New York Yankees News & Updates
The New York Yankees were 27-17, 2nd in the AL East. The New York Yankees did not play yesterday.
Hard to feel good about the data. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. Also weighing on the score: falling from 1 to 2 in the division. The slide shows.
Yankees Game on May 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cam Schlittler (5-1, 1.35 ERA) vs Clay Holmes (4-3, 1.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 54°F, Wind 9 mph |
Yankees Score & Recap
The New York Yankees did not play yesterday.
Yankees Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
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28 | 14 | .667 | L1 | |
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Yankees
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27 | 17 | .614 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Orioles
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20 | 24 | .455 | 9.0 | W1 |
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Blue Jays
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19 | 24 | .442 | 9.5 | W1 |
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Red Sox
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18 | 25 | .419 | 10.5 | L1 |
New York Yankees are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Yankees Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .268 | 1.022 | 30 | |
| 13 | .303 | 1.080 | 29 | |
| 5 | .273 | .852 | 29 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 1.35 | 0.81 | 53.1 | |
| 2-2 | 3.00 | 1.11 | 45.0 | |
| 5-1 | 3.42 | 1.16 | 47.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Yankees News
The New York Yankees are feeling the heat after a disappointing series against the Baltimore Orioles, where they dropped a close 2-3 game, extending their recent slump to 2-5 in the last week. With a run differential of -4 during this stretch, the club's once-promising start is fading fast, and urgency is mounting as they cling to second in the AL East. Captains like Aaron Judge need to step up, yet vague comments from Anthony Volpe hint at deeper issues within the roster. Meanwhile, the emergence of backup catcher Ben Rice, boasting a .312 average, could prompt the front office to shake things up before the trade deadline. With a critical Subway Series against the Mets looming, the Yankees need to reclaim their momentum or risk falling further behind in the division.
Yankees Upcoming Schedule
The New York Yankees host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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