What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 21-11, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Ryan Weathers (1-2, 3.21 ERA) vs Kyle Bradish (1-3, 4.20 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, MASN. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

May 02, 2026

The New York Yankees were 21-11, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

In a good rhythm. A 5-run win last night helps the cause. On top of that, 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking.

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Yankees Game on May 02

Opponent:	Baltimore Orioles (15-17)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Ryan Weathers (1-2, 3.21 ERA) vs Kyle Bradish (1-3, 4.20 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, MASN
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 55°F, Wind 4 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 at Yankee Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	3	0
	1	4	0	0	0	0	1	1		7	11	1

Highlights

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

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Yankees	21	11	.656		W1
Rays	19	12	.613	1.5	W1
Blue Jays	15	17	.469	6.0	W1
Orioles	15	17	.469	6.0	L2
Red Sox	13	19	.406	8.0	W1

New York Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	11	.330	1.169	26
99 Aaron Judge	12	.263	1.019	21
14 Amed Rosario	4	.267	.830	14

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	4-1	1.51	0.74	41.2
29 Will Warren	4-0	2.39	1.06	37.2
54 Max Fried	4-1	2.09	0.80	47.1

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
54 Max Fried	8.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
29 Will Warren	6.1 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
40 Ryan Weathers	7.1 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

Randal Grichuk's decision to elect free agency marks another low point for the Yankees, who are still grappling with roster inconsistencies as they sit at 20-11, leading the division. Meanwhile, Will Warren continues to elevate his case for a permanent rotation spot, dazzling with nine strikeouts in a quality start that propelled the Yanks to a solid 7-2 win over the Orioles. This victory demonstrates the team's recent momentum, going 5-2 over the last week with a remarkable +12 run differential. As the Yankees aim to solidify their standing, the impending return of Anthony Volpe adds an intriguing layer to their lineup. With the Orioles in town, the Yanks have a chance to capitalize and extend their lead, but they must do so while navigating the fallout of recent roster changes.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Randal Grichuk Elects Free Agency

The Yankees announced that outfielder Randal Grichuk has elected free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. Grichuk, 34, signed a minor league deal with the Yankees in the offseason. That deal came with a $2.5MM salary if he got added […]

Mlbtraderumors

Paul DeJong Opts Out Of Yankees Deal

Veteran infielder Paul DeJong has opted out of his minor league contract with the Yankees and is now a free agent, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. DeJong is only hitting .203 in Triple-A, but he’s clobbered six homers and walked at a 19% clip in 83 plate appearances, leaving him with an […]

MLB.com

Warren wipes out O's with 9 K's in 3rd straight quality start

NEW YORK -- Right-hander Will Warren continues to show that he wants to stay in the Yankees’ rotation. On Friday night, he threw his third consecutive quality start in a 7-2 victory over the Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Warren was dealing throughout the game, pitching 6 1/3 innings, allowing two

MLB.com

Volpe (shoulder) nearing return, but Yanks not rushing him back

Rodón gets closer to making 2026 debut, while Domínguez dodges injury scare

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees beat Orioles with ease on Friday behind Ben Rice, Will Warren

Spearheaded by a fantastic effort from Will Warren, the Yankees took early command of their first regular-season matchup against the Orioles in 2026, ultimately winning it 7-2. Specifically on Warren, seeing the front-level starters dominating is all well and good, but the built-in expectations may work against the excitement of it in certain instances. Although […]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Will Warren vs. Cade Povich

Entering May, believe it or not, the Yankees will be playing only their third series of the 2026 season against a divisional rival. The Baltimore Orioles roll into town fresh off a series win against the Houston Astros that felt more like a par than a birdie, given how the Houston season has trended—not to […]

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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