What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 89-64, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Cam Schlittler (14-6, 1.95 ERA) vs Brandon Pfaadt (7-3, 3.77 ERA). First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, DBACKS.TV. First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

September 19, 2026

The New York Yankees were 89-64, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees blasted the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-2 at Chase Field.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

This is what a hot stretch looks like. A 7-run win last night helps the cause. And the 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.

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Yankees Game on September 19

Opponent:	Arizona Diamondbacks (80-74)
Location:	Chase Field
First Pitch:	08:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cam Schlittler (14-6, 1.95 ERA) vs Brandon Pfaadt (7-3, 3.77 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, DBACKS.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 7 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees blasted the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-2 at Chase Field.

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

Highlights

Ben Rice went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
George Lombard Jr. went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	93	60	.608		L1
Yankees	89	64	.582	4.0	W1
Red Sox	84	70	.545	9.5	W2
Blue Jays	76	78	.494	17.5	L1
Orioles	75	79	.487	18.5	L1

New York Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	39	.264	.897	94
26 Luis García Jr.	30	.283	.852	91
35 Cody Bellinger	16	.273	.788	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	1.90	1.16	75.2
58 Paul Blackburn	7-3	1.65	1.07	81.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
35 Cody Bellinger	7 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
55 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 New York Yankees face a significant setback as Aaron Judge heads back to the injured list with a calf strain, complicating their playoff push at a critical moment. Without their captain, the team's postseason aspirations take a serious hit, especially with their recent 5-2 stretch now overshadowed by this injury. On a brighter note, the Yankees managed to secure a win against the Arizona Diamondbacks, riding a five-run first inning to victory behind Gerrit Cole, who, despite recent struggles, showed resilience. With a record of 88-64, the Yankees are still in the playoff hunt, but they must find a way to rally without their star player, as the pressure mounts in the final stretch of the regular season.

Sources

Pinstripe Alley

Aaron Judge heading to the injured list with calf strain

Just days after his return from a lengthy absence, Aaron Judge is once again heading to the injured list, a heavy blow for a Yankees team with great postseason aspirations that relies on the presence of their star player. Although the news broke today, Judge will be officially placed on the IL on Saturday, leaving […]

Mlbtraderumors

Reds Claim Oswaldo Cabrera

The Reds have claimed infielder/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers from the Yankees, according to announcements from both clubs. Alfre Alvarez of Con Las Bases Llenas reported the claim prior to the official announcement. Cabrera had been designated for assignment by the Yankees earlier this week. Cincinnati transferred infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer to the 60-day injured list […]

MLB.com

Down Judge, Yanks blitz D-backs behind steady Cole, pick up a game on Rays

PHOENIX -- Gerrit Cole had never surrendered seven home runs over a two-start span before his most recent outings, and with the playoffs around the corner, there was concern that the Yankees’ right-hander might have hit a wall. Most of that came from outside the clubhouse. Yankees manager Aaron Boone

MLB.com

Judge headed back to IL with right calf strain; no timeline for his return

PHOENIX -- Aaron Judge is going back on the injured list, meaning the Yankees must navigate the end of the regular season without their captain -- and potentially part of the playoffs. Judge will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain on Saturday, the team

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees ride five-run first to series-opening romp of Diamondbacks

The two starting pitchers entered this game trending in opposite directions. Gerrit Cole had just allowed the most home runs (seven) in a two-start span in his career, while Eduardo Rodriguez is in the midst of a career year with a 2.62 ERA. One of those trends remained — Cole giving up another home run […]

Yanksgoyard

Yankees' playoff hopes plummet as Aaron Judge hits Injured List ahead of Friday's game

The New York Yankees are in playoff peril without Aaron Judge, who suffered a calf strain.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

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

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