The New York Yankees kick off an extremely crucial series this September weekend against the Toronto Blue Jays. The three-game matchup will hold extreme postseason implications, directly affecting the American League East.

In early July, the Blue Jays swept four games from the Yankees at Rogers Centre and moved into sole possession of first place in the AL East. They haven't been atop the division since. A few weeks later the Blue Jays won two of three against the Yankees in Toronto. That series was memorable for the Yankees making seven errors in three games.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees open a three-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. New York has a 78-62 record overall and a 41-28 record at home. Yankees hitters have a collective .458 slugging percentage to lead the majors.