MLB Game Preview: Cleveland Guardians (33-27) vs. New York Yankees (37-23)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (33-27) vs. New York Yankees (37-23)
  • Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
  • Time: 7:05 PM ET
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
  • Broadcast: MLB Network, YES, CLEG

Starting Pitchers

  • Cleveland Guardians: Slade Cecconi (1-1, 5.28 ERA)
  • New York Yankees: Max Fried (7-1, 1.92 ERA)

Team Performance & Betting Odds

  • Moneyline: Yankees (-266), Guardians (+216)
  • Run Line: Yankees -1.5 (-125), Guardians +1.5 (+105)
  • Total Runs: Over/Under 8.5

Cleveland Guardians Outlook

The Guardians enter this matchup as underdogs, but their balanced lineup could pose a challenge. Cleveland ranks 16th in MLB with 61 home runs and has a .234 team batting average. Key players to watch include:

  • José Ramírez (.330 BA, 11 HR, 29 RBI) – Leading the team in batting average and home runs.
  • Steven Kwan (.308 BA, 13 doubles) – A consistent offensive force.
  • Kyle Manzardo (10 HR, 23 walks) – A power-hitting presence.

Slade Cecconi has struggled this season, posting a 5.28 ERA with limited strikeout production. He will need to limit hard contact against the Yankees’ power-heavy lineup.

New York Yankees Outlook

The Yankees have been dominant at home, boasting a 19-9 record at Yankee Stadium. New York ranks second in MLB with 97 home runs and has a .258 team batting average. Key contributors include:

  • Aaron Judge (.387 BA, 21 HR, 50 RBI) – A game-changer with elite power.
  • Paul Goldschmidt (.327 BA, 6 HR) – A veteran presence in the lineup.
  • Anthony Volpe (.241 BA, 7 HR) – A versatile hitter with speed.

Max Fried has been outstanding, posting a 1.92 ERA with 70 strikeouts in 75.2 innings. He is looking for his ninth quality start of the season.

Game Odds

Clevland Guardians        8.5

New York Yankees           – 278

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 4, 2025