MLB2026

New York Yankees

The reviewed sample featured decisive home-run scoring alongside late-game pressure points: an eighth-inning opponent surge and a scoreless bases-loaded chance.

4 reviewed games through Sep 16, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every games the team played.

What we keep seeing

Home runs created immediate scoring separation

Moderate

In two reviewed games, a three-run homer gave New York a 3-2 lead, and another three-run homer expanded a 4-2 lead to 7-2.

vs Houston Astros · Aug 25, 2026vs Minnesota Twins · Sep 14, 2026

Starting-pitching outcomes varied sharply

Strong

Three reviewed starts ranged from Will Warren's 5.2 innings without an earned run and Carlos Rodon's two earned runs over 6.0 innings to Gerrit Cole allowing five earned runs in 4.1 innings.

vs New York Mets · Sep 12, 2026vs Minnesota Twins · Sep 14, 2026vs Minnesota Twins · Sep 16, 2026

Strengths

Two controlled starts against Minnesota

Moderate

Against Minnesota in two reviewed games, Warren completed 5.2 innings without an earned run and Rodon allowed two earned runs over 6.0 innings.

vs Minnesota Twins · Sep 14, 2026vs Minnesota Twins · Sep 16, 2026

Three-run home runs changed score states

Moderate

Bellinger's three-run homer gave New York a 3-2 lead, while Judge's three-run homer stretched a 4-2 lead to 7-2.

vs Houston Astros · Aug 25, 2026vs Minnesota Twins · Sep 14, 2026

Weaknesses

Late runs decided one loss

Thin

Houston scored three runs in the eighth inning and took the lead for good in a 9-7 Yankees loss.

vs Houston Astros · Aug 25, 2026

A bases-loaded chance went unconverted

Thin

With the score tied in the 12th inning, New York did not score after loading the bases with nobody out.

vs Minnesota Twins · Sep 16, 2026

Opponent plan

Deny

We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.

Attack

We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.

Avoid

We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.

What this sample cannot establish

Reviewed games

  • vs Minnesota Twins

    Sep 16, 2026 · MLB

  • vs Minnesota Twins

    Sep 14, 2026 · MLB

  • vs New York Mets

    Sep 12, 2026 · MLB

  • vs Houston Astros

    Aug 25, 2026 · MLB