First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET
Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
Probable Pitchers:
- NYY: Gerrit Cole (RHP)
- CLE: Slade Cecconi (RHP)
Venue: Progressive Field
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Capacity: ~34,800
- Park Factors:
- Slightly boosts left‑handed power
- Deep left‑center gap suppresses right‑handed home runs
- Plays neutral overall but weather can swing it
- Surface: Natural grass, typically fast in warm weather
Weather Forecast (Cleveland, OH)
- Temperature: 77–80°F at first pitch
- Wind: 8–12 mph blowing out to right‑center
- Humidity: ~58%
- Chance of Rain: <10%
- Impact:
- Boost to left‑handed hitters
- Warm air increases carry on fly balls
- Slightly hitter‑friendly conditions
Team Records & Standings
- New York Yankees: 39–26 (1st in AL East)
- Cleveland Guardians: 37–31 (2nd in AL Central)
New York continues to push for the AL’s best record behind elite pitching and a resurgent offense. Cleveland is firmly in the Wild Card race and has been excellent at home.
Recent Team Form
New York Yankees — Last 10 Games: 6–4
- Offense averaging 5.1 runs per game
- Cole has been dominant since returning from injury
- Bullpen ERA over last 10 games: 3.05
- Yankees have won four of their last five road games
Cleveland Guardians — Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Offense averaging 4.4 runs per game
- Cecconi has been solid but inconsistent with command
- Bullpen has been strong (3.28 ERA last 10)
- Guardians have won three straight home series
Injury Report
New York Yankees
- Aaron Judge — Probable (toe)
- Giancarlo Stanton — Probable (hamstring)
- Anthony Rizzo — Out (forearm)
- Jonathan Loáisiga — Out (elbow)
Cleveland Guardians
- José Ramírez — Probable (wrist)
- Josh Naylor — Probable (back)
- Shane Bieber — Out (Tommy John recovery)
- Trevor Stephan — Out (shoulder)
Both teams have key bats dealing with minor issues, but most stars are expected to play.
Key Player Matchups
Gerrit Cole (NYY) vs. Guardians Lineup
Cole’s elite fastball/slider combo gives him a strong matchup against Cleveland’s contact‑oriented lineup.
Key battlegrounds:
- Cole vs. José Ramírez — Ramírez’s switch‑hitting gives him flexibility, but Cole has historically handled him well.
- Cole vs. Josh Naylor — Naylor’s left‑handed power is dangerous with wind blowing out.
- Cole vs. Steven Kwan — Kwan’s contact skills could elevate Cole’s pitch count.
Slade Cecconi (CLE) vs. Yankees Lineup
Cecconi’s fastball/slider mix is effective when he commands it, but New York’s lineup punishes mistakes.
Key battlegrounds:
- Cecconi vs. Aaron Judge — Judge’s power to right‑center is a major threat in these conditions.
- Cecconi vs. Juan Soto — Soto’s plate discipline could force Cecconi into hitter’s counts.
- Cecconi vs. Gleyber Torres — Torres has been hot and hits sliders well.
Series History
- 2025 Season: Yankees won 4–2
- 2026 Season: First meeting
- Trend: Yankees have won eight of the last eleven matchups
- At Progressive Field: Yankees have won five of the last seven
Betting Trends
New York Yankees
- 6–2 in last eight road games
- Under has hit in 6 of last 10
- Yankees are 5–1 in Cole’s last six starts
Cleveland Guardians
- 7–3 in last ten home games
- Over has hit in 7 of last 10
- Guardians are 4–2 in Cecconi’s last six starts
Head‑to‑Head Trends
- Yankees are 7–3 in last ten vs. Guardians
- Overs are 6–4 in those games
- Yankees have covered the run line in four of the last six meetings
Final Outlook
New York enters with the better pitcher, deeper lineup, and stronger recent form. Cleveland’s path to an upset relies heavily on Ramírez and Naylor producing early and Cecconi avoiding hard contact.
Yankees’ path to victory:
- Cole dominating early
- Judge/Soto driving the offense
- Bullpen protecting a late lead
Guardians’ path:
- Ramírez sparking the offense
- Cecconi generating weak contact
- Bullpen keeping it close
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 137
Cleveland Guardians 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 8, 2026
