Venue: Yankee Stadium — Bronx, New York
First Pitch: 7:05 PM ET
Surface: Natural Grass
Broadcast: YES Network / Bally Sports Great Lakes
Weather Update — Yankee Stadium
Temperature: 74–77°F at first pitch
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 11–15 mph blowing out to right field
Chance of Rain: <10%
Conditions: Warm, hitter‑friendly breeze
Impact: Yankee Stadium is already the most favorable park in MLB for left‑handed home runs. Tonight’s wind amplifies that effect, boosting left‑handed pull hitters and right‑handed opposite‑field power.
Injury Report
Cleveland Guardians
3B José Ramírez — Day‑to‑day (ankle)
OF Steven Kwan — IL (hamstring)
SP Gavin Williams — IL (elbow)
RP Emmanuel Clase — IL (shoulder)
Impact: Cleveland’s bullpen is significantly weakened without Clase. Missing Kwan reduces OBP and table‑setting. Ramírez’s availability is critical.
New York Yankees
OF Aaron Judge — IL (oblique)
SP Carlos Rodón — IL (forearm)
RP Jonathan Loáisiga — IL (elbow)
C Jose Trevino — Day‑to‑day (knee)
Impact: Yankees’ lineup loses its anchor without Judge, but the team has enough depth to remain dangerous. Rotation depth is thinner without Rodón.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Cleveland — LHP Joey Cantillo (Projected: 3–3, 3.94 ERA, 1.28 WHIP)
Profile:
Fastball 92–94 mph with late life
Plus changeup, deceptive delivery
Strong strikeout rate (9.6 K/9)
Fly‑ball tendencies can be dangerous in Yankee Stadium
Struggles vs. right‑handed power (.262 avg allowed)
Matchup Notes: Yankees’ right‑handed bats (Stanton, Volpe, Torres) will test Cantillo’s command up in the zone.
New York — RHP Drew Schlittler (Projected: 4–2, 3.47 ERA, 1.18 WHIP)
Profile:
Power sinker/slider combo
Generates ground balls (51%)
Excellent vs. left‑handed hitters
Can be hit hard when behind in counts
Matchup Notes: Cleveland’s switch‑hitters (Ramírez, Naylor, Arias) match up well if they can force Schlittler into deep counts.
Team Records & Recent Form
Cleveland Guardians (34–27)
Last 10: 6–4
Road Record: 15–15
Runs/Game: 4.39
Team ERA: 3.92
Trend: Cleveland is playing steady baseball, winning 3 of its last 4 series. Pitching depth remains strong despite bullpen injuries.
New York Yankees (36–23)
Last 10: 7–3
Home Record: 20–11
Runs/Game: 4.78
Team ERA: 3.71
Trend: Yankees continue to win at home even without Judge. Pitching has been excellent, and the offense is getting timely production.
Series History
2022–2026 Combined: Yankees lead 18–12
At Yankee Stadium: Yankees have won 8 of last 11
2026 Season: First meeting
Trend: New York has consistently controlled this matchup at home.
Key Player Matchups
Guardians Hitters vs. Drew Schlittler
Josh Naylor: 3-for-7 (.429), HR
José Ramírez: 4-for-12 (.333), 2B
Andrés Giménez: 2-for-8 (.250), 3 K
Edge: Slight to Cleveland — Naylor and Ramírez see sinker/slider righties well.
Yankees Hitters vs. Joey Cantillo
Giancarlo Stanton: 2-for-5 (.400), HR
Gleyber Torres: 3-for-8 (.375), 2B
Anthony Volpe: 2-for-7 (.286), BB
Edge: Yankees — right‑handed power in a wind‑boosted park.
Betting Trends
Cleveland
5–2 in last 7 road games
4–1 in Cantillo’s last 5 starts
Under is 6–3 in last 9 Guardians games
New York
8–3 in last 11 home games
6–1 in Schlittler’s last 7 starts
Over is 5–2 in last 7 Yankees home games
Totals Trends
Yankee Stadium overs hit at 58% with wind blowing out
Both teams missing star hitters, but park boosts scoring
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 7.5
New York Yankees – 230
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 1, 2026
