dailyloe.com – The New York Yankees host the Oakland Athletics in a three-game series opener on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. The Yankees lead the AL East with a 7-2 record, while the Athletics are fifth in the AL West at 3-6.
The game features a notable pitching matchup between Oakland’s Aaron Civale and New York’s Cam Schlittler. Civale enters the game with a 1-0 record and a 3.60 earned run average. Schlittler is 2-0 with a perfect 0.00 ERA and 15 strikeouts this season.
According to BetMGM, the Yankees are heavy favorites with a moneyline of -235. The point spread is set at Yankees -1.5, and the over/under for total runs is 8.5. The weather forecast calls for a cool 43°F temperature at first pitch.
The game will be televised locally on YES Network and NBC Sports California. It is also available for live streaming on ESPN+ and MLB.TV. The Yahoo Sports staff provided the game preview and broadcast information.
This series continues the long-standing American League rivalry between the two clubs. The Yankees aim to maintain their strong early-season form. The Athletics seek to improve their standing in the competitive AL West division.[]
Source: Yahoo Sports
