What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 66-51, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Cam Schlittler (10-6, 2.26 ERA) vs Grant Holmes (7-4, 3.67 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

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

New York Yankees News & Updates

August 09, 2026

The New York Yankees were 66-51, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees squeaked by the Atlanta Braves 5-4 at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

getting outscored

Hard to read this team right now. Down 6 in run differential this week. That's significant. On top of that, just 3.1 runs per game this stretch. Not enough.

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Yankees Game on August 09

Opponent:	Atlanta Braves (70-47)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cam Schlittler (10-6, 2.26 ERA) vs Grant Holmes (7-4, 3.67 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, BravesVision
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees squeaked by the Atlanta Braves 5-4 at Yankee Stadium.

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

Highlights

Spencer Jones went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
Ben Rice went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
George Lombard Jr. went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	70	46	.603		W5
Yankees	66	51	.564	4.5	W2
Red Sox	64	52	.552	6.0	L1
Orioles	56	61	.479	14.5	L3
Blue Jays	56	62	.475	15.0	W2

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	32	.260	.903	75
26 Luis García Jr.	24	.282	.871	78
48 Paul Goldschmidt	16	.247	.758	44

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Brent Headrick	6-1	1.52	1.15	59.1
31 Cam Schlittler	10-6	2.26	0.95	139.2
53 David Bednar	5-3	2.61	1.05	51.2

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
54 Max Fried	6.1 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

Gerrit Cole continues to solidify his legacy as one of the game's top pitchers, reaching a significant milestone as the Yankees celebrated Old-Timers' Day, but it was the fresh faces that stole the spotlight, hinting at a brighter future. The Yankees eked out a 3-2 victory over the Braves yesterday, leaving them with a lukewarm 4-3 record over the past week and a troubling run differential of -5. As they face a team that boasts one of the best records in baseball, the Yankees must address their offensive struggles, averaging just 2.7 runs per game recently. Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s disappointing season adds urgency to their search for answers, especially with lackluster internal bullpen options emerging. The past may have been celebrated, but without a spark in the present, the future could dim just as quickly.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Details On Tarik Skubal Trade Discussions

It was a week ago today that Tarik Skubal was dealt to the Dodgers in a blockbuster move, with the Tigers receiving right-hander River Ryan and two prospects (outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander Brady Smith) in return for the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner. ESPN’s Jeff Passan and The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal shared some interesting […]

MLB.com

Yanks' past, present, future coincide as Cole hits milestone -- and kids steal show

NEW YORK – On an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the Yankees’ past, Gerrit Cole offered another reminder of what has made him one of the league’s finest pitchers for more than a decade. Under that same spotlight, two of his rookie teammates offered a glimpse of their potential. Cole struck

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees’ rookies lead the way in Old-Timers’ Day win over Atlanta

Baseball’s a funny sport. Old-Timers’ Day activities had us awash in the nostalgia of past Yankee greatness. Chris Sale and Gerrit Cole were starting today, two of the defining pitchers of their rapidly-closing era. Yet as our attention turned to the past, then to the ever-fleeting present, it was the future of the Yankees that […]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves: Gerrit Cole vs. Chris Sale

Set the clock back seven or eight years and this is the premier game of the weekend. Neither Gerrit Cole nor Chris Sale are fully the Cy Youngs they used to be, and yet they’re both still quite good in 2026. After a nailbiter of a win yesterday, Cole will look to give the Yankees […]

Yanksgoyard

Yankees have Jazz Chisholm Jr. insurance and possible replacement hiding in plain sight

As Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s disappointing season continues, the New York Yankees would be wise to give this red-hot minor leaguer a shot.

Yanksgoyard

Yankees insider floats laughable internal bullpen solution who can't be trusted

The New York Yankees will turn to internal options to solve their bullpen needs, but one proposed option is downright terrifying.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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