What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 28-17, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Carlos Rodón (0-0, 6.23 ERA) vs Huascar Brazobán (2-1, 2.14 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on FOX, FOX. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

May 16, 2026

The New York Yankees were 28-17, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the New York Mets 5-2 at Citi Field.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

a rough stretch

The definition of lukewarm. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. At least last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.

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Yankees Game on May 16

Opponent:	New York Mets (18-26)
Location:	Citi Field
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Carlos Rodón (0-0, 6.23 ERA) vs Huascar Brazobán (2-1, 2.14 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	FOX, FOX
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the New York Mets 5-2 at Citi Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	5	10	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	5	1

Highlights

Ben Rice went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 3-4 with 2 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	29	14	.674		W1
Yankees	28	17	.622	2.0	W1
Orioles	20	25	.444	10.0	L1
Blue Jays	19	25	.432	10.5	L1
Red Sox	18	26	.409	11.5	L2

New York Yankees are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	14	.314	1.104	30
99 Aaron Judge	16	.267	1.010	30
35 Cody Bellinger	5	.270	.846	30

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	6-1	1.35	0.78	60.0
40 Ryan Weathers	2-2	3.00	1.11	45.0
29 Will Warren	5-1	3.42	1.16	47.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
13 Jazz Chisholm Jr.	4 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
48 Paul Goldschmidt	6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
31 Cam Schlittler	6.2 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
29 Will Warren	6.1 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
63 Fernando Cruz	3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Yankees News

Cam Schlittler continues to shine as the Yankees' unexpected ace, boasting an AL-leading 1.35 ERA through nine starts, and a vital 7-2 record in those outings. As excitement builds for tonight's Subway Series against the Mets, the Yankees face a setback with Max Fried heading to the IL due to a left elbow injury. This puts a dent in the rotation just as they prepare for a critical matchup. With Schlittler's star rising, fans are left wondering how he’ll handle the spotlight against a rival team, especially given the energy that the Subway Series always brings. Meanwhile, Randal Grichuk's hot streak with the White Sox highlights the challenges the Yankees face, as their offense has struggled lately. With a 2-5 record over the past week, the need to turn things around is more pressing than ever.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

The Yankees’ Other Young Ace In The Making

If you weren’t familiar with Cam Schlittler before this season, I’m sure you are now. The 25-year-old owns an AL-leading 1.35 ERA across nine starts. The Yankees are 7-2 in his outings, and opposing batters are hitting .176 against the righty and his devastating three-fastball mix. With Tarik Skubal on the shelf, Schlittler has emerged […]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees place Max Fried on IL with bone bruise on left elbow

As was expected after he exited his Wednesday start early in Baltimore, Max Fried is going on the IL with an elbow injury before the Yankees’ Subway Series showdown tonight against the Mets. The good news is that the southpaw, who underwent Tommy John surgery as a minor leaguer in 2014, appears to have dodged […]

MLB.com

Schlittler shines under bright city lights in memorable Subway Series debut

NEW YORK – All these years later, there’s still a palpable jolt of energy when the Subway Series rolls around. Manhattan’s avenues were flooded by rivalry caps as the weekend closed in, and by dusk, each pitch could be seen on an ultra-high-definition Times Square billboard that spanned an entire

MLB.com

Fried (elbow) expects short IL stint -- and could join Cole in rotation on return

NEW YORK – The Yankees’ dream pairing of Max Fried and Gerrit Cole atop the rotation never materialized during their first season as teammates. That anticipated one-two punch appears to be delayed this year, too. Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a left elbow bone

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees @ New York Mets: Cam Schlittler vs. Clay Holmes

The first Subway Series matchup of the season features a pitching duel that, a few years ago, would have sounded completely ridiculous. Currently the best starter on the Yankees staff, Cam Schlittler enters Friday night looking less like a youngster trying to stick in a rotation and more like a legitimate Cy Young contender, while […]

Yanksgoyard

Randal Grichuk's surge with White Sox couldn't come at worse time for Yankees

Randal Grichuk is tearing it up with the Chicago White Sox, and while his resurgence couldn't come at a worse time for the Yankees, it doesn't mean bad process.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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