What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 81-62, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Cam Schlittler (12-6, 2.04 ERA) vs Gabriel Hughes (0-6, 6.19 ERA). First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Rockies.TV. First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

September 08, 2026

The New York Yankees were 81-62, 2nd in the AL East. The New York Yankees did not play yesterday.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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outscoring opponents

A healthy temperature for a reason. Outscoring opponents by 15 this week. Factor in the offense at 5.7 R/G is a clear positive right now.

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Yankees Game on September 08

Opponent:	Colorado Rockies (55-88)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	07:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cam Schlittler (12-6, 2.04 ERA) vs Gabriel Hughes (0-6, 6.19 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Rockies.TV

Yankees Score & Recap

The New York Yankees did not play yesterday.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	85	58	.594		L1
Yankees	81	62	.566	4.0	L1
Red Sox	80	65	.552	6.0	W5
Blue Jays	72	73	.497	14.0	L2
Orioles	70	75	.483	16.0	W1

New York Yankees are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	36	.259	.878	88
26 Luis García Jr.	28	.284	.859	88
35 Cody Bellinger	12	.264	.756	62

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	12-6	2.04	0.94	171.2
47 Brent Headrick	7-3	1.89	1.16	71.1
58 Paul Blackburn	7-3	1.72	1.03	78.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 Ben Rice	6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
31 Cam Schlittler	8.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
29 Will Warren	7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

Aaron Judge is back, and the Yankees' fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the captain returns from a three-month stint on the injured list due to a rib fracture. His presence is a game-changer, especially as the Yankees gear up to face the Colorado Rockies tomorrow. Despite yesterday's narrow loss to the Padres, the team's recent offensive output has been strong, averaging 5.7 runs per game over the last week with players like Ben Rice and Luis García Jr. stepping up. However, the bullpen remains a concern, with Michael Fulmer's signing proving to be a letdown. The recent comments from Jasson Dominguez about Anthony Volpe also highlight the depth of talent within the system, showing that while the Yanks are fighting to stay in division contention, the future looks bright.

Sources

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees activate Aaron Judge after three-month layoff

Our long tri-state area is over: Aaron Judge is back. After missing over three months with a right rib fracture, the Yankee captain will return to face the Colorado Rockies tomorrow night. The YES Network teased Judge’s return earlier today on Twitter/X: And the Yankees made his return official tonight: That we’d see two official […]

MLB.com

Judge is back! Yanks activate captain after 3 months on IL

NEW YORK -- The Yankees had no game scheduled for Monday, but Yankee Stadium still hosted one of their most important events in months: Aaron Judge swinging a bat, facing live pitching for the first time since late May. That was nothing compared to the celebratory atmosphere that should accompany

MLB.com

Predicting the 2026 Gold Glove Award winners

As with every other superlative for the 2026 season -- MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year -- the Gold Glove Awards look to produce some intense competition at multiple positions. There are the usual suspects, such as Braves first baseman Matt Olson and Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., who

Pinstripe Alley

The Yankees Birthday Series, presented by Pinstripe Alley

During my tenure at Pinstripe Alley—hell, during my entire time as a baseball fan—I’ve never been shy about delving into the team’s history and exploring the lives of its long roll call of players, both incredible and regrettable. We provide plenty of other coverage on the current-day activities of the teams, so I like having […]

Yanksgoyard

Michael Fulmer signing has quickly turned into unsavory Yankees experience we all expected

The New York Yankees signed Michael Fulmer to help out in the bullpen despite his limited action over the past two years.

Yanksgoyard

Jasson Dominguez's comments on Anthony Volpe show how crazy Yankees rebound has been

Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez recently made a wild comparison involving Anthony Volpe that reminded everyone how much Volpe has dominated Triple-A.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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