What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 89-66, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Carlos Rodón (6-3, 2.95 ERA) vs Nick Martinez (15-4, 2.94 ERA). First pitch at 01:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Rays.TV. First pitch at 01:05 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

September 22, 2026

The New York Yankees were 89-66, 2nd in the AL East. The New York Yankees did not play yesterday.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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outscoring opponents

Quietly productive. Outscoring teams by 14 over 7 games. The margins are real. Plus, opponents scoring just 3.4 per game. The mound work is solid.

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Yankees Game on September 22

Opponent:	Tampa Bay Rays (95-60)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	01:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Carlos Rodón (6-3, 2.95 ERA) vs Nick Martinez (15-4, 2.94 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Rays.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 65°F, Wind 8 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

The New York Yankees did not play yesterday.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	95	60	.613		W2
Yankees	89	66	.574	6.0	L2
Red Sox	84	72	.538	11.5	L2
Blue Jays	77	80	.490	19.0	L1
Orioles	76	81	.484	20.0	W1

New York Yankees are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	39	.261	.888	95
26 Luis García Jr.	30	.281	.843	91
35 Cody Bellinger	16	.270	.779	71

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	14-6	1.94	0.91	190.2
47 Brent Headrick	7-4	2.10	1.18	77.0
58 Paul Blackburn	7-3	1.63	1.07	83.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
28 Austin Wells	4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
96 George Lombard Jr.	4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
34 Heliot Ramos	2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
55 Carlos Rodón	6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
29 Will Warren	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
54 Max Fried	7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

The New York Yankees are on the brink of playoff contention, but the looming specter of the Tampa Bay Rays stands in the way, with just seven games left in the regular season. Yesterday's loss to the Diamondbacks, while frustrating, is a minor hiccup compared to the urgent need to keep the Rays from celebrating in the Bronx. Spencer Jones is finally finding his groove at the plate, and his recent adjustments could earn him a postseason spot, but the Yankees' rotation decisions against the Rays are raising eyebrows. With the potential for a Wild Card Series in sight, the Yankees must also navigate lineup choices as Jazz Chisholm Jr. nears his return. The pressure is mounting, and every game counts in this heated race.

Sources

MLB.com

With AL East title on line, Yanks determined to keep Rays from celebrating in Bronx

NEW YORK -- It has felt inevitable that the American League East race would be decided this week in the Bronx. The Rays have led the Majors’ most competitive division for most of the season, and they haven’t ceded the top spot in the standings since reclaiming first place on

Pinstripe Alley

Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request

We’re nearly there folks. The Yankees have just seven games left in the regular season, with only the thinnest of hopes at the division title left. The Rays will eliminate the Yankees from AL East contention with a combinationwin and a Yankees loss, and with the four-game set between the two about to kick off […]

Pinstripe Alley

Spencer Jones is earning his spot on the postseason roster

Spencer Jones is finally gaining some momentum at the plate and earning his spot on the postseason roster after making some needed adjustments. Who does he have to thank, you might ask? Aaron Judge’s hitting coach, perhaps. Jones, whose height and build are very similar to the Yankees captain, first met with Judge’s hitting coach, […]

Yanksgoyard

Yankees' rotation vs. Rays is setting up a potential Wild Card Series mistake

Yankees' rotation vs. Tampa Bay Rays will make you wonder whether Gerrit Cole or Cam Schlittler will start Game 1 vs. the Boston Red Sox

Yanksgoyard

Red Sox-Cubs weather nightmare could give Yankees a surprising playoff edge

The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs could get stuck playing Monday before the New York Yankees' Wild Card Series.

Yahoo Sports

Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s imminent return will push Yankees to make difficult lineup decisions

Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s return from a right thumb sprain is near, meaning the Yankees face some interesting decisions.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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