Sports director for FOX 13 Seattle, Aaron Levine joins CP24 for his take on tonight’s matchup

For the first time in nearly a decade, the Toronto Blue Jays are back on one of baseball’s biggest stages — as they start Game 1 of the ALCS tonight.

The best-of-seven series begins at 8:03 p.m. ET at the Rogers Centre where the Jays take on the Seattle Mariners for what’s expected to be a showdown between the top two seeds in the American League.

Toronto, which captured the AL East title with a 94–68 record, will send Kevin Gausman as the starting pitcher for Game 1. The Mariners, who surged past Houston late in the season to win the AL West at 90–72, will counter with Bryce Miller.

The Jays are coming off a 3–1 series win over the New York Yankees in the AL Division Series, backed by dominant pitching from Gausman and rookie Trey Yesavage. Toronto went 4–2 against Seattle during the regular season and will host Games 1 and 2 before the series shifts out west on Wednesday.

This marks Toronto’s first ALCS appearance since 2016, when the team fell in five games to Cleveland.

CP24 will have live coverage from today’s press conference, fan arrivals at Rogers Centre, and score updates throughout the night.

Follow along here for live updates:

4:06 p.m. – The Mariners have arrived at the Rogers Centre

The Seattle Mariners, have arrived at the Rogers Centre for game one of the seven-game ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays. The team’s two-bus convey was escorted by Toronto police to the stadium.

Seattle Mariner arrive ALCS game 1 Oct. 12 A police escorted, two-bus convoy carrying the Seattle Mariners arrives at the Rogers Centre on Oct. 12 for the first game of the ALCS. 3:11 p.m. – CN Tower goes blue for the Jays

Look up! The CN Tower will be donning a blue hue tonight for the Toronto Blue Jays’ ALCS homeopener.

1:21 p.m. – ‘Limited tickets’ still available

For any fans looking to grab last minute tickets, the Blue Jays say there are still few left.

As of 1:21 p.m., ticket prices range from $263.35 to over $1,200 for one ticket.

11:30 a.m. – ‘A much closer game tonight,’ Aaron Levine joins CP24

Sports director for FOX 13 Seattle, Aaron Levine joined CP24 to share his take on tonight’s matchup warning of “a much closer game” than some may hope for.

Aaron Levine Sports Director for FOX 13 Seattle Aaron Levine joins CP24’s Phil Perkins on Sunday October 12, 2025 (CP24 photo).

“I know some people joke that the Mariners are probably going to lose game 17-1, because they don’t have any pitchers left… but I see a much closer game tonight,” he said.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if the Mariners somehow pull it off, only because this has been such a weird season for them, when everybody has expected them to zig, the Mariners have zagged.”

11:15 a.m. City of Toronto to host free watch party

Fans looking for a social viewing of tonight’s game can visit David Pecaut Square for a free watch party hosted by city officials.

map A map of David Pecaut Square shared to social media by the City of Toronto (Google maps).

In a post to social media, the city reminded residents to bring their friends, wear their colours and bring plenty of cheer.

There will be paid parking, bike racks, accessibility features and washrooms available on site.

11:00 a.m. – Mariners reveal ALCS roster

Seattle has made two changes from their ALDS roster compared to the ALCS by adding Miles Mastrobuoni and Bryan Woo.

10:30 a.m. – Jays reveal ALCS roster

Shortly after 10 a.m., the Toronto Blue Jays officially announced their ALCS roster with a notable absence from Bo Bichette.

However, Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt have been added.

Bichette, was one of those closely watched after missing the end of the season and the ALDS with a knee injury.

Earlier this week, Bichette was seen jogging without a brace and taking swings in simulated games — a sign of progress that has fuelled speculation about his possible return to the lineup.