Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees: Preview, Odds, and Pitching Matchup for September 26, 2025 AL East Showdown

Friday, September 26th, 2025

Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees: MLB Showdown

The Baltimore Orioles (75-84, fifth in the AL East) travel to Yankee Stadium to take on the New York Yankees (91-68, first in the AL East) on Friday evening, with first pitch set for 6:05PM local time. The Yankees lead the season series 6-4 heading into their 11th meeting of the year.

Pitching Probables

The Orioles will send Trevor Rogers (9-2, 1.35 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 100 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Yankees counter with Will Warren (8-8, 4.35 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 164 strikeouts). New York is currently favored at -150 odds, with Baltimore at +125. The over/under for total runs is set at 8.

Team Records and Streaks

New York holds a 91-68 record overall and is 47-31 at home, excelling when out-hitting opponents with a 69-13 record in such games. The visiting Orioles are 75-84 overall, boasting a 36-42 mark on the road and a 49-13 record when they collect more hits than their foes. Baltimore comes into this game riding a three-game road winning streak.

Weather

Today at Yankee Stadium, expect mostly clear skies with temperatures around 74°F at game time. There’s little to no chance of precipitation, so rain delays are unlikely. Winds will be light, coming from the southwest at 7 mph, which could slightly help balls hit to right field. Overall, it's excellent weather for baseball.

Top Performers

New York Yankees

Trent Grisham leads the Yankees with nine doubles, a triple, 34 home runs, and 74 RBI. Aaron Judge is in excellent form, batting 12 for 30 with two doubles and three home runs over his last 10 games.

Baltimore Orioles

Gunnar Henderson features 33 doubles, five triples, and 16 home runs this season. Coby Mayo has also impressed lately, hitting 12 for 30 with two doubles and two home runs in his past 10 games.

Recent Performance

The Yankees are 8-2 in their last 10 games with a .273 team batting average and a strong 3.03 ERA, outscoring their opponents by 25 runs. The Orioles have gone 6-4 over the same stretch but have struggled offensively with a .199 batting average and a 3.86 ERA, being outscored by seven runs during that span.

Injuries

New York Yankees

Key players unavailable include Brent Headrick (15-Day IL, forearm), Jonathan Loaisiga (15-Day IL, back), Clarke Schmidt (60-Day IL, forearm), Oswaldo Cabrera (60-Day IL, ankle), Jake Cousins (60-Day IL, elbow), and Gerrit Cole (60-Day IL, elbow).

Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles are missing Jackson Holliday (day-to-day, knee), Samuel Basallo (day-to-day, hand), Chayce McDermott (15-Day IL, back), Albert Suarez (15-Day IL, elbow), Shawn Dubin (15-Day IL, elbow), Brandon Young (60-Day IL, hamstring), Gary Sanchez (60-Day IL, knee), Felix Bautista (60-Day IL, shoulder), Zach Eflin (60-Day IL, back), and Grayson Rodriguez (60-Day IL, elbow).

In summary

The Baltimore Orioles visit the New York Yankees for a late-season AL East clash at Yankee Stadium, with both teams featuring talented pitching and standout hitters. The Yankees, currently leading both the division and the season series, come in on a hot streak, while the Orioles look to extend their road winning run. Fans can expect a competitive matchup in excellent weather conditions, as both squads look to finish the season strong.

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