First Pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York (Yankees home)
TV/Streaming: Amazon Prime Video (Yankees side), NBCSCA / NBCS-CA (Athletics), MLB.TV
This is Game 2 of a three-game interleague series. The Yankees took the series opener 5-3 on Tuesday night (April 7) behind a late comeback powered by Amed Rosario’s two home runs.
Weather Updates
Clear and chilly early-April conditions in the Bronx. Game-time forecast calls for 44°F, 0% chance of precipitation, and light winds at 8 mph blowing right-to-left. The cool air and breeze should slightly suppress fly-ball distance (especially to left field) without creating major defensive issues. Expect a classic “April in New York” night — crisp, playable baseball with no rain or wind delays anticipated.
Team Recent Form
Athletics (3-7, 5th in AL West, 1-6 on the road): Oakland/Sacramento has dropped seven of its last 10 games and sits near the bottom of the division early. Offense has been inconsistent, and the road struggles are glaring (1-6 away). They are looking to avoid falling to 1-7 on this East Coast trip and salvage the series.
New York Yankees (8-2, 1st in AL East, 3-1 at home): The Yankees have been one of baseball’s hottest teams out of the gate and own the best record in the AL. They erased a 3-1 deficit in the series opener and are 4-1 in their last five overall. Strong pitching (league-leading staff ERA early) and timely power have them rolling at home.
Injury Report
Athletics (key absences):
SP Gunnar Hoglund (60-Day IL, right knee sprain — transferred from 15-Day IL)
No other major active injuries reported for the lineup or bullpen beyond standard depth notes.
New York Yankees (key absences):
SS Anthony Volpe (10-Day IL, left shoulder — expected return ~May 1)
SP Gerrit Cole (15-Day IL, elbow/Tommy John recovery — expected ~May 15)
SP Carlos Rodón (15-Day IL, elbow — expected ~April 25)
SP Clarke Schmidt (60-Day IL, elbow)
RP Rafael Montero (OUT / IL as of April 8)
Monitor pre-game lineups, but no last-minute changes reported beyond the known IL players.
Starting Pitchers & Player Matchups
Athletics: RHP Luis Severino (0-1, 6.48 ERA, ~10 K / 8 BB in early innings)
Severino (a former Yankee fan favorite) has been hit hard in his first start of 2026. Command issues and elevated hard contact have been problems; Yankee Stadium’s short porch could test him further against a power-heavy lineup.
Yankees: RHP Will Warren (1-0, 2.70 ERA, strong early command, 9 K / 2 BB)
Warren has impressed in his first outing of the season with sharp stuff and low walk rate. Home debut at Yankee Stadium should play to his strengths against a struggling Athletics offense.
Key Position Player Matchups:
Yankees’ core (Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Ben Rice, Giancarlo Stanton if active, Amed Rosario) vs. Severino’s fastball-slider mix — Judge and Rice have been mashing early; Rosario is riding momentum from Tuesday’s multi-HR game.
Athletics’ lineup (Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, Jeff McNeil) vs. Warren’s arsenal — Kurtz and Soderstrom provide the best power threats, but the group has been held in check on the road.
Defensive notes: Yankee Stadium rewards strong outfield arms; both clubs feature solid up-the-middle defense, though the cool air may make tracking balls slightly trickier.
Probable lineups emphasize righty balance with possible DH usage for veterans.
Series History
Yankees lead the 2026 series 1-0 after Tuesday’s 5-3 comeback win. Historically, New York has dominated this matchup in recent seasons (including multiple postseason clashes). The Athletics have struggled mightily at Yankee Stadium (3-13 skid in recent visits). Games have often been competitive but leaned toward the home team early in the season.
Betting Trends
New York is 6-1 as favorites this season and 3-1 at home.
UNDER in cold Yankee Stadium conditions with two strikeout-heavy arms.
Other Trends: Yankees 4-1 SU in last five and 4-1 ATS; Athletics 1-6 on the road and 3-7 overall. Total has stayed manageable in several early-season Yankees home games.
Game Odds
Athletics 8
New York Yankees – 219
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 7, 2026
