Location: Yankee Stadium
First Pitch: 1:05 pm ET
TV: YES Network
Radio: WFAN 660 AM
Lineups
Yankees Lineup
https://x.com/mnethercott_/status/1938962592422146132?s=46
Athletics Lineup
https://x.com/underdogmlb/status/1938965201191383547?s=46
Pitching Matchup
- JP Sears’ 2025 numbers: G/S: 16/16 | W/L: 5–7 | ERA: 5.44| IP: 81.0 | WHIP: 1.33| K/BB: 50/17
- Clarke Schmidt’s 2025 numbers: G/S: 12/12 | W/L: 4–3 | ERA: 2.84| IP: 69.2 | WHIP: 1.06| K/BB: 63/19
Bullpen Budget:
Storylines to Watch
- The Yankees look to win the series against the A’s.
Injury Notes
- Luis Gil (High-Grade Lat Strain) faced live hitters in Somerset this past week. He will face live hitters again next week, then a decision about a possible rehab assignment will be made.
- Yerry De Los Santos was having trouble extending his elbow during his last outing (Wednesday), and is undergoing further testing. No further updates provided.
- The Yankees Placed LHP Ryan Yarbrough on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 6/20) with a right oblique strain.
- J.C. Escarra is on the non-official Paternity List and should return to the team on Sunday
Roster Moves
- Marcus Stroman will start on Sunday for the Yankees
Stats Snapshot
Yankees: 47–34; 5–5 (Last 10)Key Trends:
- The Yankees have dropped three of their last four series.
- The Yankees are in the midst of a tough 16‑in‑17 stretch, playing mostly teams that are postseason caliber (TOR, NYM, SEA, CHC).
- A scout flagged the Yankees for “poor performance from their 4th & 5th starters,” an “unreliable bullpen,” and a heavy reliance on Aaron Judge.
- Fundamental lapses — defensive miscues and sloppy play — have crept into their recent games.
Today’s Game Has Implications For…
- The Yankees only hold a 1.5 game lead on the Rays in the AL East coming into today.
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