What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 10-8, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Max Fried (2-0, 1.93 ERA) vs TBD (TBD). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, FanDuel Sports Network West. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

April 16, 2026

The New York Yankees were 10-8, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees narrowly beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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The indicators are pointing down. Only 2 of the last 7 in the win column. Compounding things, slipped from 1th to 2th in the division.

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Yankees Game on April 16

Opponent:	Los Angeles Angels (9-10)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Max Fried (2-0, 1.93 ERA) vs TBD (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	YES, FanDuel Sports Network West
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 6 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees narrowly beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 at Yankee Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	4	7	0
	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	6	0

Highlights

José Caballero went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Aaron Judge went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Trent Grisham went 1-3 with 2 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	10	7	.588		W5
Yankees	10	8	.556	0.5	W1
Orioles	9	9	.500	1.5	L2
Blue Jays	7	10	.412	3.0	L1
Red Sox	7	11	.389	3.5	W1

New York Yankees are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	4	.333	1.156	13
99 Aaron Judge	7	.235	.899	13
14 Amed Rosario	2	.300	.933	6

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
54 Max Fried	2-0	1.93	0.75	28.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
99 Aaron Judge	4 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games
14 Amed Rosario	3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games
12 Trent Grisham	3 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
40 Ryan Weathers	8.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31 Cam Schlittler	6.1 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
54 Max Fried	7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

The Yankees finally broke a brutal 1-6 slump with a dramatic walk-off win against the Angels, showcasing José Caballero's clutch double that turned a potential defeat into a thrilling 5-4 victory. This win is a much-needed shot in the arm for a team that has struggled offensively, sitting at 3.6 runs per game over the last week. Aaron Judge continues to search for consistency, hitting just .242, while fans hold their breath as ace Gerrit Cole embarks on a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset, hoping he can return to form after Tommy John surgery. The Yankees' record now stands at 9-8, and the pressure is mounting to sustain this positive momentum as they move deeper into the season.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Gerrit Cole To Begin Rehab Assignment

Gerrit Cole is taking a significant step in his return from Tommy John surgery. The two-time ERA champ will kick off a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset on Friday, skipper Aaron Boone tells reporters (including Jorge Castillo of ESPN). It’s not quite Cole’s first game action. He was able to get on a mound for […]

MLB.com

Caballero, Yanks capitalize on defensive faux pas in thrilling walk-off win

NEW YORK – This has been a blockbuster series in the Bronx, where Aaron Judge and Mike Trout have traded MVP-caliber blows, drawing awe from their teammates and even each other. And in the biggest moments, José Caballero has found his way into the spotlight.

MLB.com

Cole to begin Minor League rehab with Double-A start Friday

NEW YORK – Gerrit Cole is scheduled to make his first Minor League rehab start on Friday, when he’ll take the mound for Double-A Somerset. Cole, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery performed in March 2025, is slated to face the Phillies’ Double-A Reading affiliate at 6:35 p.m. ET.

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees walk off Angels as José Caballero’s double secures comeback win

As corny as it sounds, a lot can happen before that 27th out, and what felt like it would’ve been yet another deflating loss—following a dangerous trend early on in 2026—turned into one of the more thrilling wins for the Yankees this season as they walked off the Angels at home, 5-4, on a José […]

Yanksgoyard

Yankees get Luis Castillo-style revenge on Oswald Peraza in walk-off win over Angels

The New York Yankees walked off the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim after Oswald Peraza's infield gaffe.

CBS Sports

Mets vs. Dodgers odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Wednesday, April 15 with Shohei Ohtani pitching

SportsLine's model simulated the New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 10,000 times and revealed its MLB predictions for Wednesday's matchup with Shohei Ohtani on the hill

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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