The New York Yankees (10-3) and Cleveland Guardians (9-3) are set for a three-game series this weekend at Progressive Field.
Both teams have started the season on a hot note. They both have won all four of the series they have played thus far, and the Guardians may be the toughest test for the Yankees to open this early season.
Friday night's game was postponed due to weather, and the Yankees made a change to the probables, calling up righty Cody Poteet for the second game of the doubleheader.
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Before this series gets underway, here's our preview, including how to watch, the probable pitchers and things to know:
Yankees vs. Guardians series preview
How to watch, Probable pitchers
Saturday, April 13, 12:10 p.m. ET
- Probables: Clarke Schmidt vs. Carlos Carrasco
- TV: Bally Sports Great Lakes, YES Network
- Streaming: Fubo, MLB.TV
Saturday, April 13, 6:10 p.m. ET
- Probables: Cody Poteet vs. Triston McKenzie
- TV: Bally Sports Great Lakes, YES Network
- Streaming: Fubo, MLB.TV
Sunday, April 14, 1:40 p.m. ET
- Probables: Luis Gil vs Logan Allen
- TV: Bally Sports Great Lakes, YES Network
- Streaming: Fubo, MLB.TV
Things to know
Giancarlo Stanton is on fire
After a slow start to the season, Stanton is finding his groove. Over his last five games, Stanton is 8-for-19 (.421) with three home runs, seven RBI, five runs scored and a 1.450 OPS. His latest home run against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday secured an impressive milestone for his career.
Clarke Schmidt looking for consistency
Schmidt has looked solid for the most part this season, but he's struggled as his starts progress. Once he begins getting into the third round of the order, hitters are faring much better against him. The Guardians pose a major threat offensively, ranking 11th with a team-OPS of .743. This is certainly a big test for Schmidt.
Concerns for Aaron Judge?
The star outfielder hasn't found his groove yet, starting the season with a .178 batting average and .744 OPS. He's still walking enough to get on base—he leads MLB with 14 walks, but he also leads the league with four GIDPs. The benefit of the doubt should go to Judge, but it hasn't been a fruitful start to the season.
