First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET
Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
Probable Pitchers:
- NYY: Will Warren (RHP)
- CLE: Gavin Williams (RHP)
Venue: Progressive Field
- Address: 2401 Ontario St, Cleveland, OH
- Capacity: ~34,800
- Park Factors:
- Boosts left‑handed power to right field
- Deep left‑center gap suppresses right‑handed home runs
- Plays neutral overall but weather can swing run environment significantly
Weather Forecast (Cleveland, OH)
- Temperature: 72–75°F at first pitch
- Wind: 6–10 mph blowing out to right‑center
- Humidity: ~58%
- Chance of Rain: <10%
- Impact: Slight boost to left‑handed hitters; otherwise moderate hitting conditions
Team Records & Standings
- New York Yankees: 38–26 (2nd in AL East)
- Cleveland Guardians: 37–30 (2nd in AL Central)
Both teams are firmly in the playoff race, with the Yankees trying to keep pace with Baltimore while Cleveland battles Minnesota for the division lead.
Recent Team Form
New York Yankees — Last 10 Games: 6–4
- Offense has been streaky but explosive when locked in
- Bullpen has been excellent, allowing just 2.8 runs per game over the last week
- Will Warren has delivered back‑to‑back quality starts
Cleveland Guardians — Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Pitching staff has been solid, but run support has fluctuated
- Gavin Williams has been sharp since returning from early‑season injury
- Guardians have won four of their last five home games
Injury Report
New York Yankees
- Giancarlo Stanton — Questionable (hamstring)
- Anthony Rizzo — Out (back)
- Clarke Schmidt — Out (lat)
- Jonathan Loáisiga — Probable (shoulder fatigue)
Cleveland Guardians
- Steven Kwan — Probable (wrist)
- Josh Naylor — Questionable (ankle)
- Shane Bieber — Out (Tommy John recovery)
- James Karinchak — Out (shoulder)
Key Player Matchups
Will Warren (NYY) vs. Guardians Lineup
Warren’s sinker/slider combo has produced a 52% ground‑ball rate. Cleveland’s contact‑heavy lineup is built to counter pitchers like him.
Key battlegrounds:
- Warren vs. José Ramírez — Ramírez’s switch‑hitting ability neutralizes Warren’s platoon advantage.
- Warren vs. Steven Kwan — Kwan’s elite bat‑to‑ball skills could force long at‑bats.
- Warren vs. Josh Naylor — If healthy, Naylor’s power to right field is dangerous with wind blowing out.
Gavin Williams (CLE) vs. Yankees Lineup
Williams’ high‑octane fastball and sharp curveball make him one of the toughest young arms in the AL.
Key battlegrounds:
- Williams vs. Aaron Judge — Judge has homered twice off Williams in past matchups.
- Williams vs. Juan Soto — Soto’s patience could drive Williams’ pitch count up.
- Williams vs. Gleyber Torres — Torres has hit Williams well, especially on elevated fastballs.
Series History
- 2025 Season: Yankees won 4–2
- 2026 Season: First meeting
- Trend: Yankees have won seven of the last nine head‑to‑head matchups
- At Progressive Field: New York has won five straight series in Cleveland
Betting Trends
New York Yankees
- 5–2 in last seven road games
- Under has hit in 6 of last 8
- Yankees are 4–1 in Warren’s last five starts
Cleveland Guardians
- 4–1 in last five home games
- Under has hit in 7 of last 10
- Guardians are 6–2 in Williams’ last eight home starts
Head‑to‑Head Trends
- Yankees are 7–3 in last 10 vs. Guardians
- Unders are 6–4 in those games
- Yankees have covered the run line in four straight at Progressive Field
Game Odds
New York Yankees 8
Cleveland Guardians – 112
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 7, 2026
