What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 45-27, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Ryan Weathers (2-5, 4.36 ERA) vs Sean Burke (3-4, 4.15 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 18, 2026

The New York Yankees were 45-27, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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On Fire

taking over first place

The data is clear. They're in first now. That changes the math. Also helping: going 6-1 in a week will do nice things for the temperature.

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Yankees Game on June 18

Opponent:	Chicago White Sox (38-34)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	07:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Ryan Weathers (2-5, 4.36 ERA) vs Sean Burke (3-4, 4.15 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Chicago Sports Network
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 72°F, Wind 5 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 at Yankee Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	5	11	1
	2	2	0	0	5	0	1	0		10	13	0

Highlights

José Caballero went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Paul Goldschmidt went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Cody Bellinger went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Yankees	45	27	.625		W4
Rays	41	30	.577	3.5	L3
Blue Jays	36	38	.486	10.0	W2
Orioles	35	40	.467	11.5	W1
Red Sox	29	42	.408	15.5	L3

New York Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +24 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	20	.291	1.001	49
35 Cody Bellinger	11	.280	.860	49
48 Paul Goldschmidt	11	.301	.928	36

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	1.83	1.28	34.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
39 Ali Sánchez	4 hits, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games
11 Anthony Volpe	6 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
22 Ben Rice	4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games
35 Cody Bellinger	6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
25 J.C. Escarra	3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games
72 José Caballero	4 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
48 Paul Goldschmidt	7 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .467 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
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
53 David Bednar	3.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Yankees News

The New York Yankees are officially on fire, having smacked the Chicago White Sox 12-2, which solidified their hold on first place in the AL East. With a staggering run differential of +21 over the past week and a 6-1 record, the Bombers are proving they can thrive even with some key bats absent. The presence of Knicks champions Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, who threw out ceremonial first pitches, added a celebratory flair to the evening, signaling that New York's sports scene is buzzing. Meanwhile, the bullpen's unexpected turnaround offers a glimmer of hope, but let’s not kid ourselves, reinforcements are still needed. Despite the release of Seth Brown, the Yankees seem to be on an upward trajectory, showcasing their power and depth as they look to maintain their momentum.

Sources

MLB.com

With newest NYC champs in the house, Yanks show how they can be the next

NEW YORK – Contemplating weeks of the summer without several of their biggest bats, the Yankees wondered how they were going to produce offense. Perhaps, it was suggested, they could survive those absences with a “small ball” blend of contact and speed. Then again, those concerns might have been overblown.

MLB.com

Knicks champions Brunson, Hart throw out first pitch in Bronx

NEW YORK – The Canyon of Heroes is ready to roar for the Knicks, with millions expected to flood Lower Manhattan on Thursday morning. Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart received a sneak preview of that reception. They tossed ceremonial first pitches before Wednesday night’s 10-5 win over the White Sox

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees’ power parade flattens White Sox once again

The champs are in the building. That’s one heck of a motivator. Before Wednesday night’s game at Yankee Stadium, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart came to the mound to throw ceremonial first pitches. The duo will join the rest of their Knicks teammates at the Canyon of Heroes, a spot the Yankees have populated frequently […]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox: Carlos Rodón vs. Anthony Kay

The Yankees emphatically grew their lead in the AL East last night by thrashing the up-and-coming White Sox 12-2 at the Stadium—while the Rays dropped another contest to the Dodgers over on the West Coast. It was about as good of a night as you could hope for the Bombers to start their homestand. To […]

Yanksgoyard

Yankees' bullpen quietly made unexpected turnaround (but it shouldn't change plans)

The New York Yankees bullpen has been surprisingly good recently, and while they'll still need to import some relief talent, the need isn't as dire as it seems.

Yanksgoyard

Yankees quietly release offseason signing they thought would help at first base

The New York Yankees have released Seth Brown, but have several other more exciting deep depth options toiling down in Scranton.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

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

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