New York Yankees on-field tell that helped Toronto Blue Jays win the ALDS

During the season, teams will use any advantage they can, especially if the opposing pitchers are tipping their pitchers, Other times, it might be a specific signal. In the playoffs, even more so.

And as long as it happens on the field, it's all legal and fair game.

Recent sources indicate that during the American League Division Series, the Yankees had a "tell" that the Blue Jays hitters noticed and were able to take full advantage of.

While the sources didn't elaborate further due to the sensitive nature of the revelations, it is noteworthy and may have been what helped pushed the Blue Jays over the edge.

On September 5th, during their final regular season series, the Blue Jays chased Yankees starter Cam Schlitter after just 1.2 innings. After the game he claimed he was tipping his pitches.

Two days later, Aaron Judge would say the same thing about Max Scherzer

While it is unknown how much of this carried over into the playoffs, the Blue Jays hitters were clearly onto something. And though the Blue Jays pitchers may have been showing their hand as well, it's ultimately up to the players to execute.

The Blue Jays did that, showing a kind of team cohesion that wasn't present in 2024.

Hitters taking advantage of pitch tipping has been around forever. Teams and players will look for any edge they can get, especially in tight races and playoff games.

While the specifics of the Yankees "tell" aren't fully known, it is clear the Blue Jays knew something.

Knew something that took them all the way to the World Series.