Yankees vs. Athletics Game Preview: Saturday, June 28, 2025

Saturday, June 28th, 2025

The New York Yankees host the Athletics in an MLB game on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

The game is scheduled to begin at 1:05 p.m. EDT in New York.

Game Details

Athletics Record: 33-51, fifth in the AL West

New York Yankees Record: 47-34, first in the AL East

Pitching Matchup

Athletics Probable Starter: JP Sears (5-7, 5.44 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 63 strikeouts)

Yankees Probable Starter: Clarke Schmidt (4-3, 2.84 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 65 strikeouts)

Odds

Yankees: -248

Athletics: +202

Over/Under: 9 runs

Team Notes

The New York Yankees are trying to continue a three-game home winning streak as they host the Athletics.

New York holds a 25-16 record in home games and a 47-34 record overall. Yankees pitchers have a collective 3.43 ERA, which ranks third in the AL.

The Athletics have a 33-51 record overall and an 18-24 record in road games. Athletics hitters have a collective .407 slugging percentage, ranking fifth in the AL.

This Saturday's game is the fifth meeting between these teams this season. The Yankees currently lead the season series 3-1.

Player Highlights

New York Yankees

Cody Bellinger has been a top performer for the Yankees with 14 doubles, three triples, 10 home runs, and 39 RBI, hitting .264.

Trent Grisham is hitting well over the last 10 games, with 12 hits in 42 at-bats, including four doubles and two home runs.

Athletics

Brent Rooker leads the Athletics with 16 home runs and holds a .479 slugging percentage.

Nick Kurtz has performed strongly over the last 10 games, going 12 for 37 with two doubles, four home runs, and nine RBI.

Last 10 Games

Yankees: 5-5 record, .248 batting average, 2.60 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs.

Athletics: 3-7 record, .214 batting average, 5.42 ERA, outscored by 31 runs.

Injuries

New York Yankees

Ryan Yarbrough: 15-Day IL (oblique)

Oswaldo Cabrera: 60-Day IL (ankle)

Yerry De Los Santos: 15-Day IL (elbow)

Marcus Stroman: 15-Day IL (knee)

Jake Cousins: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Gerrit Cole: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Luis Gil: 60-Day IL (back)

Athletics

Gunnar Hoglund: 60-Day IL (hip)

Grant Holman: 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Shea Langeliers: 10-Day IL (oblique)

Miguel Andujar: 10-Day IL (oblique)

Zack Gelof: 60-Day IL (hand)

Jose Leclerc: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Brady Basso: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Luis Medina: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

This article provides a preview of the MLB game between the Athletics and the New York Yankees on June 28, 2025, scheduled for 1:05 PM EDT in New York. The Yankees, leading the season series 3-1 and sitting first in the AL East with a 47-34 record, face the Athletics, who are fifth in the AL West with a 33-51 record. Clarke Schmidt is projected to pitch for the Yankees against JP Sears for the Athletics. Key players highlighted include Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham for the Yankees, and Brent Rooker and Nick Kurtz for the Athletics. Team and player statistics, recent performance over the last 10 games, and injury lists for both teams are also detailed.

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