MLB Game Preview: New York Yankees (26-16) vs. Baltimore Orioles (19-23)

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First Pitch: 6:35 p.m. ET / 3:35 p.m. PT

Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards — Baltimore, Maryland

Surface: Kentucky bluegrass

Capacity: 45,971

Weather Forecast (Baltimore, MD)

Camden Yards is one of MLB’s most weather‑sensitive parks; conditions will influence run environment.

  • Temperature: 67–70°F at first pitch
  • Wind: 9–12 mph blowing out to left field
  • Humidity: ~63%
  • Rain: 0% — clear, warm spring evening
  • Weather Impact:
    • Boost for right-handed pull hitters
    • Ball carries extremely well in warm, humid conditions
    • Camden Yards becomes hitter-friendly tonight

Injury Report

New York Yankees

  • Aaron Judge — Healthy
  • Juan Soto — Healthy
  • Anthony Rizzo — Day-to-day (back tightness)
  • Gerrit Cole — OUT (elbow recovery)
  • Jonathan Loáisiga — OUT (UCL injury)
  • Clarke Schmidt — Healthy (expected to start)

Baltimore Orioles

  • Adley Rutschman — Healthy
  • Gunnar Henderson — Probable (quad tightness)
  • Cedric Mullins — OUT (wrist fracture)
  • John Means — OUT (elbow surgery)
  • Grayson Rodriguez — Healthy (expected to start)

Team Records & Recent Form

New York Yankees (26–16)

  • Last 10: 5–5
  • Road Record: 12–9
  • Run Differential: +41
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense averaging 4.9 runs over last 10
    • Bullpen remains top‑tier despite injuries
    • Rotation stabilizing behind Stroman and Schmidt

Baltimore Orioles (19–23)

  • Last 10: 4–6
  • Home Record: 10–11
  • Run Differential: -12
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense inconsistent without Mullins
    • Pitching staff allowing 4.8 runs per game over last 10
    • Bullpen has been shaky in middle innings

Probable Starting Pitchers

New York — RHP Clarke Schmidt (3–2, 3.66 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.22
  • K/BB: 44/11
  • Strengths:
    • Cutter/slider combo effective vs LHB
    • Keeps ball in park when command is sharp
  • Weaknesses:
    • Occasional trouble finishing innings
    • Vulnerable to RH power when behind in counts
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Orioles’ RH bats (Mountcastle, Westburg) are key threats
    • Weather boosts HR risk

Baltimore — RHP Grayson Rodriguez (4–3, 3.91 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.24
  • K/BB: 52/15
  • Strengths:
    • Power fastball, elite strikeout ability
    • Excellent at home historically
  • Weaknesses:
    • Can be homer-prone vs elite RH hitters
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Yankees’ RH power (Judge, Stanton) is a tough matchup
    • Camden Yards’ left-field wall helps him slightly

Key Player Matchups

Aaron Judge (NYY) vs. Grayson Rodriguez

  • Judge hitting .312 vs RHP
  • Rodriguez allows 1.1 HR/9 to RH hitters
  • Advantage: Judge

Adley Rutschman (BAL) vs. Clarke Schmidt

  • Rutschman excels vs cutters
  • Schmidt’s cutter must stay down
  • Advantage: Rutschman

Juan Soto (NYY) vs. Orioles Bullpen

  • Soto hitting .333 in late innings
  • Orioles middle relief bottom‑third in WHIP
  • Advantage: Soto

Ryan Mountcastle (BAL) vs. Schmidt

  • Mountcastle’s RH power plays well in tonight’s weather
  • Schmidt’s slider can neutralize him if sharp
  • Advantage: Even

Series History

  • 2025 Season: Yankees won 8 of 13
  • Last 10 Meetings: Yankees lead 6–4
  • At Camden Yards: Yankees 11–7 since 2021
  • Trend: High-scoring games common in Baltimore

Betting Trends

New York

  • 6–2 in last 8 road games
  • Over is 7–3 in last 10 Yankees games
  • Yankees 8–3 in last 11 vs AL East

Baltimore

  • 2–5 in last 7 home games
  • Over is 6–2 in last 8 Orioles home games
  • Orioles 1–6 in last 7 vs teams above .500

Head-to-Head

  • Over is 5–1 in last 6 meetings
  • Yankees have won 7 of last 10 overall

GAME ODDS

New York Yankees           – 168

Baltimore Orioles            8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 11, 2026

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