What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 74-57, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

TBD (TBD) vs Peter Lambert (8-7, 3.68 ERA). First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on Amazon Prime Video, Space City Home Network. First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

August 26, 2026

The New York Yankees were 74-57, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees were outplayed by the Houston Astros 7-9 at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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The indicators are generally positive. 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. And outscoring opponents by 13 this week.

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Yankees Game on August 26

Opponent:	Houston Astros (66-66)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	07:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	TBD (TBD) vs Peter Lambert (8-7, 3.68 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Amazon Prime Video, Space City Home Network

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees were outplayed by the Houston Astros 7-9 at Yankee Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	1	1	0	1	2	0	3	1	9	14	0
	0	0	3	0	2	0	1	1	0	7	10	2

Highlights

Cody Bellinger went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Luis García Jr. went 4-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	78	54	.591		L1
Yankees	74	57	.565	3.5	L1
Red Sox	73	59	.553	5.0	W5
Orioles	64	68	.485	14.0	W1
Blue Jays	64	69	.481	14.5	L2

New York Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	34	.249	.868	82
26 Luis García Jr.	27	.283	.871	85
12 Trent Grisham	18	.220	.737	56

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	11-6	2.16	0.96	158.0
47 Brent Headrick	7-3	1.88	1.18	67.0
53 David Bednar	6-3	2.35	0.99	57.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
13 Jazz Chisholm Jr.	5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
26 Luis García Jr.	5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
31 Cam Schlittler	7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
53 David Bednar	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
45 Gerrit Cole	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

The Yankees' recent momentum hit a snag in their series opener against the Houston Astros, suffering a rare bullpen meltdown that overshadowed Luis García Jr.'s impressive four-hit performance. Despite a 6-1 run over the past week, the inconsistency of the offense remains a glaring issue, especially with Aaron Judge's return still shrouded in uncertainty. The pitching has been stellar, allowing just 2.3 runs per game, yet the bullpen's failure to seal the deal raised alarms. As New York sits 3.5 games back in the AL East, the urgency to find a reliable late-inning option becomes paramount. With the regular season winding down, questions linger about whether the Yankees can sustain their playoff push without their star and as Anthony Volpe navigates defensive struggles.

Sources

MLB.com

García's four-hit night wasted in rare fumble by Yankees' bullpen

NEW YORK – It has not taken Luis García Jr. long to appreciate the benefits of hitting in Yankee Stadium, noticing that he seems to see the ball well in the Bronx. With each set of fresh at-bats, the slugger is growing more and more comfortable in these new surroundings.

MLB.com

Judge takes another step toward return: 'He looks good'

Schmidt close to starting rehab assignment with eye on joining bullpen

Pinstripe Alley

Rare bullpen meltdown dooms series-opening loss to the Astros

The Yankees’ offense had really struggled for more than two months, something that has held the team back from truly going on a run. They’ve still managed to win despite it, but that’s due to their outstanding pitching. An unheralded aspect of said pitching is the bullpen, which despite feeling incredibly shallow, has been one […]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros: Will Warren vs. Ethan Pecko

There’s just barely over a month left in the regular season, but there is still so much to be determined, particularly in the race for both the AL East and the top AL wild card. The Yankees enter play on Tuesday sandwiched between a pair of division rivals, sitting 3.5 games back of the Tampa […]

Yanksgoyard

George Lombard Jr.'s defensive slump is nothing compared to Yankees' Anthony Volpe disaster

The narrative that Anthony Volpe is a better defensive shortstop than George Lombard Jr. due to a couple of recent errors is a bizarre Yankees phenomenon.

Yanksgoyard

Yankees insider hints at possible Aaron Judge return date, but what can we believe?

When will Aaron Judge return to the New York Yankees? We must proceed with caution.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox for a 4-game series starting Friday.

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