What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 88-63, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Carlos Rodón (6-3, 2.94 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (9-10, 4.98 ERA). First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, YES. First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

September 16, 2026

The New York Yankees were 88-63, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees pummeled the Minnesota Twins 8-1 at Target Field.

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Yankees Game on September 16

Opponent:	Minnesota Twins (70-81)
Location:	Target Field
First Pitch:	01:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Carlos Rodón (6-3, 2.94 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (9-10, 4.98 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, YES
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 64°F, Wind 1 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees pummeled the Minnesota Twins 8-1 at Target Field.

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

Highlights

Spencer Jones went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Cody Bellinger went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	91	59	.607		W4
Yankees	88	63	.583	3.5	W3
Red Sox	82	69	.543	9.5	L1
Blue Jays	75	77	.493	17.0	L2
Orioles	74	78	.487	18.0	W2

New York Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	38	.262	.882	92
26 Luis García Jr.	30	.286	.860	91
35 Cody Bellinger	16	.272	.790	71

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	14-6	1.95	0.90	184.2
47 Brent Headrick	7-3	1.94	1.18	74.1
58 Paul Blackburn	7-3	1.67	1.07	80.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
28 Austin Wells	2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
21 Carlos Rodón	6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31 Cam Schlittler	6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
29 Will Warren	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

The Yankees continue to steamroll through the competition, cruising to an 8-3 victory over the Twins while celebrating their playoff-clinching win the night before. Cody Bellinger and Spencer Jones showcased their power with home runs, and Max Fried delivered a standout performance with seven innings of stellar pitching, solidifying his role as a postseason contender. Despite Aaron Judge sitting this one out to manage his recovery, the team showed no signs of a hangover after their exhilarating clincher. With Clarke Schmidt set to return from the IL before Wednesday's finale, the Yankees are not just coasting into the playoffs, they are sending a clear message that they intend to make some noise. It’s no surprise that they hold a staggering .730 winning percentage against the Twins since 2002, reminding everyone that they are a force to be reckoned with.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Yankees To Activate Clarke Schmidt On Wednesday

The Yankees are likely to reinstate Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day injured list before Wednesday’s series finale in Minnesota, manager Aaron Boone told Gary Phillips of The New York Daily News. They optioned Bradley Hanner to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre tonight to clear a spot in the bullpen. New York will need to make another move tomorrow that’ll […]

MLB.com

No letdown for Yanks, who cruise past Twins a night after clincher

MINNEAPOLIS – If there was any concern that the Yankees would suffer from a hangover – figuratively or literally – after celebrating Monday’s playoff-clinching victory, they put those thoughts to rest quickly on Tuesday. Cody Bellinger and Spencer Jones homered and Max Fried pitched seven efficient and effective innings as

MLB.com

Judge held out of starting lineup day after Yanks clinch spot in playoff field

MINNEAPOLIS -- One day after clinching a postseason berth, the Yankees had most of their everyday regulars in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Twins. But not Aaron Judge. Judge, who returned to action one week ago after spending more than three months on the injured list due

Pinstripe Alley

Outfielders shine in another strong offensive game in Minnesota

The Yankees own the Twins. This is not news; this is a basic fact of life and something most baseball fans are aware of. Since 2002, the Yankees have a ridiculous 130-48 record against the Twins since 2002, a .730 winning percentage. That’s a 118-win pace, which means that the Yankees against the Twins for […]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees @ Minnesota Twins: Max Fried vs. Bailey Ober

The Yankees are heading to the playoffs. In a season of uncertainty (particularly around injuries), that much is certain after last night’s series-opening comeback victory officially punched their ticket for the ninth time in the last 10 seasons. Everything beyond that, though, is still unknown. While their playoff spot (and likely the top wild card […]

Yanksgoyard

Will Warren did exactly what Yankees fans demand of their struggling starters (and it worked)

Will Warren of the New York Yankees has made tons of adjustments heading into an October bullpen role.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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