What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 53-42, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Will Warren (7-4, 4.15 ERA) vs Cade Cavalli (5-4, 3.88 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

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

New York Yankees News & Updates

July 12, 2026

The New York Yankees were 53-42, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees downed the Washington Nationals 4-2 at Nationals Park.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Not much to complain about. A 2-run win last night helps the cause. Factor in outscoring teams by 6 over 7 games. The margins are real.

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Yankees Game on July 12

Opponent:	Washington Nationals (48-48)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Will Warren (7-4, 4.15 ERA) vs Cade Cavalli (5-4, 3.88 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Nationals.TV

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees downed the Washington Nationals 4-2 at Nationals Park.

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

Highlights

Ryan McMahon went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Paul Goldschmidt went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Trent Grisham went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	56	37	.602		W2
Yankees	53	42	.558	4.0	W3
Red Sox	45	48	.484	11.0	W8
Blue Jays	45	50	.474	12.0	L1
Orioles	45	51	.469	12.5	W3

New York Yankees are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	29	.279	.971	66
35 Cody Bellinger	11	.250	.757	51
48 Paul Goldschmidt	15	.259	.809	42

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	9-5	2.05	0.94	118.2
47 Brent Headrick	5-1	1.55	1.19	46.1
63 Fernando Cruz	4-3	2.25	1.23	40.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
28 Austin Wells	2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .2 AVG in last 3 games
22 Ben Rice	5 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
24 Jasson Domínguez	5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
31 Cam Schlittler	8.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
57 Angel Chivilli	4.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Yankees News

The Yankees continued their relentless approach to winning, edging out the Nationals 5-3 yesterday to secure their second straight victory, showcasing their flair for late-game heroics with three eighth-inning home runs. Cam Schlittler's 6 2/3 innings of work with a 2.01 ERA were crucial, though his performance was overshadowed by the offense's ability to pull off a comeback once again. The Yankees also made waves off the field, drafting 6-foot-6 lefty Hunter Dietz 35th overall, a pick that reflects their confidence in developing pitching talent. With a 52-42 record, they sit two games back in the division, but the recent stretch of 3-4 has left a lukewarm feel among fans. The cardiac kids are entertaining, but consistency will be key as they push through the season.

Sources

MLB.com

Yankees take 6-foot-6 LHP Dietz with 35th overall pick

NEW YORK -- The Yankees believe strongly in their ability to develop pitchers and keep them healthy, which made University of Arkansas left-hander Hunter Dietz a compelling choice for their first selection in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday. “Hunter is right up our alley,” said Damon Oppenheimer, the Yankees’

MLB.com

Schlittler grinds through 6 2/3, setting up more late-game Yankees magic

WASHINGTON – Saturday’s game was billed as a matchup of Yankees All-Star right-hander Cam Schlittler and his 2.01 ERA against the high-powered Nationals offense, which entered the day second in the Majors in homers to New York. The Yankees' game plan this weekend has focused on a Nationals offense that

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees Draft: Day 1 analysis for the 2026 class

Today, a lot of dreams came true. The Yankees were the genie to grant four of those wishes, making the 35th, 63rd, 99th, and 127th selections in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. The Yankees were given a 10-spot penalty on their first-round pick because they exceeded the league’s luxury tax threshold. However, it was […]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees’ homers launch another late comeback, beating Nationals again

We might have to start calling them the cardiac kids! After a big, ninth-inning comeback to beat the Nationals on Friday night, we got a sequel on Saturday afternoon. Starter Cam Schlittler didn’t pitch well while managing an extraordinary start, and seven-plus innings of maddening offense gave way to a trio of eighth-inning home runs. […]

Yanksgoyard

Yankees' 2026 first-round draft pick got Clayton Kershaw comparison on MLB broadcast

The New York Yankees made their first-round pick of the 2026 MLB Draft and selected another SEC pitcher.

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Yankees fan doctors diagnose George Lombard Jr. during brother's MLB Draft selection

George Lombard Jr.'s brother Jacob Lombard was drafted by the Miami Marlins, and George looked healthy.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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