Toronto Blue Jays fans have mixed thoughts about the roof of the Rogers Centre being open for Game 1 of the American League Division series against the New York Yankees.
The Toronto Blue Jays kick off their 2025 postseason against the Yankees Saturday afternoon. Today’s game marks the first-ever playoff meeting between the two American League East rivals.
On Saturday morning, the Jays released its 26-man roster for their best-of-five AL Division Series against New York, including 13 pitchers and 13 position players. Star shortstop Bo Bichette, pitcher Chris Bassitt and pitcher Max Scherzer are not included in the list. Back in September, Bichette left the regular season with a knee injury, while Bassitt has also been injured since September and Scherzer struggled with performance last month.
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Blue Jays Manager John Schneider confirmed Friday at a media availability that pitcher Kevin Gausman will start for the Jays in Game 1 today.
Saturday morning, the Blue Jays also confirmed the roof will be open at the Rogers Centre. The weather couldn’t be better this weekend with sunny skies and a high of 27 expected today and tomorrow.
However, online, baseball fans have mixed feels about the dome being open for the big game.
“Should be closed we need the atmosphere to be as loud as possible even former players have said it,” one person on X said.
“Noooo. There’s always a better vibe when its closed,” another said.
“To all the people complaining, geez I don’t know maybe because it’s 75° today? And it’s such a beautiful day outside,” another stated.
“Good choice, feel like indoor ruins the feel of playoff baseball,” one user chimed in.
The Blue Jays are looking for their first post-season win since 2016. Today’s game starts at 4:08 ET and can be watched on Sportsnet.
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