2026 Yankees vs. Mets: Subway Series Guide and Reports

The upcoming Subway Series baseball game between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 7:15 p.m. ET at Citi Field in Queens, New York. The first 15,000 fans in attendance will receive a promotional Subway Series T-shirt. The weather forecast for the game anticipates clear skies with temperatures around 71°F, a zero percent chance of precipitation, and 18 mph winds blowing from right to left across the field.Going into the matchup, the Yankees hold a 28-17 record, while the Mets sit at 18-26. The projected starting pitching matchup features Carlos Rodón for the Yankees, who enters with a 0-0 record and a 6.23 ERA, taking the mound against Mets starter Huáscar Brazobán, who has a 2-1 record and a 2.14 ERA.Both teams are dealing with significant pitching injuries. The Yankees placed starting pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list due to a bone bruise in his left elbow, though imaging confirmed his reconstructed UCL is intact and he will not require surgery. Meanwhile, Mets pitcher Clay Holmes was diagnosed with a fractured fibula after being removed during the opening game of the series the previous night.Offensively, the Yankees are powered by Aaron Judge, who has compiled a 1.010 OPS with 16 home runs and 30 RBIs so far this season. Ben Rice has also been a standout hitter for the Yankees, leading the team with a .314 batting average and contributing a solo home run in the first game of the series. The Mets' lineup features Juan Soto, who holds a .271 batting average with six home runs, and Mark Vientos, who has hit six home runs alongside a .234 batting average.In the betting markets, the Yankees are the favorites at -130 on the moneyline, while the Mets are home underdogs at +110. The run line spread is set at 1.5, meaning the Yankees must win by at least two runs to cover, and the over/under for total combined runs is set at 8.5. This matchup follows the series opener played on May 15, in which the Yankees secured a 5-2 victory over the Mets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/champions-network--6884663/support.