Venue Information
Yankee Stadium
Address: One East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Capacity: ~47,300
Park Factor: Slightly hitter‑friendly for right‑handed pull power due to short porch in right
Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass
Weather Sensitivity: Warm, humid nights often boost carry to right field
Weather Forecast (Bronx, NY)
Expect classic late‑June East Coast hitting conditions:
Temperature: 82–86°F at first pitch
Wind: 7–12 mph blowing out toward right‑center
Humidity: ~60%
Precipitation: <10% — dry evening
Impact: Boost for fly‑ball hitters, especially RHB who can elevate to the short porch
Injury Report
New York Yankees (48–35)
Gerrit Cole — 15‑Day IL (elbow fatigue)
Anthony Rizzo — 10‑Day IL (back)
Jasson Domínguez — 60‑Day IL (UCL recovery)
Clarke Schmidt — 15‑Day IL (lat strain)
Jonathan Loáisiga — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
DJ LeMahieu — Day‑to‑day (foot contusion)
Detroit Tigers (35–49)
Riley Greene — Day‑to‑day (shoulder soreness)
Kerry Carpenter — 10‑Day IL (oblique)
Jackson Jobe — 15‑Day IL (hamstring)
Matt Manning — 60‑Day IL (foot)
Sawyer Gipson‑Long — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Alex Faedo — 60‑Day IL (hip)
Team Records & Recent Form
New York Yankees (48–35)
Home Record: 27–17
Last 5 Games: L–L–L–L–W (per sports card)
Trend: Snapped a four‑game skid with a stabilizing win
Strengths: Power hitting, top‑tier bullpen, strong home‑field performance
Weaknesses: Inconsistent run production during recent slump
Detroit Tigers (35–49)
Road Record: 17–26
Last 5 Games: L–L–W–L–L (per sports card)
Trend: Offense struggling; pitching staff overtaxed
Strengths: Casey Mize’s improving command; occasional power bursts
Weaknesses: Bullpen volatility, low OBP, poor road performance
Starting Pitching Matchup
NYY — Ryan Weathers (LHP)
Profile: Mid‑90s fastball, improved slider, better strike‑throwing in 2026
2026 Form (projected):
ERA: 3.80–4.10
WHIP: ~1.25
K/BB: Above average
Strengths: Generates weak contact vs right‑handers
Risks: Occasional command lapses; vulnerable to teams that hunt fastballs early
DET — Casey Mize (RHP)
Profile: Splitter‑heavy arsenal, ground‑ball lean
2026 Form (projected):
ERA: 4.20–4.50
WHIP: ~1.30–1.35
K/BB: Solid but not overpowering
Strengths: Keeps ball on the ground; good vs aggressive lineups
Risks: Yankees’ patient hitters may force deep counts
Pitching Edge: Yankees (Weathers) — better strikeout profile, stronger bullpen behind him, and favorable park conditions.
Key Player Matchups
Yankees Hitters vs Mize
Aaron Judge: Elite vs RHP; splitter command mistakes become HRs
Giancarlo Stanton: Loves elevated fastballs; dangerous in warm weather
Gleyber Torres: Strong vs splitters; high contact rate
Tigers Hitters vs Weathers
Spencer Torkelson: Power threat but inconsistent vs LHP
Riley Greene (if active): Best Tiger bat vs lefties; strong gap power
Colt Keith: Improving plate discipline; could draw walks
Series History
Yankees have dominated Detroit at home for multiple seasons.
Tigers struggle in Yankee Stadium due to park dimensions and bullpen mismatches.
Yankees’ power profile historically overwhelms Detroit’s pitching depth.
Betting Trends
Yankees: 1–4 in last five, but strong home record
Tigers: 1–4 in last five, offense cold
Weather + park = increased HR probability
Game Odds
Detroit Tigers 7.5
New York Yankees – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 28, 2026
