Blue Jays Dominate Yankees; Dodgers, Brewers, Mariners Shine in ALDS

Yankee Blues and Blue Jays Bombs

If you thought the Yankees hitting rock bottom was a thing of the past, think again. Their series against the Blue Jays has been an absolute mess, and not just at the plate. The cracks go deeper than a cold New York winter. Fundamentals? Missing. Plate discipline? On vacation. Coaching decisions? Let’s just say the vibes aren’t immaculate in the Bronx right now.

Toronto, meanwhile, has been feasting. They’ve had more home runs than strikeouts in the series, and that’s not just impressive — that’s terrifying if you’re a Yankees fan. Alejandro Kirk has been a thorn in the side, and even when the big names like Vlad Jr. or Teoscar aren’t crushing it, the depth of the Jays lineup keeps delivering.

Betting-wise, this series has flipped the script. The Yankees were slight favorites coming in, but now it’s blood in the water. With Bieber on the mound for the Jays and Rodon having a short leash, everything points to Toronto continuing their dominance. If you're looking at Game 3, be cautious with the Yanks. Unless Judge finds his postseason magic, it could be another Bronx bummer.

Dodgers Are Too Deep, Too Dangerous

The Dodgers are doing what the Dodgers do — make other teams look like they brought wiffle bats to a big league game. Even when guys like Ohtani and Freeman have off nights, someone like Kike Hernandez steps up with a big swing. It’s a lineup with no soft spots and a pitching rotation that makes you blink twice when you see names like Glasnow, Yamamoto, and Sasaki lined up.

They’ve been so good, it almost doesn’t matter who the opponent is. The Phillies? Sure, they’re scrappy. Schwarber can go yard, Harper might remember he’s Bryce Harper, and they’ve got arms. But let’s be real — when the home runs don’t fly, Philly doesn’t score. That’s been their postseason Achilles' heel for years. And it’s not like their bullpen is built to bail them out either.

If you're betting this matchup, the Dodgers run line is juicy. They’re priced as chalk, but when chalk consistently cashes, you don’t complain — you ride the wave. First five overs are also worth a look, especially with Luzardo looking like he might get lit up. The Dodgers' team total? Smash it like Teoscar smashing a hanging slider.

Brew Crew Beats Down the Cubs

If you blinked, you might’ve missed it — the Brewers dropped a nine-run haymaker on the Cubs in the first two innings and cruised to an easy win. Chicago never recovered, and to make matters worse, Churio tweaked a hammy after going three-for-three. But Milwaukee didn’t even need the long ball to pile it on. All that damage came with zero home runs.

Now looking ahead to Game 2, the Cubs are sending out Emanaga, who’s been consistently awful. He’s got a habit of giving up homers like they’re party favors, with at least one bomb allowed in ten straight starts. Meanwhile, Milwaukee’s going with Ashby as an opener — he’s been solid in short stints, and that’s all they need with their bullpen depth.

At around -118, the Brewers are a solid moneyline play. The over/under sits at eight, and given Emanaga’s tendency to get shelled, the over is worth a strong look. Brewers’ team total overs, especially first five, are a smart angle. This is a game where Milwaukee could do all the heavy lifting on the scoreboard again.

Seattle’s Long-Awaited Moment

25 years. That’s how long Mariners fans waited for a playoff win, and boy did they get it in style. Jorge Polanco etched his name into Seattle lore with two homers off Scoobal, joining legends like Griffey, Edgar, and Buhner as the only Mariners to do that in a postseason game. That’s rare air, folks.

This wasn’t just a feel-good story — it was a clinic in making adjustments. Seattle laid off Scoobal’s changeup, teed off on mistakes, and when Detroit clawed back to tie it, the Mariners answered right away. Julio’s bat came alive, the bullpen held firm, and the city erupted. If you were holding a Mariners futures ticket, you’re smiling right now.

For betting purposes, Seattle has value as a live underdog in this series. The offense showed it can hang, the bullpen made the right calls, and their ace Castillo looked sharp. With Logan Gilbert lined up, they’ve got the edge in the next game. Watch the pitching matchups closely — Seattle might just ride this wave a little longer.

Takeaways

• Yankees are unraveling — poor fundamentals and plate discipline are killing their chances. Fade them unless Judge goes nuclear.
• Dodgers remain the team to beat — even without big nights from stars, their depth and rotation dominate. Run line and team total overs are strong plays.
• Milwaukee is cooking — after a Game 1 beatdown, they’re poised to take the series. Ashby’s opener role works, and Emanaga is a liability. Brewers ML and overs look good.
• Seattle is alive and dangerous — emotional momentum and solid pitching give them sneaky value. Keep an eye on Gilbert’s next outing.

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