What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 43-27, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Gerrit Cole (1-1, 2.45 ERA) vs Davis Martin (9-2, 2.41 ERA). First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Chicago Sports Network. First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

June 16, 2026

The New York Yankees were 43-27, 1st in the AL East. The New York Yankees did not play yesterday.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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taking over first place

The data is clear. Climbed to the top of the division. On top of that, 6-1 lately. Steady, productive baseball.

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Yankees Game on June 16

Opponent:	Chicago White Sox (38-32)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	07:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Gerrit Cole (1-1, 2.45 ERA) vs Davis Martin (9-2, 2.41 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Chicago Sports Network
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 5 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

The New York Yankees did not play yesterday.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Yankees	43	27	.614		W2
Rays	41	28	.594	1.5	L1
Blue Jays	34	38	.472	10.0	L2
Orioles	34	39	.466	10.5	L2
Red Sox	29	40	.420	13.5	L1

New York Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	19	.293	.998	47
35 Cody Bellinger	10	.265	.823	45
48 Paul Goldschmidt	9	.295	.898	31

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	7-3	1.82	0.91	89.0
63 Fernando Cruz	4-1	2.01	1.24	31.1
47 Brent Headrick	4-1	1.87	1.31	33.2

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
45 Gerrit Cole	6.2 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
31 Cam Schlittler	7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
55 Carlos Rodón	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

The Yankees are riding high in first place after a convincing 8-3 victory over the Blue Jays, marking a robust 6-1 stretch with a stellar +16 run differential. With Aaron Judge sidelined, the depth of this roster continues to shine, evidenced by Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger's recent hot streaks, putting them in contention for All-Star spots as the first voting update reflects their impact. Yankees fans have reason to celebrate as the team’s resilience is on full display, including a sweep against the Guardians and clutch performances that have kept the momentum soaring. As they prepare to face the Reds, the Yankees also find themselves eyeing potential trade targets to bolster their lineup further. This team isn’t just surviving without their captain, they’re thriving.

Sources

MLB.com

Rice, Judge, Belli sitting pretty in first ASG voting update

Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters. The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and the Astros’ Yordan Alvarez are the leading vote-getters for the National League and American League, respectively, in our first update of the 2026 MLB All-Star Ballot.

MLB.com

OF Rodriguez, LHP Lalane land on latest Prospect Team of the Week

Draft fever is in full effect around MLB Pipeline, with less than four weeks until players start coming off the board. But before the 2026 class hears their names called, the most recent draftees are making still making plenty of noise, less than a year since going pro. Three players

Pinstripe Alley

Ben Rice, Aaron Judge in contention for MLB All-Star spots after first ballot update

MLB has released its first All-Star voting update, and a number of Yankees are in contention, with Ben Rice and Aaron Judge in good position to secure spots. As a refresher on how All-Star voting works, we’re currently in Phase 1, which runs through June 25th; the top overall vote-getter in each league after Phase […]

Pinstripe Alley

Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request

After Aaron Judge went onto the IL, it was anyone’s guess how the Yankees would respond on the field without their captain. So far, the group has rallied, sweeping the Cleveland Guardians on the road and taking two of three against the Blue Jays with some late inning dramatics. Obviously, the team would prefer to […]

Yanksgoyard

Yankees catch lucky break with Reds' questionable Elly De La Cruz decision

The New York Yankees will host the Cincinnati Reds this weekend, and the Bombers might've just caught a lucky break.

Yanksgoyard

Fallen former top prospect on the rebound could be ideal Yankees 3B trade target

A former first overall draft pick could be a cheap solution at third base for the New York Yankees while allowing them leeway to address all their other needs.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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