What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 11-9, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Will Warren (1-0, 2.45 ERA) vs Noah Cameron (1-0, 3.94 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Royals.TV. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

April 18, 2026

The New York Yankees were 11-9, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees bested the Kansas City Royals 4-2 at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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pitching struggles

Not much is separating the good from the bad. The staff giving up 6.3 RA/G this week. On top of that, falling from 1 to 2 in the division. The slide shows.

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Yankees Game on April 18

Opponent:	Kansas City Royals (7-13)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Will Warren (1-0, 2.45 ERA) vs Noah Cameron (1-0, 3.94 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Royals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 5 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees bested the Kansas City Royals 4-2 at Yankee Stadium.

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

Highlights

Ben Rice went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	11	8	.579		L1
Yankees	11	9	.550	0.5	W1
Orioles	10	10	.500	1.5	W1
Red Sox	8	11	.421	3.0	W2
Blue Jays	7	12	.368	4.0	L3

New York Yankees are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	6	.339	1.205	16
99 Aaron Judge	8	.240	.929	14
48 Paul Goldschmidt	1	.188	.850	3

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	2-1	1.95	0.76	27.2
54 Max Fried	2-1	2.97	0.81	33.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
99 Aaron Judge	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games
22 Ben Rice	3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games
72 José Caballero	4 hits, 2 RBI, .444 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	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

Ryan McMahon's late two-run homer was a much-needed spark for the Yankees, who finally broke a frustrating skid with an 8-6 win over the Kansas City Royals. After struggling early in the season, McMahon took a hundred practice swings, proving that hard work and determination can pay off. Cam Schlittler, who pitched a solid game, was overshadowed by McMahon's heroics but showed promise on the mound. The Yankees, now 11-9, have a chance to build momentum, especially with their offense starting to show signs of life. Meanwhile, they are keeping an eye on former top prospect Marco Luciano, who is thriving in Double-A, further adding to the narrative of how quickly fortunes can shift in baseball. With the pressure mounting, this series against the Royals might just be the turning point they desperately need.

Sources

MLB.com

McMahon takes 'a hundred' practice swings -- then one that wins it for Yanks

NEW YORK – Mired in an early-season skid that has tested his patience, Ryan McMahon went searching for answers in the cages beneath Yankee Stadium. Out of the lineup and with time on his hands, the infielder estimated he took “probably about a hundred” extra swings on Friday evening. And

MLB.com

Schlittler merely 'pretty solid'? Royals would beg to differ

NEW YORK – The plaudits in the Yankees’ clubhouse were centered around Ryan McMahon, and deservedly so after the infielder’s late two-run homer powered a victory. Cam Schlittler seemed happy to yield the spotlight to his slumping teammate. Yet early, it looked like Schlittler might be the one hoisting the

Pinstripe Alley

Ryan McMahon’s go-ahead homer gives Yankees late win over Royals

Even after last year’s trade with the Rockies, we all should’ve known to some degree that Ryan McMahon wasn’t exactly going to be an Alex Rodriguez-type of third baseman at the plate. That being said, his struggles to start 2026 have gone way below what anyone could’ve reasonably hoped for. He’s even lost a lot […]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals: Cam Schlittler vs. Michael Wacha

Earlier this week, the Yankees played a very frustrating series against the Angels. While it ended in a split of the four games, it sure didn’t feel like it. Both Yankees’ wins required ninth-inning comebacks, while both losses saw the pitching get blow out of the water. That being said, each new series is a […]

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Yankees watching 2025 minor-league signing dominate elsewhere in classic outcome

The New York Yankees keep watching their ex-players thrive elsewhere, with Atlanta Braves' Dom Smith becoming the latest example.

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Faded top prospect's Yankees rebirth is stealing attention from Anthony Volpe rehab

Former top prospect Marco Luciano, still just 24, looks insanely good with the Yankees' Double-A team.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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