Game 1 First Pitch: 1:05 PM ET
Game 2 First Pitch: 7:15 PM ET
Venue: Yankee Stadium — Bronx, New York
Broadcast: Spectrum SN / YES Network / MLB.TV
Venue & Environment
Ballpark: Yankee Stadium
Dimensions: 314 RF / 385 RCF / 408 CF / 399 LCF / 330 LF
Park Factor: Extremely friendly to left‑handed power, especially in warm weather.
Weather Forecast (Bronx, NY)
Game 1 (Afternoon)
Temperature: 88–92°F
Conditions: Hot, humid
Wind: SSW 7–10 mph (blowing out to RF)
Impact:
Ball carries extremely well to right field
Boost to HR totals, especially for LHB pull hitters
Game 2 (Evening)
Temperature: 82–85°F
Conditions: Clear, humid
Wind: Light SSW 5–8 mph
Impact:
Still hitter‑friendly
Slight advantage to fly‑ball hitters
Team Overview
Los Angeles Dodgers (62–36)
Record: 62–36 Last 10 Games: 7–3 Road Record: 30–20 Run Differential: +102 Form: Elite; lineup surging; rotation stabilizing.
The Dodgers enter as one of MLB’s hottest teams, with top‑tier run production and a bullpen that has quietly become one of the NL’s best.
New York Yankees (54–43)
Record: 54–43 Last 10 Games: 5–5 Home Record: 28–19 Run Differential: +41 Form: Up‑and‑down; offense inconsistent; pitching strong at home.
The Yankees remain dangerous at Yankee Stadium but have struggled to string together consistent offensive performances.
Injury Report
Dodgers
Walker Buehler — IL (elbow management)
Max Muncy — IL (oblique)
Blake Treinen — IL (shoulder)
Jason Heyward — DAY‑TO‑DAY (back tightness)
Impact: Dodgers’ depth covers most losses, but missing Muncy reduces left‑side power in a park that rewards it.
Yankees
Giancarlo Stanton — IL (quad)
Nestor Cortes — IL (shoulder)
Jonathan Loáisiga — IL (forearm)
Anthony Rizzo — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)
Impact: Stanton’s absence removes a major power threat. Rotation depth is thinner without Cortes.
Pitching Matchups
Game 1
Dodgers Starter: TBD (likely RHP mid‑rotation arm)
Projected profile:
ERA around 3.70–4.20
Strong K/BB ratio
Fly‑ball tendencies → risky in Yankee Stadium
Yankees Starter: TBD (likely RHP)
Projected profile:
ERA around 3.90–4.50
Better at home
Vulnerable to LHB power
Advantage: Dodgers lineup vs RHP in hitter‑friendly conditions.
Game 2
Dodgers Starter: TBD (likely top‑3 rotation arm)
Projected profile:
ERA around 3.00
Strong command
Excellent road numbers
Yankees Starter: TBD (likely RHP)
Projected profile:
ERA around 4.00
Good strikeout ability
Struggles late in games
Advantage: Dodgers pitching depth + lineup consistency.
Key Player Matchups
Dodgers Offense vs Yankees Pitching
Shohei Ohtani: Elite vs RHP; perfect for Yankee Stadium’s RF porch
Freddie Freeman: Gap‑to‑gap hitter; thrives in humid conditions
Will Smith: One of MLB’s best clutch hitters
Teoscar Hernández: Hot streak; strong vs fastballs
Edge: Dodgers
Yankees Offense vs Dodgers Pitching
Aaron Judge: Always dangerous; Dodgers may pitch around him
Juan Soto: Lefty power tailor‑made for Yankee Stadium
Gleyber Torres: Streaky but productive at home
Alex Verdugo: Contact hitter; good matchup vs Dodgers’ RHP
Edge: Slight Yankees (due to stadium boost)
Series History
Last 10 Meetings: Dodgers lead 6–4
At Yankee Stadium (last 6): Dodgers 4–2
Interleague 2026: Dodgers 7–3 vs AL East
Dodgers have historically handled Yankee Stadium well.
Betting Trends
Dodgers
7–3 last 10 games
8–2 last 10 as road favorite
Over is 6–4 in last 10 (offense hot)
Yankees
5–5 last 10 games
6–4 last 10 at home
Under is 7–3 in last 10 (pitching strong)
Head‑to‑Head
Dodgers ML has hit in 4 of last 6
Over has hit in 3 of last 5 at Yankee Stadium
GAME 1 ODDS
Los Angeles Dodgers – 117
New York Yankees 7.5
GAME 2 ODDS
Los Angeles Dodgers – 115
New York Yankees 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 18, 2026
