The Yankees’ best and worst and most surprising at season’s one-third mark
The New York Yankees have completed over a third of the regular season, showing a solid performance with a record above .500. Cam Schlittler has emerged as a standout player with a 1.50 ERA through his first 12 starts. Despite some concerns with their bullpen and lineup, the Yankees are in a good position as they head into the summer months.
- ▪The Yankees have a record above .500, placing them among the top teams in the American League.
- ▪Cam Schlittler has a 1.50 ERA and has allowed one earned run or fewer in nine of his twelve starts.
- ▪The team is facing challenges with their bullpen and the bottom half of their lineup as they progress through the season.
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New York Yankees The Yankees’ best and worst and most surprising at season’s one-third mark By Greg Joyce Published May 27, 2026, 9:14 p.m. ET Cam Schlittler has a 1.50 ERA through his first 12 starts, allowing one earned run or fewer in nine of them. AP KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With Memorial Day now in the rearview mirror, the Yankees have passed the first real mile marker of the season. More than a third of the regular season is complete, meaning the typical caveats of “it’s early” or “small sample size” have lost some steam. And while there is still a long way to go, it’s a good time to take stock of where the Yankees stand.
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