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The New York Yankees are 5-1, 1st in the AL East.

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The New York Yankees are 5-1, 1st in the AL East. They are 5-1 over their last 7 games.

New York Yankees News & Updates

April 02, 2026

The New York Yankees were 5-1, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 at T-Mobile Park.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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taking over first place

Only 6 games in. A healthy temperature for a reason. Climbed to the top of the division. Also helping: the staff holding opponents to 1.0 RA/G this week.

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Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 at T-Mobile Park.

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Highlights

Paul Goldschmidt went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Ben Rice went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Yankees	5	1	.833		W2
Blue Jays	4	2	.667	1.0	L1
Orioles	3	3	.500	2.0	W1
Rays	2	4	.333	3.0	L2
Red Sox	1	5	.167	4.0	L5

New York Yankees are 5-1 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	1	.412	1.289	5
27 Giancarlo Stanton	1	.500	1.250	4
48 Paul Goldschmidt	1	.222	.889	3

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 Ben Rice	5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games
27 Giancarlo Stanton	6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
31 Cam Schlittler	6.1 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
54 Max Fried	7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

Cam Schlittler continues to solidify his role as a key asset for the Yankees, throwing another scoreless start in yesterday’s commanding 5-0 victory over the Mariners. With a record of 4-1 and a run differential of +16 over the last week, New York is riding high on elite pitching, having allowed just 0.6 runs per game. While Schlittler's performance is earning rave reviews, the shadow of Carlos Rodón's injury setback looms over the roster, reminding fans that depth will be crucial. The Yankees are pushing the envelope with innovative strategies, including their involvement in MLB's Automated Ball-Strike Challenge, but the real heart of this team lies in its pitching prowess. As they prepare to face Seattle again, the excitement builds around a squad that looks poised for a successful season.

Sources

MLB.com

Schlittler deals another scoreless start as Yankees seal 5-1 road trip

SEATTLE -- Cam Schlittler pitched what was celebrated as “the game of his life” in the American League Wild Card Series last October, announcing his presence on the postseason stage with a gritty performance that sent the Red Sox home. That designation may have been premature. The more Schlittler pitches

MLB.com

Yankees at forefront of ABS system: 'We’re aggressive with it'

SEATTLE – The batting helmet José Caballero tapped to initiate Major League Baseball’s first Automated Ball-Strike Challenge has been authenticated, set to be displayed at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. Beyond its historic value, Caballero’s helmet may be notable for another reason. That artifact from Opening

Megaphone

Podcast: Another gem from Schlittler

If you like pitching, yesterday was your day. Cam Schlittler, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Zac Gallen, Sandy Alcantara and Chris Sale all showed out, with Schlittler's Yanks now 5-1. Elsewhere, an MLB game ended on an ABS challenge for the first time.

Pinstripe Alley

Cam Schlittler dominates again, Yankees take series in Seattle

The story of the Yankees’ 2026 season so far has been all about the pitching. They opened the season with two shutouts, courtesy of Max Fried and Cam Schlittler. The second time through the rotation began on Tuesday night, and Fried continued his good work, once again not allowing a run. That set the stage […]

Pinstripe Alley

Potential for exciting, successful season is within Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders’ grasp

Shelley Duncan likes the team he has been given this season. A lot. He realizes it could totally change in a few weeks, given the nature of minor-league baseball. But for now, the manager of the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders is excited about the group he currently has. It has some experience, plenty of talent, and […]

Yanksgoyard

Carlos Rodón injury setback during rehab should've been on every Yankees fan's radar

The New York Yankees may have another injury situation brewing with Carlos Rodón, who suffered a setback during his rehab process.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

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

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