What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 46-29, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Elmer Rodríguez (0-1, 4.15 ERA) vs Chase Burns (8-1, 2.01 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Reds.TV. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

June 21, 2026

The New York Yankees were 46-29, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees were crushed by the Cincinnati Reds 2-10 at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Quietly productive. Last night's 8-run loss is fresh and it shows. But a 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.

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Yankees Game on June 21

Opponent:	Cincinnati Reds (36-39)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Elmer Rodríguez (0-1, 4.15 ERA) vs Chase Burns (8-1, 2.01 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Reds.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 1 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees were crushed by the Cincinnati Reds 2-10 at Yankee Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	2	0	4	0	0	4	0	10	15	3
	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	8	1

Highlights

Paul Goldschmidt went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Yankees	46	29	.613		L1
Rays	42	31	.575	3.0	L1
Blue Jays	38	39	.494	9.0	W1
Orioles	36	42	.462	11.5	W1
Red Sox	31	43	.419	14.5	W2

New York Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	21	.288	.987	52
35 Cody Bellinger	11	.276	.843	49
48 Paul Goldschmidt	12	.291	.901	37

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	8-3	1.71	0.89	95.0
63 Fernando Cruz	4-2	2.25	1.25	32.0
47 Brent Headrick	4-1	1.78	1.27	35.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
39 Ali Sánchez	5 hits, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games
11 Anthony Volpe	4 hits, 1 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
31 Cam Schlittler	6.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
40 Ryan Weathers	6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
55 Carlos Rodón	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

The Yankees continue to juggle their roster dynamics as they prepare for a pivotal weekend series against the Reds. After a lackluster performance that handed rookie Will Warren his first loss since early May, the team has made some notable adjustments, including recalling No. 2 prospect Elmer Rodríguez to start on Sunday, pushing Gerrit Cole back for extra rest. With catcher Austin Wells set to return and J.C. Escarra sent down, the Yankees are clearly aiming for a revitalized lineup to maintain their momentum. However, whispers of trade rumors surrounding Tarik Skubal and potential Rockies deals linger, hinting at possible upheaval amidst their current 46-28 record. As they aim to tighten their grip on the division, the Yankees must balance their prospects with immediate needs to keep the fire burning.

Sources

MLB.com

Shaky Yanks defense saddles Warren with 1st loss since early May

NEW YORK – Every fifth day, the Yankees have developed an enjoyable habit: hand the ball to Will Warren, then shake hands to celebrate a victory. As veteran Paul Goldschmidt put it: “I have no idea what his stats are, but it feels like we’ve got a chance to win

MLB.com

Yankees call up No. 2 prospect to start Sunday's game vs. Reds

NEW YORK – The Yankees have shuffled their rotation, recalling right-hander Elmer Rodríguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Sunday in place of right-hander Gerrit Cole, who is now scheduled to pitch Monday at Detroit. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced the changes after Saturday’s 10-2 loss to the Reds, coming as

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees send down catcher J.C. Escarra; Austin Wells set to return

It’s roster move time, and ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Reds, the Yankees have announced a couple of important ones with more on the way. We already covered here the movements on the pitching staff with Jake Bird going down to make room for Elmer Rodríguez, but there will be a change behind […]

Pinstripe Alley

Gerrit Cole’s start pushed back, Elmer Rodríguez to pitch Sunday with Jake Bird demoted

We don’t get an ace-off after all. With the Yankees trying to manage a pitching rotation that’s both played at its highest level and seen its share of injuries, Gerrit Cole will be pushed back a day and make his start with an additional day of rest on Monday in Detroit. The club is trying […]

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Yankees Rumors: Tarik Skubal trade buzz gaining steam as possible offer gets serious

According to the latest buzz, the Detroit Tigers are scouting the Yankees' farm system as Tarik Skubal trade rumors heat up.

Yanksgoyard

MLB insider has nightmare Yankees trade deadline suggestions for Brian Cashman

The New York Yankees are linked yet again to potential trade targets from the Colorado Rockies by an MLB insider, foreshadowing more pain.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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