New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Max Fried vs. Trey Gibson
The Yankee ace defends home field against an MLB newcomer as the Bombers seek their third straight win.
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 16: Max Fried #54 of the New York Yankees warms up in the bullpen before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images) | Getty Images The month of May has typically been kind to the Bronx Bombers in the Aaron Boone era. It’s early, but May 2026 has begun similarly.
New York’s bats feasted on Orioles starting pitching the first two games of this series, grabbing five runs against both Cade Povich and Kyle Bradish. That’s typically a good formula for winning games, and win they have. Today they’ll get the benefit of their ace on their mound while facing a prospect making his MLB debut.
On paper, they’re in good shape to win this unusual four-game wraparound series. Fried was his typical excellent self on Monday in Arlington, throwing six scoreless innings against the Rangers, scattering four hits and two walks. Today’s game will mark his 40th start as a member of the Bronx Bombers—his first 39 have added up to a 2.
71 ERA across 242. 2 innings with 226 strikeouts to just 85 walks. I think he was a pretty good signing.