Monday at Rogers Centre, Stanton kept up his recent string of hard-hit at-bats, with two sharp lineouts and his fifth homer of the year – the only Yankees run in a 4-1 loss to the AL East-leading Blue Jays.

The New York Yankees (55-45) and Toronto Blue Jays (59-41) play the second game of a 3-game series Tuesday. The first pitch from Rogers Centre is slated for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton stayed hot in homering in the fourth for a 1-0 Yankees lead Monday night, the Blue Jays countered in the fifth when Bo Bichette laced a two-out, two-run double off laboring lefty Carlos Rodon and then speedy outfielder Myles Straw hit a groundball a couple steps to third baseman Oswald Peraza ’s left.

The Yankees look to end their Toronto losing streak tonight. Rookie Cam Schlittler goes for the Yankees against veteran Max Scherzer, with the Jays favored.

The New York Yankees fell to four games back of the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East with a 4-1 loss against the Jays on Monday night at Rogers Cen

The excitement around the Toronto Blue Jays is rapidly building, proven by the ticket prices for their series versus the New York Yankees.

Facing the Blue Jays for the first time since the All-Star break, the Yankees offered up a stark reminder of just how far they are from returning to the World Series as one of their biggest roster shortcomings, third baseman Oswald Peraza, struggled.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Anthony Volpe has made “a few too many” fielding errors this season after the shortstop made his 12th miscue of the season in Monday’s 4-1 loss at Toronto. He's now tied for most in the American League.

Luis Gil’s next rehab start might be his last and reliever Yerry De Los Santos could be back in the bullpen after two more minor-league outings. Here is the latest on the nine Yankees who are on the injured list: Injury: Right lat strain. Status: 60-day IL since March 24. Missed games: 101. Expected return: Late July or early August.