Takeaways from Yankees 2026 home opener win over Marlins
Yankees writer Pete Caldera breaks down his takeaways from the team’s win over the Marlins in the 2026 home opener.
The New York Yankees continue a three-game series versus the Athletics on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
In the series opener, the Yankees rallied late, with third baseman Amed Rosario hitting a go-ahead three-run home run — his second of the game — in the bottom of the eighth inning to lead the Yankees to a 5-3 victory on a chilly Tuesday evening in the Bronx.
The Yankees are off to a tremendous start, owning the best record in the American League and currently atop the AL East standings two weeks into the regular season.
Here’s how to watch, stream, pitching matchups and our prediction for the Yankees vs Athletics game on Wednesday in the Bronx:
When is Yankees vs Athletics game today?
Date:Â Wednesday, April 8
What time is Yankees vs Athletics game today?
Time:Â 7:05 p.m. ET
How to watch Yankees vs Athletics game today
Stream: Prime Video
Watch Yankees live on Prime Video
Yankees, Athletics starting pitchers today
Yankees:Â Will Warren (1-0, 2.70 ERA)
Athletics:Â Luis Severino (0-1, 6.48 ERA)
Outside of two solo home runs, Will Warren was sharp in his second start. He struck out six, didn’t walk any batters and gave up only four hits in 5 2/3 innings in a 8-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on April 3.
Luis Severino makes the start against his former team. Severino, who pitched his first eight seasons in the Bronx, has struggled out of the gate in 2026. In 8 1/3 innings, the veteran right-hander has nearly as many walks (eight) as strikeouts (10).
Yankees vs Athletics game odds
Odds according to BetMGM as of Wednesday, April 8:
Spread:Â Yankees by 1.5
Over/under:Â 8.5
Moneyline:Â Yankees (-200), Athletics (+165)
Prediction for Yankees vs Athletics today
The Yankees offense gets to Severino, as they score runs early and often and end up holding on after a late Athletics rally to win the second game of this series.
Prediction: Yankees 7, Athletics 4
