What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 18-9, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Luis Gil (1-1, 4.11 ERA) vs Spencer Arrighetti (2-0, 2.45 ERA). First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Space City Home Network. First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

April 26, 2026

The New York Yankees were 18-9, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the Houston Astros 8-3 at Daikin Park.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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Pretty straightforward. The 7-0 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Add in last night's win by 5 gives the score a boost.

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Yankees Game on April 26

Opponent:	Houston Astros (10-18)
Location:	Daikin Park
First Pitch:	02:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Luis Gil (1-1, 4.11 ERA) vs Spencer Arrighetti (2-0, 2.45 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Space City Home Network
Forecast:	🌦️ Light drizzle, 43°F, Wind 10 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the Houston Astros 8-3 at Daikin Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	0	1	0	3	1	2	8	12	0
	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	3	7	0

Highlights

José Caballero went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Austin Wells went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Ben Rice went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Trent Grisham went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Yankees	18	9	.667		W8
Rays	15	11	.577	2.5	W3
Orioles	13	14	.481	5.0	L1
Blue Jays	11	15	.423	6.5	W1
Red Sox	10	17	.370	8.0	W1

New York Yankees are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +38 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	9	.337	1.216	21
99 Aaron Judge	9	.229	.915	17
14 Amed Rosario	4	.263	.828	13

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	3-1	1.77	0.73	35.2
29 Will Warren	3-0	2.59	1.15	31.1
40 Ryan Weathers	1-2	3.21	1.22	33.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 Ben Rice	6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
13 Jazz Chisholm Jr.	5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
72 José Caballero	7 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games
19 Ryan McMahon	4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
54 Max Fried	8.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
40 Ryan Weathers	7.1 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
31 Cam Schlittler	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

The New York Yankees are on a scorching eight-game winning streak, bolstered by a powerful offense that has found its groove at just the right moment. After demolishing the Houston Astros 12-4, José Caballero continued to be a surprise spark, going 3-for-5 with another homer, showing that depth can be a game-changer. However, the excitement is tempered by the news that Giancarlo Stanton exited with right calf tightness, prompting concerns about his availability moving forward. Manager Aaron Boone remains optimistic, but this injury could pave the way for Jasson Dominguez to make an impact sooner than expected. With an impressive +35 run differential over the last week, the Yankees are not only leading the division but are also showcasing a lineup that looks ready for a long season ahead. Watch out, the Bronx Bombers are officially back.

Sources

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AL East Injury Notes: Stanton, Rodón, Gray, Melton

Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton exited yesterday’s game against the Astros in the sixth inning with right calf tightness. Manager Aaron Boone downplayed the seriousness of this issue, telling Chandler Rome of The Athletic it was “too early” for him to be concerned. “Hopefully we got ahead of anything serious, but we’ll just see where […]

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Caballero provides lift from bottom of order as Yanks extend win streak to 8

HOUSTON – The Yankees are doing nothing but winning these days, and a big reason has been the man at the bottom of the order. Continuing a torrid stretch, José Caballero homered for the second straight night as part of his third consecutive multi-hit game, finishing 3-for-5 in New York’s

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Yankees win eighth consecutive game with three homers in Houston

The Yankees arrived in Houston with all the momentum and a six-game winning streak following a sweep of the now-skipperless Red Sox at Fenway. A couple days later, they’re eyeing yet another dusting of a rival on the road. Behind a poised start from Ryan Weathers and an offense that continues to “have liftoff,” the […]

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New York Yankees @ Houston Astros: Ryan Weathers vs. Mike Burrows

The Yankees are rolling, and suddenly the offense looks awake again. After a brief April slowdown that had some fans uneasy, New York has responded with the type of outburst everyone had been waiting for. After feasting on the Royals in the Bronx, sweeping Boston at Fenway Park, and then opening the Houston series with […]

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Yankees quietly get important relief help back after unexpected offseason obstacles

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Timing couldn't be more perfect for Jasson Dominguez after Giancarlo Stanton's injury

Giancarlo Stanton suffered an apparent leg injury on Friday night, which could prompt the Yankees to promote Jasson Dominguez.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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