On Friday, the New York Yankees will play two games against the Baltimore Orioles.
This will be their final series of the 2026 regular season before the MLB playoffs begin next week.
The Yankees wrote (via X) on Thursday: “Saturday’s Yankees-Orioles game (Saturday, September 26) has been rescheduled due to the forecast of sustained inclement weather and will be made up tomorrow, Friday, September 25, as the first game of a single-admission doubleheader, which will begin at 4:05 p.m.”
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Yankees Announced Elmer Rodriguez News
Ahead of their series with the Orioles, the Yankees have announced that Elmer Rodriguez will be their starting pitcher on Sunday.
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com wrote: “Elmer Rodríguez will pitch on Sunday for the Yankees, weather permitting.”
Rodriguez was picked in the 4th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
He made his MLB debut earlier this season.
Right now, the 23-year-old is 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA in six starts.
Social Media Reacts
Here’s what people were saying:
@FastlifeMitch15: “Knew he was being called up”
@bryant_cleary: “Someone will have to be optioned for him Whoever is optioned is ineligible for the WC roster Guessing either Beck or Yerry is the move for Elmer?”
Gary Phillips: “Aaron Boone said Elmer Rodríguez will pitch on Sunday, weather permitting. #Yankees”
@harrison9999_: “Are there any implications to this game not being played?”
Looking At The Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 92-67 record in 159 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 45-33 in 78 games at home).
Next week, the Yankees will host the Boston Red Sox for a three-game playoff series.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today wrote: “The Boston Red Sox beat the Cubs. 4-3, and will open the postseason against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Cubs’ defeat lowers the San Diego Padres’ magic number to 2 to clinch home field advantage in the wild card round.”
New York Yankees Announced Elmer Rodriguez News Before Orioles Series