The New York Yankees wrap up their regular season this afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees enter postseason-ready, riding a seven-game winning streak. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton have each homered in back-to-back games, while the bullpen has tightened up.
Over their last nine contests, the pitching staff has held opponents to fewer than two runs per game. Yes, those numbers came against the Orioles and the Chicago White Sox, but they underscore the Yankees’ ability to lock in when needed.
Now the stakes are clear: the division title is on the line. New York is tied with the Toronto Blue Jays atop the AL East. The Blue Jays hold the tiebreaker, so the Yankees must not only beat Baltimore but also hope Toronto falls to the Tampa Bay Rays. A division crown would give New York a first-round bye. Otherwise, they’ll open the playoffs as the fourth seed in the Wild Card round.
Luis Gil takes the ball for the Yankees. Since returning from the injured list, he’s been sharp, posting a 4-1 record with a 3.29 ERA. His only rough outings came in his debut on August 3 against the Miami Marlins (five runs in 3.1 innings) and earlier this month versus the Minnesota Twins (four earned in 4.2). But Gil rebounded last week, limiting the White Sox to two runs over six innings, and has proven capable against top competition. Against Boston earlier this month, he carried a no-hitter through six before exiting early.
For Baltimore, Kyle Bradish gets the start. Since returning from Tommy John surgery in late August, he’s gone 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA over five outings. He’s been consistently strong, including last week’s performance against the Yankees when he allowed just one run and two hits in six innings. New York still came out on top, breaking a late tie with six runs in the 10th after Bradish had departed.
Prediction
Gil and the Yankees’ bullpen are in form and should keep Baltimore’s offense in check. New York’s bats will likely break through once Bradish exits, giving them the edge they need in this must-win game.
Prediction: Yankees 4, Orioles 2
Starting Lineups
Baltimore Orioles
1. Jackson Holliday — 2B
2. Jordan Westburg — 3B
3. Gunnar Henderson — SS
4. Tyler O’Neill — DH
5. Adley Rutschman — C
6. Ryan Mountcastle — DH
7. Dylan Beavers — LF
8. Colton Cowser — CF
9. Coby Mayo — 1B
Starting Pitcher: Kyle Bradish (RHP) — 1–1, 2.25 ERA
New York Yankees
1. Trent Grisham — CF
2. Ben Rice — 1B
3. Aaron Judge — RF
4. Cody Bellinger — LF
5. Giancarlo Stanton — DH
6. Austin Wells — C
7. Anthony Volpe — SS
8. Ryan McMahon — 3B
9. Jose Caballero — 2B
Starting Pitcher: Luis Gil (RHP) — 4–1, 3.29 ERA
How to Watch Orioles vs. Yankees
First pitch for this afternoon’s Orioles–Yankees game is set for 3:05 PM Eastern at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
The game airs live locally on YES (Yankees) and MASN (Orioles). Out‑of‑market viewers can also stream the game via MLB.TV.
Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Time: 3:05 PM Eastern
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
TV: YES, MASN
Streaming: MLB.TV, MASN+, Gotham Sports
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