Yankees writer Pete Caldera draws his conclusions from the team’s win over the Marlins in the 2026 home opener.
The New York Yankees continue their three-game series against the Athletics on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
In the series opener, the Yankees rallied late, with third baseman Amed Rosario hitting a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning – his second of the game – leading the Yankees to a 5–3 victory on a cool 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, the pitching matchups and our predictions for Wednesday’s Yankees vs. Athletics game in the Bronx:
When is the Yankees vs Athletics game today?
date: Wednesday, April 8
What time is the Yankees vs Athletics game today?
Time: 7:05 PM ET
How to watch the Yankees vs. Athletics game today
Stream: prime video
Watch the Yankees live on Prime Video
Yankees, Athletics starting pitchers today
Yankees: Will Warren (1-0, 2.70 ERA)
Athletics: Luis Severino (0-1, 6.48 ERA)
Aside from two solo home runs, Will Warren was sharp in his second start. He struck out six in an 8–2 victory over the Miami Marlins on April 3, did not walk any batters and gave up only four hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Luis Severino started against his former team. Severino, who played 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 almost as many walks (eight) as strikeouts (10).
Yankees vs. Athletics Game Odds
Odds as of Wednesday, April 8, according to BetMGM:
Spread: Yankees by 1.5
over under: 8.5
money line: Yankees (-200), Athletics (+165)
Prediction for Yankees vs Athletics today
The Yankees’ offense gets to Severino, as they score runs early and often and hold on despite a late Athletics rally to win the second game of this series.
Prediction: Yankees 7, Athletics 4
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