Yankee Stadium is the scene of a potential World Series preview as the Bronx Bombers (54-42) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (61-36) in the first of a three-game series beginning tonight. The Dodgers enter the second half with the best record in baseball and a commanding lead in the NL West, while the Yankees sit second in the AL East, three games behind the Rays.
After a dismal extended stretch in late June and the first few days of July, the Yankees rebounded and went in the All-Star break winning four in a row taking the final game of a four-game series against the Rays before sweeping the Nationals in a three-game set. Over their last 10 games, the Yankees are 6-4 with a .248 team batting average, a 3.48 ERA, and a +4 run differential. It is important to note the Yankees continue to be without the services of MVP Aaron Judge.
The Dodgers, meanwhile, stumbled into the break. Los Angeles lost three straight to Arizona and four of their final five games overall. Over their last 10 games, the Dodgers are 5-5 with a .235 team batting average and a 4.21 ERA. Despite that recent slide, they still lead the NL West by 11.5 games over the Diamondbacks.
Gerrit Cole (3-4, 4.04 ERA) takes the ball for New York tonight looking to build on a pair of encouraging outings before the break. Across his last two starts, the veteran right-hander allowed just five runs over 11.1 innings while striking out 13 and walking only one batter. While his overall season numbers remain below his usual Cy Young-caliber standards, he appeared to be rounding into form heading into the break.
Roki Sasaki (3-5, 5.33 ERA) is on the bump for the Dodgers. His season has been uneven to put it kindly. After lowering his ERA to 4.03 following seven scoreless innings on June 5, he struggled badly over his final five starts before the break, surrendering 22 earned runs across 23 innings. Opponents have consistently squared him up, and he enters Friday with a 5.33 ERA and 1.36 WHIP.
Lets dive into tonight’s matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game Details and How to Watch: Dodgers vs. Yankees
- Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
- Time: 7:05PM EST
- Site: Yankee Stadium
- City: New York, NY
- Network/Streaming: MLB.TV, Sportsnet Los Angeles, YES
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The Latest Odds: Dodgers vs. Yankees
The latest odds as of Friday courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: Los Angeles Dodgers (-111), New York Yankees (-108)
- Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+141), Yankees +1.5 (-171)
- Total: 9.0 runs
Probable Starting Pitchers – Dodgers vs. Yankees for July 17
- Dodgers: Roki Sasaki
Season Totals: 81.0 IP, 3-5, 5.33 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 80K, 33 BB - Yankees: Gerrit Cole
Season Totals: 49.0 IP, 3-4, 4.04 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 47K, 11 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not! Dodgers vs. Yankees
- Jasson Dominguez is 11-for-38 (.289) with 2 home runs over his last 10 games
- Kyle Tucker is batting 10-for-35 (.286) over his last 10 games, but his overall season OPS (.716) has fallen far short of expectations
- The Dodgers scored 3 or fewer runs in 4 of their last 5 games heading into the break
- Jose Caballero is 9-31 (.290) in July
- Cody Bellinger is riding a 5-game hitting streak (8-19)
- Mookie Betts is 3-13 over his last 4 games
- Teoscar Hernandez is hitless in his last 4 games (0-14)
- Freddie Freeman is 9-26 (.346) in his career against Gerrit Cole
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Top Betting Trends & Insights: Dodgers vs. Yankees
- The Dodgers are 44-53 on the Run Line this season
- The Yankees are 45-51 on the Run Line this season
- The OVER has cashed 45 times in Los Angeles’ 97 games this season (45-52)
- The OVER has cashed 42 times in New York’s 96 games this season (42-50-4)
Expert picks & predictions: Dodgers vs. Yankees
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