What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 4-1, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Cam Schlittler (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs George Kirby (1-0, 1.50 ERA). First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Mariners.TV. First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

April 01, 2026

The New York Yankees were 4-1, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees bested the Seattle Mariners 5-0 at T-Mobile Park.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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the season is just getting started

Small sample size at 5 games. Cruising at a nice clip. Last night's win by 5 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. On top of that, holding teams to 0.6 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.

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Yankees Game on April 01

Opponent:	Seattle Mariners (3-3)
Location:	T-Mobile Park
First Pitch:	04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cam Schlittler (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs George Kirby (1-0, 1.50 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Mariners.TV
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 73°F, Wind 11 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees bested the Seattle Mariners 5-0 at T-Mobile Park.

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

Highlights

Giancarlo Stanton went 2-4 with 2 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Blue Jays	4	1	.800		W1
Yankees	4	1	.800		W1
Orioles	2	3	.400	2.0	L2
Rays	2	3	.400	2.0	L1
Red Sox	1	4	.200	3.0	L4

New York Yankees are 4-1 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Giancarlo Stanton	1	.500	1.250	4
22 Ben Rice	0	.357	.971	3
35 Cody Bellinger	0	.333	.873	0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 Ben Rice	4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
35 Cody Bellinger	4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games
27 Giancarlo Stanton	6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
54 Max Fried	7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
53 David Bednar	2 SV, 2.0 IP, 0 ER in 2 recent games

Yankees News

The Yankees bounced back from a tough loss to the Mariners with a dominant 5-0 win, showcasing Max Fried's ace-level performance that helped the team make history not seen in over 80 years. Despite the positive momentum, the unsettling news of Carlos Rodón experiencing hamstring tightness casts a shadow over an otherwise promising start to the season, currently sitting at 3-1 with a stellar run differential of +11. The team's early success is marred by the passing of 1977 World Series champion Ken Clay, reminding fans of the franchise's storied history. Meanwhile, an awkward ongoing argument with umpires makes it clear the Yankees must clean up their act. As they prepare for the next game against Seattle, the mix of optimism and concern sets the tone for the season ahead.

Sources

MLB.com

Led by Fried, stingy Yanks make history not seen in 80+ years

SEATTLE -- Max Fried had plenty to block out before his Opening Night start, a made-for-streaming production with yellow cabs and San Francisco cable cars parked beyond the dugouts, plus fireworks that left a haze over the ballpark. This time, there were no distractions -- just pitching. And that suited

MLB.com

Rodón's recovery hits snag due to hamstring tightness

SEATTLE -- Carlos Rodón's relatively smooth recovery from offseason elbow surgery has hit a snag. Rodón experienced right hamstring tightness on Tuesday while going through his workout program, manager Aaron Boone said before the Yankees’ game against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

Pinstripe Alley

Max Fried resets the tone as Yankees even series in Seattle

The Yankees got exactly the response they needed Tuesday night, bouncing back from their first loss of the season with a 5-0 win over the Mariners in Seattle. After Monday’s frustrating walk-off defeat, New York handed the ball to Max Fried on normal rest thanks to Sunday’s rare offday, and the ace delivered exactly the […]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees fans voiced pessimism in “Hope-O-Meter” poll

The New York Yankees are off to as good a start as you can ask for in the 2026 Major League Baseball season. After a series sweep of the San Francisco Giants on the road, they travel up the west coast and play the Seattle Mariners for a three-game series before a day off and […]

Yanksgoyard

Surprise young Yankees 1977 World Series standout passes away, earns YES tribute

Ken Clay of the New York Yankees, a 1977 and 1978 World Series champion, has died.

Yanksgoyard

Yankees can't continue bush league behavior with umpires in wake of ABS advantage

The New York Yankees continuing to argue balls and strikes with the advantage is nonsensical and asking for trouble.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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