What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 14-9, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Max Fried (2-1, 2.97 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (1-1, 3.22 ERA). First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on MLB Network, Amazon Prime Video, NESN, MLB Network. First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

April 22, 2026

The New York Yankees were 14-9, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-0 at Fenway Park.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

96°

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On Fire

taking over first place

No need to overthink this one. They're in first now. That changes the math. Add in a 4-run win last night helps the cause.

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Yankees Game on April 22

Opponent:	Boston Red Sox (9-14)
Location:	Fenway Park
First Pitch:	06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Max Fried (2-1, 2.97 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (1-1, 3.22 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	MLB Network, Amazon Prime Video, NESN, MLB Network
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 5 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-0 at Fenway Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	4	10	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0

Highlights

Giancarlo Stanton went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Yankees	14	9	.609		W4
Rays	12	11	.522	2.0	L3
Orioles	11	13	.458	3.5	L1
Blue Jays	10	13	.435	4.0	W3
Red Sox	9	14	.391	5.0	L1

New York Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	8	.319	1.215	18
99 Aaron Judge	9	.235	.931	16
35 Cody Bellinger	3	.278	.841	11

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	2-1	1.95	0.76	27.2
29 Will Warren	2-0	2.49	1.11	25.1
40 Ryan Weathers	1-2	3.18	1.24	28.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 Ben Rice	2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .2 AVG in last 3 games
35 Cody Bellinger	5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
40 Ryan Weathers	7.1 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
31 Cam Schlittler	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
53 David Bednar	3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Yankees News

Giancarlo Stanton ignited the Yankees' rivalry with the Red Sox in their season opener at Fenway Park, delivering a much-needed power surge after recent struggles. With his unique swing finding the sweet spot in Boston’s iconic ballpark, Stanton helped the Yankees clinch a strong start to this classic rivalry. The Yankees carried their momentum from a home sweep over Kansas City, and Luis Gil showcased his dominance by stifling the Red Sox with a shutout, further solidifying New York's grip on first place in the division. As they stand 13-9, a 5-2 record over the past week proves the Yankees are heating up, prompting excitement among fans as they look to extend their lead against Boston.

Sources

MLB.com

Enlivened by rivalry and rest, Stanton powers Yanks to opening win at Fenway

BOSTON – Giancarlo Stanton has always enjoyed hitting at Fenway Park, where the unique field dimensions provide an inviting target. It’s a perfect match for the slugger and his high-velocity swing, which is also one of a kind. Stanton continued his track record of impactful performances in baseball’s oldest ballpark

MLB.com

Schlittler feeding off energy of classic rivalry as he preps for hometown debut

BOSTON – There was an old-school turtleneck peeking out from underneath Cam Schlittler’s hoodie as a deep half-circle of media crowded around the young Yankees right-hander inside Fenway Park’s visitors’ clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon. Schlittler muttered an apology to locker neighbor Brent Headrick, who quickly dressed and departed, then stood

Pinstripe Alley

Giancarlo Stanton shatters slump as Luis Gil stifles Sox in shutout

Boy, does it feel good to beat Boston. The Yankees got their heads right over the weekend in their home sweep of Kansas City and carried that momentum to Fenway Park, handling the scuffling Red Sox in the first rivalry meeting of 2026. Luis Gil had little trouble shutting down a brittle Boston offense, and […]

Pinstripe Alley

New Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders president/GM has fresh ideas for 2026 season

During their first homestand of the year, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders enjoyed their largest Opening Week attendance since 2019. That was music to Shawn Reilly’s ears. With the Yankees’ Triple-A team back home at PNC Field for the next two weeks, the team’s new president and general manager hopes fans continue to show up to the […]

Yanksgoyard

The tables have turned regarding 'controversial' Yankees-Red Sox trade from 2025

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez has fallen off since his hot start in 2025, making the New York Yankees feel better about trading him for Elmer Rodríguez.

Yanksgoyard

George Lombard Jr. is pushing Yankees' comfortability to the limit right now

The Yankees might have a nightmare on their hands if George Lombard Jr. outplays Anthony Volpe in Somerset, but there's a way it could work out perfectly.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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