added another two-run shot in the second, giving the Blue Jays early control in an eventual 8-5 win.
That result matters because Saturday now puts Gausman into a series that already has heat. According to Yahoo Sports’ game preview, Gausman is facing New York for the 40th time in his career. The same preview notes that he has allowed four earned runs in each of his last two appearances, against Atlanta and Baltimore, so the outing arrives with both opportunity and pressure.
New York’s lineup is also being reshaped in real time. Trent Grisham left Friday’s game with right hamstring tightness after driving in two runs, and the Yankees moved Jasson Domínguez back onto the roster for Saturday. Domínguez is listed in right field and batting second, with Ben Rice leading off, Cody Bellinger in left and Spencer Jones in centre.
The pitching contrast gives the game its edge. Schlittler has an AL-leading 1.87 ERA in the information provided by Yahoo Sports, and Covers lists him with 89 strikeouts in 82 2/3 innings. Yet Toronto’s lineup has had success against him, with Covers reporting a .339 batting average and 28 hits against the Yankees starter across four games.
Why This Matters
For the Blue Jays, this is the kind of home series that can change the mood around a season. Blue Jays Nation listed Toronto at 33-36 entering the series opener and trailing the Yankees by nine games, while New York came in at 41-26. A single weekend cannot erase that gap, but wins against a division leader can turn a slow chase into something that feels alive.
The Yankees’ Toronto problems are not imagined. MLB.com reported that New York lost eight of nine games in Toronto last season and was outscored 75-41, including the first two games of the American League Division Series. The New York Post gave another snapshot: in seven regular-season games at Rogers Centre last season, the Yankees went 1-6, were outscored 52-33 and committed 11 errors.
That context gives Gausman a clear task. He does not need to carry the whole series narrative by himself, but a strong home start would help Toronto protect a venue that has already become a problem for New York. For Canadian fans watching from coast to coast, Rogers Centre is again the stage for a rivalry game with real standings weight and a familiar October shadow behind it.
What Comes Next
The confirmed next step is Saturday’s game: Yankees at Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, first pitch at 3:07 p.m. ET. The listed broadcast options include Sportsnet, SN1, TVA Sports, YES, WFAN 660/101.9 FM, WADO 1280 and SN590 The FAN.
After Friday’s injury, the Yankees are expected to evaluate Grisham’s hamstring situation while Domínguez steps into the lineup. For Toronto, the focus is simpler: give Gausman enough early support and keep pressure on a Yankees team still trying to change its recent story in Canada.
People Also Ask
When is Kevin Gausman pitching against the Yankees?
Kevin Gausman is listed as the Toronto Blue Jays starter for Saturday, June 13, 2026, against the New York Yankees. The game is scheduled for 3:07 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
What is Kevin Gausman’s record and ERA before the Yankees game?
Covers lists Gausman at 4-4 with a 3.60 ERA entering the June 13 matchup. The same game information lists Yankees starter Cam Schlittler at 7-3 with a 1.87 ERA.
Who is starting for the Yankees against the Blue Jays?
Cam Schlittler is scheduled to start for New York. He has 89 strikeouts in 82 2/3 innings pitched, according to the FanDuel game update, and Yahoo Sports describes his ERA as AL-leading at 1.87.
Why has Rogers Centre been difficult for the Yankees?
MLB.com reported that the Yankees lost eight of nine games in Toronto last season and were outscored 75-41. The New York Post also reported that they went 1-6 in seven regular-season games at Rogers Centre last season and committed 11 errors there.
What happened in the previous Yankees-Blue Jays game?
Toronto beat New York 8-5 on Friday night at Rogers Centre. Alejandro Kirk, Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer helped power the Blue Jays offence, while Trent Grisham left the game with right hamstring tightness.