TBD TBD
Starter not announced
Today · 7:05 PM ETLineup pendingAL East
Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Preview
September 23, 2026
Starting pitchers, lineup status, recent form and weather at Yankee Stadium.
7:05 PM ET · Yankee StadiumStats availableLineups not confirmed
Starting pitchers
Gerrit Cole RHP
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
ERA
3.63
62nd
WHIP
1.10
29th
K/9
9.12
60th
BB/9
1.63
5th
P-Score62i
FIP
3.95
HR/9
1.56
169th
OPS/R
0.746
IP
121.1
2026 ERA splits
Home ERA3.93
Road ERA3.45
Last 5 starts
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Starter | Cole | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERA− | – | 88 | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | – | 3.95 | |
| WAR | – | 1.9 | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Offense vs pitcher hand
Lineups
Lineup pendingOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page
Team comparison
TB·NYY+27910th
Run differential
+3244th
95–60 Record89–66
Last 10 games
2026 head-to-head
Season Series
0—0
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Rays?+
Tampa Bay Rays has not announced a starter for this game.
Who is starting for the Yankees?+
Gerrit Cole is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
7:05 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.