Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET.
TV options include YES Network and Rockies.TV (some reports note Prime Video exclusivity in certain markets); streaming available via Fubo and similar services.
Starting Pitchers
Rockies: RHP Tomoyuki Sugano (12-8, 5.19 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 79 K in 131.2 IP). The veteran has struggled recently (0-3 with a roughly 10.00 ERA over his last four starts) and has been vulnerable to the long ball (high HR rate). Limited prior success at Yankee Stadium (0-1, elevated ERA in previous starts there).
Yankees: RHP Will Warren (9-6, 4.16 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 133 K in 136.1 IP). More consistent overall with solid strikeout numbers. He has mixed results in limited prior starts vs. the Rockies (0-1, 9.00 ERA in two appearances) but enters with better recent form and home support.
Warren holds the edge in strikeouts, overall reliability, and matchup against a struggling Rockies road offense.
Venue and Weather
Yankee Stadium (Bronx, NY). Forecast: Partly cloudy to cloudy, warm with highs in the low-to-mid 80s°F (game-time temps likely upper 70s to low 80s). Southwest winds around 10–15 mph (potentially blowing out). Low precipitation chance during game hours (slight chance of showers later overnight). Conditions favor hitters, especially with wind assistance.
Injury Reports
Rockies:
Willi Castro (INF/OF): 10-day IL (foot).
Kyle Freeland (SP): 15-day IL (neck).
Sean Sullivan (SP): 15-day IL (shoulder/undisclosed).
Longer-term: Kris Bryant (back), José Quintana (elbow), Chase Dollander (elbow), McCade Brown (shoulder), RJ Petit and others (mostly elbow, 60-day IL). Kyle Karros (concussion list in some reports).
Yankees:
Trent Grisham (OF): 10-day IL (hamstring).
Fernando Cruz (RP): 15-day IL (elbow).
Ryan Weathers (SP): 15-day IL (forearm).
Giancarlo Stanton (DH/OF): 60-day IL (calf).
Clarke Schmidt (SP) and Kervin Castro (RP): 60-day IL (elbow).
Aaron Judge returned Tuesday from a rib stress fracture (hitless in limited action; status for Wednesday to be monitored, potentially managed carefully). Jazz Chisholm Jr. dealt with a thumb issue in the prior game (day-to-day).
Projected/recent lineups
Rockies (recent): Jake McCarthy (LF), Cole Carrigg (CF), TJ Rumfield (1B, on a long hitting streak), Hunter Goodman (C, power leader), Mickey Moniak (DH), Kyle Karros (3B), Adael Amador (2B), Zac Veen (RF), Ezequiel Tovar (SS).
Yankees (recent with Judge return): Ben Rice (DH), Cody Bellinger (LF), Aaron Judge (RF, if active), Luis García Jr. (1B), Spencer Jones (CF), Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2B), George Lombard Jr. (SS), Ryan McMahon (3B), Austin Wells (C). Key bats: Rockies — Goodman (~37 HR), Rumfield (hot streak, multi-hit recent), Moniak, Tovar. Yankees — Judge (elite power even in limited return), Bellinger (hot recently), Rice (power), García, Chisholm.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Sugano (RHP) vs. Yankees lefties (Bellinger, Rice, García, Chisholm) and right-handed power (Judge has strong career numbers vs. him in small samples, including multiple HRs). Sugano’s HR vulnerability is a major concern in a hitter-friendly park with potential wind.
Warren (RHP) vs. Rockies (Goodman power threat, Rumfield’s contact streak, lefties like Moniak/McCarthy). Yankees’ depth and home-run potential create mismatch potential.
Yankee Stadium’s short porch and wind favor power from both sides.
Bullpens: Yankees deeper and more effective despite absences; Rockies thinned by injuries.
Recent Team Forms
Rockies (last 10: 3-7): .265 team AVG, 4.55 ERA. Struggling on the road (25-48) and recent close losses. Seeking to avoid a 100-loss season; young players getting experience. Lost the series opener 5-3.
Yankees (last 10: 6-4): .282 team AVG, strong 3.33 ERA, outscored opponents significantly. On a three-game home win streak. Second in AL East / strong wild-card position (playoff push). Won Tuesday 5-3 with Judge’s return. Home record 38-31.
Series History
Current series: Yankees lead 1-0 (won Tuesday 5-3). This is only the second meeting of the 2026 season between the clubs. Historical interleague matchups have often favored New York, especially at home.
Betting Trends
Yankees strong at home and cover the run line frequently in recent stretches.
High totals common when facing vulnerable starters like Sugano at Yankee Stadium.
Rockies capable of competitive scores but rarely upset heavy favorites on the road.
Game Odds
Colorado Rockies 9
New York Yankees – 238
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, September 8, 2026
