PromoGuy Daily +EV Picks: October 9, 2025

Meghan

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Publish Date: 10/09/2025

Fact checked by: Collin

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Yankees’ Season Ends as Blue Jays Advance to ALCS

The Yankees’ season came to an abrupt and bitter end Wednesday night, falling 5–2 to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 4 of the ALDS and extending their championship drought to 16 seasons, the third longest in franchise history. Despite Aaron Judge’s torrid postseason, New York’s offense went cold when it mattered most, stranding the bases loaded in the eighth and leaving key runners aboard in back-to-back innings.

Rookie Cam Schlittler wasn’t as sharp as his wild-card masterpiece but kept the Yankees within reach. The problem was support: Anthony Volpe went 1-for-15 in the series, and the lineup managed just six hits in the finale. Toronto, meanwhile, was relentless, racking up 12 more hits to finish the series batting .338 with a .974 OPS. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the charge, while role players like Ernie Clement, Daulton Varsho, and Nathan Lukes consistently delivered in big spots.

The Yankees finish 2025 at 96–70, falling short of their own expectations.

Blue Jays End Drought, Eye First Pennant Since 1993

For Toronto, this was more than just a series win, it was a statement. The Blue Jays reached their first ALCS since 2016 and did it with balance, depth, and timely hitting. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looked every bit like a postseason MVP frontrunner, while the supporting cast produced up and down the lineup. Toronto will now await the winner of Cleveland vs. Detroit for a chance to reach the World Series for the first time in over three decades.

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