What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 78-59, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Elmer Rodríguez (0-2, 4.70 ERA) vs Walbert Ureña (8-9, 2.94 ERA). First pitch at 09:38 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, KCOP 13. First pitch at 09:38 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

August 31, 2026

The New York Yankees were 78-59, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees dominated the Boston Red Sox 16-1 at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

This is what a hot stretch looks like. Last night's win by 15 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Factor in offense humming at 6.1 R/G this week.

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Yankees Game on August 31

Opponent:	Los Angeles Angels (52-85)
Location:	Angel Stadium
First Pitch:	09:38 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Elmer Rodríguez (0-2, 4.70 ERA) vs Walbert Ureña (8-9, 2.94 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, KCOP 13
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 75°F, Wind 4 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees dominated the Boston Red Sox 16-1 at Yankee Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	7	0
	0	0	0	0	5	1	1	9		16	18	0

Highlights

José Caballero went 3-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Paul Goldschmidt went 3-6 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	82	54	.603		W4
Yankees	78	59	.569	4.5	W2
Red Sox	74	63	.540	8.5	L2
Orioles	68	69	.496	14.5	W3
Blue Jays	68	70	.493	15.0	W3

New York Yankees are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	35	.254	.877	86
26 Luis García Jr.	28	.287	.875	88
12 Trent Grisham	18	.211	.710	57

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	12-6	2.09	0.97	163.2
47 Brent Headrick	7-3	1.97	1.21	68.2
53 David Bednar	6-3	2.31	0.98	58.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
14 Amed Rosario	4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
28 Austin Wells	3 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
34 Heliot Ramos	3 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
72 José Caballero	6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
26 Luis García Jr.	4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
48 Paul Goldschmidt	4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games
78 Spencer Jones	3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
45 Gerrit Cole	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
29 Will Warren	7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
54 Max Fried	6.1 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

Heliot Ramos made headlines by hitting his first home run as a Yankee, adding a much-needed spark to a team that just got swept by the Red Sox in a disappointing 0-6 loss at Yankee Stadium. As the Yankees sit at 77-59, currently two games behind in their division, the pressure is on to turn things around, especially with Aaron Judge gearing up for a potential return during the upcoming West Coast trip. The Yankees have been inconsistent, and although they recently split a doubleheader with Boston, they need to capitalize on every opportunity to stay in the playoff race. Meanwhile, Mitch Garver's decision to trigger an opt-out clause in his contract adds a layer of complexity to the roster dynamics. With the postseason looming, the Yankees must find a way to combine their hot bats,like Ramos and Luis García Jr.,and improve their overall consistency.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Mitch Garver Exercises Assignment Clause In Yankees Contract

Mitch Garver joined the Yankees on a minor league deal earlier this month, and it was reported at the time that the contract contained an opt-out clause. The New York Post’s Joel Sherman writes that the opt-out provision is an assignment clause (or upward mobility clause) that Garver has now triggered, establishing a 2pm CT […]

MLB.com

'I needed this': Ramos hits 1st HR for Yankees, who take season series from Sox

NEW YORK – Heliot Ramos beamed as he skipped around third base, thumping the front of his pinstriped jersey with his right hand. He’ll never forget his first home run as a member of the Yankees. If that swing winds up carrying weight into the postseason, his teammates may remember

MLB.com

Judge to travel with Yanks on West Coast trip, plans to ramp up activities

NEW YORK – Aaron Judge is packing his bags for the West Coast, representing another notable development as the Yankees captain aims to rejoin the big league lineup in September. Judge will accompany the club on its six-game road trip to the Angels and Padres. Southern California will thus serve

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees Social Media Spotlight: The Willow Gala

It’s Sunday once more, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! It was rivalry week in the Bronx, with the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox coming to town to play seven games in six days. The on-field action only tells us half the story of this […]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Will Warren vs. Ranger Suárez

If nothing else, the Yankees have maintained the status quo after splitting the doubleheader on Saturday. Playing at home, though, the expectation was always to gain ground on the Red Sox, and to do that, they’ll need to win again on Sunday. Perhaps more importantly, the season series is on the line, as is potential […]

Yanksgoyard

Mets just gave Yankees extremely bold platoon option with Luis Robert Jr. decision

The New York Mets decision to put Luis Robert Jr. on waivers presents the New York Yankees with a bold solution to help ease some of Trent Grisham's woes.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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