New York Yankees News & Updates
The New York Yankees were 54-42, 2nd in the AL East. The New York Yankees did not play yesterday.
Things are trending well. 5-2 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that. Factor in plus-13 in run differential this stretch.
Yankees Game on July 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Yankee Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gerrit Cole (3-4, 4.04 ERA) vs Roki Sasaki (3-5, 5.33 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, YES, MLB Network, MLB Network |
| Forecast: | ⛅ Partly cloudy, 82°F, Wind 5 mph |
Yankees Score & Recap
The New York Yankees did not play yesterday.
Yankees Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
56 | 38 | .596 | L1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
54 | 42 | .562 | 3.0 | W4 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
46 | 48 | .489 | 10.0 | W9 |
|
Orioles
|
|
46 | 51 | .474 | 11.5 | W4 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
45 | 51 | .469 | 12.0 | L2 |
New York Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Yankees Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .279 | .971 | 68 | |
| 11 | .254 | .766 | 51 | |
| 15 | .258 | .809 | 42 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-5 | 2.05 | 0.94 | 118.2 | |
| 5-1 | 1.55 | 1.19 | 46.1 | |
| 4-3 | 2.25 | 1.23 | 40.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Yankees News
With the All-Star Break fading into memory, the Yankees are gearing up to kick off the second half of the season and, interestingly, have already been announced to open the 2027 season at home against the Blue Jays. While fans are excited about that future matchup, the present is riddled with roster considerations, particularly with infielder Jonathan Ornelas opting out of his minor league deal after a solid .299 batting average in Triple-A. The Yankees' commitment to player development will be tested as they prepare to face the Dodgers, but there's also buzz around recent draft pick Hunter Dietz and where he fits among the club's prospects. As the Yankees aim to catch the Rays in the standings, the upcoming stretch will be crucial for their playoff hopes, which experts are already analyzing.
Yankees Upcoming Schedule
The New York Yankees host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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