What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 79-60, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Cam Schlittler (12-6, 2.09 ERA) vs Reid Detmers (4-8, 3.54 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. First pitch at 09:38 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

September 02, 2026

The New York Yankees were 79-60, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees handled the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 at Angel Stadium.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Things are trending well. Last night's win by 4 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Factor in the +8 run differential backs up the record.

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Yankees Game on September 02

Opponent:	Los Angeles Angels (53-86)
Location:	Angel Stadium
First Pitch:	09:38 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cam Schlittler (12-6, 2.09 ERA) vs Reid Detmers (4-8, 3.54 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 2 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees handled the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 at Angel Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	7	14	0
	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	3	9	0

Highlights

Spencer Jones went 2-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Cody Bellinger went 3-5.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	83	55	.601		W1
Yankees	79	60	.568	4.5	W1
Red Sox	75	64	.540	8.5	L1
Orioles	69	70	.496	14.5	L1
Blue Jays	68	71	.489	15.5	L1

New York Yankees are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	35	.252	.865	86
26 Luis García Jr.	28	.286	.869	88
12 Trent Grisham	18	.209	.700	58

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	12-6	2.09	0.97	163.2
47 Brent Headrick	7-3	1.93	1.19	70.0
58 Paul Blackburn	7-2	1.62	1.03	78.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
28 Austin Wells	3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games
35 Cody Bellinger	7 hits, .467 AVG in last 3 games
34 Heliot Ramos	3 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
13 Jazz Chisholm Jr.	6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
78 Spencer Jones	4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .571 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

Gerrit Cole shone brightly against the Angels, tossing five strong innings in a much-needed 7-3 victory that put the Yankees back on track after a wearying stretch. As September heats up, the Yankees find themselves in a tight race, sitting 18 games above .500 at 78-60, but the margin for error is razor thin. Young gun Spencer Jones continues to be a bright spot, showcasing his potential with a powerful performance, reminding fans of the promise that lies ahead. Meanwhile, whispers of trade discussions surrounding Adley Rutschman signal that the Yankees are eyeing the future, even as they grapple with injury woes. With a crucial series against the Angels ahead, the team needs to build momentum and stave off a late-season collapse as the playoff picture looms ever closer.

Sources

MLB.com

Yanks add on, hold on after Cole battles into 6th

ANAHEIM -- For five innings on Tuesday night, Gerrit Cole looked every bit like the rotation anchor the Yankees needed to kick off a critical late-season road swing, setting the stage for a 7-3 victory over the Angels. Then, with one sharp swing of Christian Moore’s bat, a comfortable four-run

Pinstripe Alley

Spencer Jones continues to impress for Yankees in late-night win over Angels

Spencer Jones was, is, and will always be an enigma. He’s an incredibly divisive player, one who dazzles with his pure athleticism at his hulking size, with true light-tower power, all with an Achilles heel of struggling mightily to make contact. He’s a true four-tool player and will test the absolute limits of just how […]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees @ Los Angeles Angels: Gerrit Cole vs. Grayson Rodriguez

Welcome to September. For some teams, it’s just playing out the string of a long, disappointing season, while for others, it’s a month where every single game represents an opportunity, whether fighting for seeding, a division, or a spot in the dance at all. After a disappointing drubbing to end August in Anaheim, the Yankees […]

Yanksgoyard

Yankees confirmed to be a surprising wrinkle in Ketel Marte's bizarre story

Ketel Marte once pulled his Diamondbacks disappearing act on the New York Yankees, too.

Yanksgoyard

Further details of Yankees' Adley Rutschman trade talks, surprise Blue Jays rumor revealed

The New York Yankees talked to the Toronto Blue Jays about Kevin Gausman and were demanded to surrender MLB talent for Adley Rutschman.

Mlbtraderumors

Mets Recall Dylan Ross For MLB Debut

With rosters expanding today, the Mets have added right-hander Dylan Ross and outfielder Nick Morabito to the big-league squad, per a club announcement. Morabito has already played a few games in the majors. Ross will be making his debut when he gets into a game. New York selected Ross to the 40-man near the end […]

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

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

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