Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Ragans | Weathers | Note |
|---|
| ERA− | – | 87 | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | – | 3.62 | |
| WAR | – | 2.6 | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Weathers arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Changeup | 25% | 85.7 |
| Four-seam | 22% | 95.8 |
| Sinker | 21% | 94.1 |
| Sweeper | 20% | 81.2 |
| Slider | 12% | 86.9 |
Offense vs pitcher hand
Royals vs LHPRyan Weathers throws left-handed
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
KC·
NYY+11627th
Run differential
+2994th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Royals?+
Cole Ragans is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Yankees?+
Ryan Weathers is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
1:35 PM ET at Yankee Stadium.
Where is the game being played?+
Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
P-Score is available for one starter only.