What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 62-49, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Gerrit Cole (4-5, 3.57 ERA) vs Colin Rea (8-7, 4.67 ERA). First pitch at 02:20 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Marquee Sports Network. First pitch at 02:20 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

August 02, 2026

The New York Yankees were 62-49, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees came up short against the Chicago Cubs 2-5 at Wrigley Field.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Cooling off for real reasons. Dropped last night by 3 and the temperature took a hit. Pair that with a -5 run differential. Even the close losses add up.

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Yankees Game on August 02

Opponent:	Chicago Cubs (63-48)
Location:	Wrigley Field
First Pitch:	02:20 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Gerrit Cole (4-5, 3.57 ERA) vs Colin Rea (8-7, 4.67 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Marquee Sports Network
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 5 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees came up short against the Chicago Cubs 2-5 at Wrigley Field.

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

Highlights

Spencer Jones went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	65	45	.591		W1
Yankees	62	49	.559	3.5	L1
Red Sox	59	51	.536	6.0	W4
Orioles	54	57	.486	11.5	L1
Blue Jays	52	59	.468	13.5	W3

New York Yankees are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	31	.268	.925	73
48 Paul Goldschmidt	16	.247	.759	44
13 Jazz Chisholm Jr.	16	.222	.701	45

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Brent Headrick	6-1	1.46	1.11	55.2
31 Cam Schlittler	10-6	2.04	0.91	136.2
53 David Bednar	4-3	2.68	1.06	47.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
39 Ali Sánchez	3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games
78 Spencer Jones	4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
31 Cam Schlittler	6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
29 Will Warren	6.2 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
45 Gerrit Cole	6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

The Yankees' recent victory over the Cubs highlighted a glimpse of hope amidst their offensive struggles, but the overall vibe remains shaky as they sit at 62-48. Max Fried's brilliant five and one-third inning performance, yielding only one run and seven strikeouts, deserved better support from an underwhelming lineup. Meanwhile, the front office is busy, eyeing Nationals' Luis Garcia Jr. as the trade deadline approaches and dealing Camilo Doval to the Pirates in exchange for prospects. While Doval's potential was tantalizing, the Yankees are clearly prioritizing a more cohesive bullpen. Still, the real challenge lies in the inconsistent bats that leave fans yearning for more offensive firepower. With the Cubs looming again, the Yankees need to capitalize on the momentum of last night’s win and string together a solid performance.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Yankees Interested In Luis Garcia Jr.

Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. was on hug watch after he was pulled from Friday’s matchup against the Braves. Turns out it was just a bit of knee soreness, and Garcia is back in the lineup tonight. He remains a name to monitor ahead of Monday’s trade deadline. Among the teams interested in Garcia’s […]

Mlbtraderumors

Pirates Acquire Camilo Doval

3:42pm: The deal is official. Both teams have announced the trade. Pittsburgh designated right-hander Hunter Stratton for assignment to clear a spot for Doval. 1:23pm: The Yankees are acquiring catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz in the deal, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. 1:17pm: The Pirates and Yankees are in agreement on a trade that […]

MLB.com

Fried earns his applause but deserves better from sagging Yanks bats

CHICAGO -- Max Fried walked off the mound to a standing ovation from the visitors’ dugout Saturday night. Five and one-third innings. Two hits. One run. Seven strikeouts. It should have been enough.

MLB.com

With Doval falling in 'pen hierarchy, Yanks deal him to Pirates for 2 prospects

CHICAGO -- Camilo Doval’s time with the Yankees never quite became what either side envisioned. The arm remained electric. The velocity was prevalent. The flashes of the former All-Star were still there.

Pinstripe Alley

Cubs rally off Yankees’ bullpen to waste Jones and Fried’s best efforts

No loss is a good one, but this one is annoying because the things the team is normally good at, they weren’t so good at. We accept the Yankees’ lineup is going to struggle to score, but we expect the bullpen to get the outs after a big night from the starter. Two of those […]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees @ Chicago Cubs: Max Fried vs. David Peterson

It’s been a pretty good 24 hours for Yankee fans. Will Warren may have put out the best start of his career last night, leading to a Yankee win, and Camilo Doval is no longer a member of this ballclub. The team can turn a good 24 hours into a great one with another win […]

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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