What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 26-12, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Max Fried (4-1, 2.39 ERA) vs Jacob Misiorowski (2-2, 2.84 ERA). First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Brewers.TV. First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

May 08, 2026

The New York Yankees were 26-12, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees blew out the Texas Rangers 9-2 at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

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Yankees Game on May 08

Opponent:	Milwaukee Brewers (19-16)
Location:	American Family Field
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Max Fried (4-1, 2.39 ERA) vs Jacob Misiorowski (2-2, 2.84 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Brewers.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 56°F, Wind 7 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees blew out the Texas Rangers 9-2 at Yankee Stadium.

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

Highlights

Cody Bellinger went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
Trent Grisham went 3-5 with 3 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Yankees	26	12	.684		W1
Rays	25	12	.676	0.5	W7
Orioles	17	21	.447	9.0	L1
Blue Jays	16	21	.432	9.5	L4
Red Sox	16	22	.421	10.0	L1

New York Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +34 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	12	.343	1.214	27
99 Aaron Judge	15	.270	1.043	29
35 Cody Bellinger	5	.299	.924	28

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	5-1	1.52	0.87	47.1
40 Ryan Weathers	2-2	3.03	1.19	38.2
29 Will Warren	4-1	3.46	1.20	41.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 Ben Rice	5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
35 Cody Bellinger	6 hits, 5 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games
19 Ryan McMahon	4 hits, 1 HR, 3 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
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

The Yankees are in a bit of a bind after losing Jasson Domínguez to the injured list with a shoulder sprain following a spectacular catch, making way for the highly anticipated call-up of 6-foot-7 outfield prospect Spencer Jones. With the team boasting a solid record of 25-12 and a recent 5-2 stretch, they’ve showcased an impressive run differential of +24 over the last week, but last night’s disappointing loss to the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium (1-6) has cast a shadow over their momentum. Aaron Judge continues to lead the charge with a respectable .273 average, and with fresh talent like Jones joining the mix, fans have reason to remain optimistic despite the injury setbacks. As they face the Rangers again today, the Yankees are reminded of their resilience and the bright future ahead.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Yankees To Recall Spencer Jones

The Yankees are going to call up outfield prospect Spencer Jones, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. That will apparently be the corresponding move for fellow outfielder Jasson Domínguez heading to the injured list. Domínguez departed today’s game after crashing into the wall to make a catch. He was examined by the medical staff for a […]

Mlbtraderumors

Yankees Select Brendan Beck

The Yankees announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of righty Brendan Beck from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Right-hander Yerry de los Santos was optioned to Triple-A following last night’s game. New York already had a trio of 40-man roster vacancies. Their roster is now at 38. Beck will be with the club for today’s afternoon tilt […]

MLB.com

Yanks to call up 6-foot-7 slugging prospect Spencer Jones (source)

NEW YORK -- The Yankees have dreamed upon this for years: An outfield stocked with towering sluggers Aaron Judge and Spencer Jones, a pair of 6-foot-7 mashers obliterating balls from opposite sides of the plate. That vision is set to become reality this weekend. A source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand

MLB.com

Domínguez in concussion protocol, has shoulder sprain after collision with wall

NEW YORK -- Jasson Domínguez will be on the injured list for at least “a few weeks” after an MRI revealed a low-grade sprain of his left AC joint, the result of his exceptional catch on the first play of Thursday’s 9-2 Yankees victory over the Rangers, manager Aaron Boone

Spotify

Podcast: Yanks turn to top prospect after scary injury

Podcast · MLB.com · Are you a baseball fan looking for a quick, easy way to catch up on all the scores and stories from the night before? To hear the craziest stat from every team? To learn which player dominated the day? To find out who tied Boots Poffenberger’s 90-year-old hit-by-pitch record?MLB.com’s Morning Lineup podcast will be coming to you five days a week – Monday through Friday – all in...

Pinstripe Alley

The inimitable magic of John Sterling

It’s still hard to believe that John Sterling is no longer with us. The longtime voice of the Yankees who died at age 87 this past Monday was, in my book, among the greatest broadcasters of all time. He brought unforgettable moments to life with his signature theatrical flair, delighting and entertaining generations of Yankees […]

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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