What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 39-26, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Gerrit Cole (1-1, 2.00 ERA) vs Slade Cecconi (3-5, 4.92 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on Amazon Prime Video, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, WKYC 3, TBS, TBS. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

June 09, 2026

The New York Yankees were 39-26, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees handled the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 at Progressive Field.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

A mixed bag this week. Won by 2 last night and the score reflects it. Working against that, a 3-3 week weighs heavy on the score.

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Yankees Game on June 09

Opponent:	Cleveland Guardians (37-31)
Location:	Progressive Field
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Gerrit Cole (1-1, 2.00 ERA) vs Slade Cecconi (3-5, 4.92 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Amazon Prime Video, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, WKYC 3, TBS, TBS
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 1 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees handled the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 at Progressive Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	7	9	2
	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	5	7	2

The New York Yankees clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Paul Goldschmidt went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Cody Bellinger went 2-5 with 2 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	38	25	.603		W1
Yankees	39	26	.600		W2
Blue Jays	32	35	.478	8.0	L1
Orioles	31	36	.463	9.0	L3
Red Sox	27	37	.422	11.5	L2

New York Yankees are 3-3-1T in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	18	.304	1.041	45
35 Cody Bellinger	9	.276	.847	43
48 Paul Goldschmidt	8	.274	.877	27

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	7-3	1.87	0.87	82.0
63 Fernando Cruz	3-1	1.95	1.19	27.2
47 Brent Headrick	4-1	2.03	1.32	31.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 Ben Rice	4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
78 Spencer Jones	4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
12 Trent Grisham	6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
45 Gerrit Cole	6.2 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
55 Carlos Rodón	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31 Cam Schlittler	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

The New York Yankees pulled off a gritty 7-5 victory in 10 innings against the Cleveland Guardians, with Cody Bellinger delivering the clutch 10th-inning single that secured the win. Gerrit Cole struggled again, allowing four runs in 5 1/3 innings after a promising prior start, raising concerns about his consistency as the season unfolds. The win, fueled by an all-hands-on-deck approach from the bench, feels more like a playoff clash than a June matchup, underscoring the intensity that this team is bringing. As trade rumors swirl around potential bullpen help, the Yankees also face decisions about Jasson Dominguez's future, needing to shake off their hesitations. With a record of 39-26, the Yankees are in a strong position but must tighten up their pitching to remain contenders.

Sources

MLB.com

It takes a village: Yanks use (nearly) everyone to push past Guards in 10

CLEVELAND – In the end, Fernando Cruz stood alone in the Yankees’ bullpen. As compatriot after compatriot was pulled into action in the Yankees’ eventual 7-5, 10-inning win over the Guardians at Progressive field, Cruz remained in the 'pen. Some of his fellow relievers were called in to put out

MLB.com

Cole faces Guards for 2nd straight start hoping to put it all together

CLEVELAND -- After Gerrit Cole threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings against the Royals on May 27, he spent his postgame media session lamenting the mistakes he felt he made during the outing. After Cole allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings against the Guardians on Wednesday, he used his postgame

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Yankees win battle in extras on Cody Bellinger’s 10th-inning single

The Yankees won a June game with an October feel. Aaron Boone and Stephen Vogt managed Tuesday night’s contest like a playoff game. The Yankees emptied their bench, both teams had quick hooks on their relievers, and momentum swung back and forth throughout the evening before New York finally emerged with a 7-5 victory in […]

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New York Yankees @ Cleveland Guardians: Will Warren vs. Gavin Williams

The Yankees clear out of the city ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals as they travel to Cleveland tonight to open a three-game series against the Guardians. If it feels like you are experiencing a bit of déjà vu, that is because these two clubs just wrapped up a series in the Bronx […]

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Yankees Rumors: Cardinals could give NYY second chance to trade for bullpen help

MLB Insider Bob Nightengale drops an update on the availability of a pair of affordable arms that could be prime New York Yankees trade targets.

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Yankees need to make up their minds after recent comments on Jasson Dominguez

The New York Yankees need to finally put an end to the unproductive hesitance they have about Jasson Domínguez.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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