Blue Jays eye sweep in Game 3 of ALDS in New York: 'It will be a fun atmosphere'

Reminders of the New York Yankees' rich history can be spotted at every turn in and around Yankee Stadium.

Babe Ruth banners hang outside the venue. Hallways are loaded with framed pictures of pinstriped legends.

When Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider entered the stadium's news conference room Monday on the eve of Game 3, he walked past several 10-foot magazine posters featuring all-time Yankee greats.

Time, Life, Sports Illustrated and the Saturday Evening Post, publications as iconic as the baseball players who adorned the covers.

Stars so big only one name is needed. DiMaggio, Reggie, Maris and Jeter, to name just a few.

Today's New York sluggers, anchored by superstar Aaron Judge and big bopper Giancarlo Stanton, can strike just as much fear in an opposing pitcher.

And this can still be a daunting place to play, even if the original House that Ruth Built was across the road. A rabid fanbase will make sure of that when the American League Division Series resumes Tuesday at 8:08 p.m. ET.

The Blue Jays feel ready for the moment regardless of the surroundings.

Brimming with confidence after two emphatic home victories over the weekend, the pressure was squarely on the Yankees as a potential sweep looms.

"That's one of the many things I love about this team, focusing on what's important now," Schneider said. "It will be a fun atmosphere, I know that."

The Toronto offence has clicked and the Blue Jays' starting pitching has been on point. New York has been flummoxed at the plate while Toronto has piled up 23 runs and 29 hits.

Teams taking a 2-0 lead in a best-of-five post-season series have won 80 of 90 times, including 54 sweeps. New York has accomplished the comeback twice, in 2001 led by Jeter and his backhand