Today on Pinstripe Alley – 4/5/26
Can the Yanks bid farewell to the Fish with a clean sweep of the Yankee Stadium docks?
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees hits an RBI single to take the lead during the game against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium on April 4, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images) | Getty Images At the end of the season, all the wins count the same. Whether it involves a triple-grand-slam blowout with 22 runs, a 1-0 near-perfecto , or a game you never should’ve won but was handed to you with a last-second error , they’re generally all equal.
Call last night’s Yankees win over the Marlins something closer to Door No. 3 than the other options. But they showed tenacity in coming back from down 4-0 when Ryan Weathers was digging them a hole, and even with leaks from the bullpen and defense, they won it .
They’re now 7-1 and seeking their second sweep of the young season with their 0. 00-ERA Opening Day starter on the bump. It’s a good spot to be in!
But about that. Today on the site, Josh will quote the legendary Yogi Berra in detailing how the Yankees “can make it late early” by taking care of business now, Peter will run through the Rivalry Roundup, Matt will celebrate the 149th birthday of a Deadball Era original Yankee (well, Highlander), Kento will remind the general public that the Yankees’ offense is so much more than just Aaron Judge, and John will present the latest edition of the Social Media Spotlight. Today’s Matchup New York Yankees vs.