Two of the best teams in the American League open a three-game series as the New York Yankees (36-23) and the Cleveland Guardians (34-27) take the field tonight in the Bronx.
Cleveland sends left‑hander Joey Cantillo to the mound, carrying a 4‑2 record and a 3.57 ERA into his 13th start of the season. New York counters with right‑hander Cam Schlittler, who has been one of the most dominant arms in baseball so far, entering the night at 7‑2 with a stellar 1.50 ERA and 0.85 WHIP.
If you are not familiar with this year’s version of the Yankees, know that they are being led on offense by Ben Rice. Yes, Aaron Judge is healthy and playing every day, but his numbers are simply not as good as the ones Rice is putting up. The first baseman is hitting .306 with 17 home runs and 44 RBIs. But Rice and Judge are not alone. The Yankees are hitting .243 as a team and lead the American League in runs scored. They have plated 305 runners which is 21 more than the second most productive offense in the league (Minnesota with 284).
Cleveland, meanwhile, scores a little over one run less per game than New York (4.1 vs. 5.2). Jose Ramirez is their leader. The veteran, though, has started slow hitting just .234 to date. Travis Bazzana (.294), Chase DeLauter (.268), and Brayan Rocchio (.293) have picked up the slack for their captain. Their bats and the Guardians’ pitching staff, ranked among the league’s best with a 3.74 ERA, keeps them competitive in nearly every matchup.
Cleveland will need to be exceptional to knock off a Yankees’ team that is hitting and pitching as well as any team in baseball right now.
Lets dive into tonight’s matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game Details and How to Watch: Yankees vs. Guardians
- Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Time: 7:05PM EST
- Site: Yankee Stadium
- City: New York, NY
- Network/Streaming: MLB.TV, YES, CLEGuardians.TV
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The Latest Odds: Yankees vs. Guardians
The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: New York Yankees (-225), Cleveland Guardians (+183)
- Spread: Yankees -1.5 (-110), Guardians +1.5 (-110)
- Total: 7.5 runs
Probable Starting Pitchers: Yankees vs. Guardians – June 2
- Yankees: Cam Schlittler
Season Totals: 72.0 IP, 7-2, 1.50 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 81K, 13 BB - Guardians: Joey Cantillo
Season Totals: 58.0 IP, 4-2, 3.57 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 52K, 31 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not! Yankees vs. Guardians
- Anthony Volpe is 6-20 over his last 5 games
- Ben Rice has hit in 5 straight games (12-22)
- Aaron Judge has homered once since May 10
- Brayan Rocchio is 7-20 over his last 6 games
- Jose Ramirez has hit safely in his last 3 games (3-12) and in 5 of his last 6 (5-21)
- Chase DeLauter is 8-22 over his last 5 games
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Top Betting Trends & Insights: Yankees and Guardians
- The Guardians are 32-29 on the Run Line this season
- The Yankees are 30-29 on the Run Line this season
- The OVER has cashed 30 times in Cleveland’s 61 games this season (30-31)
- The OVER has cashed 26 times in the Yankees’ 59 games this season (26-30-3)
Expert picks & predictions: Yankees vs. Guardians
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