What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 36-25, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Carlos Rodón (1-2, 3.32 ERA) vs Slade Cecconi (3-5, 5.25 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

June 04, 2026

The New York Yankees were 36-25, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees let it slip away against the Cleveland Guardians 4-5 at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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Warm

the bats are locked in

Ticking along. The lineup producing 7.9 R/G this stretch. That's fuel for the score. Also helping: +24 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.

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Yankees Game on June 04

Opponent:	Cleveland Guardians (36-27)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Carlos Rodón (1-2, 3.32 ERA) vs Slade Cecconi (3-5, 5.25 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 2 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees let it slip away against the Cleveland Guardians 4-5 at Yankee Stadium.

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

Highlights

José Caballero went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	36	23	.610		L3
Yankees	36	25	.590	1.0	L2
Blue Jays	29	33	.468	8.5	L4
Orioles	29	33	.468	8.5	L1
Red Sox	26	34	.433	10.5	W1

New York Yankees are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +24 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	17	.304	1.042	44
99 Aaron Judge	17	.248	.908	38
35 Cody Bellinger	8	.272	.843	40

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	7-3	1.89	0.86	76.1
63 Fernando Cruz	3-1	2.08	1.23	26.0
47 Brent Headrick	3-1	1.88	1.33	28.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
14 Amed Rosario	4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
48 Paul Goldschmidt	5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
45 Gerrit Cole	6.2 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
31 Cam Schlittler	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
53 David Bednar	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Yankees News

The Yankees’ 4-9 loss to the Guardians was a stark reminder that even their ace, Gerrit Cole, is vulnerable, allowing three home runs including a crucial shot from José Ramírez. As fans absorb the fallout from last night’s defeat and the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Judge’s rib cage injury,now confirmed as a bone bruise,there’s a sense of urgency creeping into the Bronx. The team still holds a solid 5-2 record over the past week, but the defeat stings, especially with the Knicks stealing the spotlight in the NBA Finals. Meanwhile, the Yankees are adjusting their long-term plans with pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange moving to the bullpen, a strategy that hints at their future vision. The mix of hot offense, potential injuries, and shifting prospects makes for a complicated narrative as the Yankees prepare to face the Guardians again.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Yankees Move Prospect Carlos Lagrange To Bullpen For 2026

The Yankees are moving pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange to the bullpen in Triple-A, as first reported by Jack Curry of The YES Network. Manager Aaron Boone subsequently confirmed the decision while adding that the team still hopes to develop Lagrange as a starter in future seasons. “We definitely view him long term as a starter,” Boone […]

MLB.com

Judge to get more tests on ailing rib cage as Yanks seek clarity on injury

NEW YORK – Aaron Judge watched a second consecutive game from the Yankee Stadium bench on Wednesday, and as he did, the Yankees’ medical staff continued to seek a clear read on what is ailing their captain. A New York-based specialist confirmed the club’s initial diagnosis of a bone bruise

MLB.com

Cole's first hiccup: 3 HRs to Guards, one to eternal adversary J-Ram

NEW YORK – Gerrit Cole knew what he had seen in real time, but still he reached for the dugout iPad as though an alternate angle might shift his opinion. Jacket slung across his shoulders, the Yankees’ ace watched the video frame by frame, then tossed the device toward the

Pinstripe Alley

Guardians homer thrice off Cole, hold off Bombers to take series

Tonight, the Yankees were a cat that couldn’t catch the mouse. To be fair, the mouse in question was capable of dealing mighty blows to the cat. The Guardians grabbed their well-earned series win in the Bronx by flexing their muscles, clubbing three home runs off Gerrit Cole and always finding the timely hit to […]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians: Gerrit Cole vs. Gavin Williams

Tonight, the Yankees will decidedly be a second-tier act in The City That Never Sleeps. The Knicks, perhaps New York’s greatest unifying force, will be playing in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. That sort of occasion tends to take the starch out of all the other concurrent sporting events, but […]

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Yankees fans needed a few days to determine if JC Escarra story was actually true

The crazy story of J.C. Escarra converting to switch-hitting is true, but don't expect the New York Yankees' catcher to pull it off this year.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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