ALDS Game 3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees Tuesday October 7, 2025, 8:08PM

[Asianiac_24]

With Judge batting second, I assume we start a righty for the first inning tomorrow (or possibly up to Stanton) and then give it to Lauer.

I assume at one point Varland was a candidate for the start tomorrow. That is probably off the table now.

My guess is its Francis to start.

In that case lets move on to G5

[Randle McMurphy]

With Judge batting second, I assume we start a righty for the first inning tomorrow (or possibly up to Stanton) and then give it to Lauer.

I assume at one point Varland was a candidate for the start tomorrow. That is probably off the table now.

My guess is it’s Francis to start. (EDIT - Fisher I mean - sorry if I caused any bad flashbacks)

Prediction: I think it might be Gausman for one inning.

[JN]

they choked it. no need to sugarcoat or overthink it. and that will gnaw at them but they can make it right tomorrow. but john was horrible today, especially in terms of selecting this lineup and his decision-making overall. he's gotta be better.

He's over thinking things, trying to play 4D chess.

I don't think John managed poorly today. You had to go to the pen, and you had to use a lot of them so its not lot choice "a" was better than choice "b". Both a and b were going to pitch.

He needed the bullpen and the fielders to execute and they didn't.

[JaysRule15]

I have no issues with pulling Bieber early. He didn't have it and we had a rested pen.

[Lateral Quicks]

Rodrigues looked confident out there.

[Mehar]

Go with Lukes in RF, and Straw in LF tomorrow. Go with your best outfield defense since Lauer will need it.

I guarantee you’ll see both of those guys starting after what Santander did last inning

I have been saying that Santander has no business playing in the outfield since the start of the series, especially at Yankee Stadium. I would have had him as DH, with Springer in LF today, and Lukes in RF. Why could not these idiots had realized that over a guy like me posting on a forum?

In addition, I have been saying that IKF had no business Starting at Second when he is overrated defensively there (actually plays better at Third Base and SS). Yet IKF was Starting at Second Base, and Santander in RF. Self inflicted wounds starting those two.

[Randle McMurphy]

they choked it. no need to sugarcoat or overthink it. and that will gnaw at them but they can make it right tomorrow. but john was horrible today, especially in terms of selecting this lineup and his decision-making overall. he's gotta be better.

Schneider didn’t do a thing wrong and he doesn’t set the lineup

This choke is on the players who choked

[Boogie!]

I have no issues with pulling Bieber early. He didn't have it and we had a rested pen.

Barger error changed complexion of the inning… bieber didn’t have it. Our bullpen sucks again. Should’ve swapped the 10 runs from game 1 for tonight.

[linery88]

Just put in the best offensive,and defensive lineup,unlike what was done tonight to feel better about winning the game.

[JN]

With Judge batting second, I assume we start a righty for the first inning tomorrow (or possibly up to Stanton) and then give it to Lauer.

I assume at one point Varland was a candidate for the start tomorrow. That is probably off the table now.

My guess is it’s Francis to start. (EDIT - Fisher I mean - sorry if I caused any bad flashbacks)

Prediction: I think it might be Gausman for one inning.

I have said a few times over the past few days to consider Gausman for 3 or 4.

How about going with Gausman until he runs into trouble?
Keep a reliever active in the pen and ready to go as the fill in whether its inning 2, 3 or 4. Then warm up Lauer after that.

[Tripod]

Sweeping the Yanks was wishful thinking, though when up 6-1, looked like a possibility.

Late inning magic?

[Madvillainy2004]

I don't even know what they could do tomorrow. I guess start Fisher and see if he can get through 2 innings, and then go with Lauer.

What a disaster. With a 6-1 lead and Shane Bieber starting, it's mind boggling how we got to this spot.

Bieber sucked. As much as people criticize the defense, he choked at the biggest stage. He could not even complete three innings.

There was no need to pull him after a sacrifice fly, plus 1 run on an error..he was still up 3 runs..could have settled down and win it for us..

He was not "settling down" he gave up like 8 balls over 100mph tn and 5 in that inning alone. McMahon almost hit one for a HR his first at bat. Maaaaaaaaaaaaybe you give him McMahon (cause McMahon sucks) but if he somehow didnt get him then it would've been wraps for him anyways.

[Randle McMurphy]

Go with Lukes in RF, and Straw in LF tomorrow. Go with your best outfield defense since Lauer will need it.

I guarantee you’ll see both of those guys starting after what Santander did last inning

I have been saying that Santander has no business playing in the outfield since the start of the series, especially at Yankee Stadium. I would have had him as DH, with Springer in LF today, and Lukes in RF.

Why could not these idiots had realized that over a guy like me posting on a forum? In addition, I have been saying that IKF had no business Starting at Second when he is overrated defensively there (actually plays better at Third Base and SS). Yet IKF was Starting at Second Base, and Santander in RF. Self inflicted wounds starting those two.

Springer is a disaster in the outfield this year too

There’s no good choices here. Santander gives you offense and Straw gives you defense, the Jays will probably side with defense tomorrow given that mess today

[Boogie!]

Santander needs to do something here please help us

[Randle McMurphy]

Wasted Ernie’s great game today

[spykelee]

Clement needs to be hitting higher in the order

[Madvillainy2004]

We lost an 8-1 game literally 3 years ago with the same core

the pitching is completely different

Yeah it’s even worse than it was in 2022

Romano (for all his flack) would be the best arm in this current pen by a long shot.

[SharoneWright]

Gausman will get lit up in game 5

He’s really kind of mid.

He’s quite good and throws the one pitch that the Yankees struggle with

Yeah. That’s what they’re all saying…. All the New York Yankees can’t hit a sinker. And the league just found this out yesterday!

Truth is Gausman got through game 1 pitching pretty well and with some smoke and mirrors. It’s the Yesavage sinker that they can’t hit.

[Randle McMurphy]

With Judge batting second, I assume we start a righty for the first inning tomorrow (or possibly up to Stanton) and then give it to Lauer.

I assume at one point Varland was a candidate for the start tomorrow. That is probably off the table now.

My guess is it’s Francis to start. (EDIT - Fisher I mean - sorry if I caused any bad flashbacks)

Prediction: I think it might be Gausman for one inning.

I have said a few times over the past few days to consider Gausman for 3 or 4.

How about going with Gausman until he runs into trouble?
Keep a reliever active in the pen and ready to go as the fill in whether its inning 2, 3 or 4. Then warm up Lauer after that.

He didn’t throw today for a reason I think.

Wouldn’t be surprised if he goes 1 or 2 innings.

[Randle McMurphy]

He’s really kind of mid.

He’s quite good and throws the one pitch that the Yankees struggle with

Yeah. That’s what they’re all saying…. All the New York Yankees can’t hit a sinker. And the leaguejust found out yesterday!

Truth is Gausman got through game 1 pitching pretty well and with some smoke and mirrors. It’s the Yesavage sinker that they can’t hit.

Splitter

It’s the splitter they can’t hit, all of their numbers all year suggest that