The New York Yankees (42-28) are back at Yankee Stadium to kick off a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (33-37) on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 7:05 p.m. ET. After a tough road trip culminating in a sweep by the Boston Red Sox, the Yankees are looking to rebound against the Angels.
Series Preview
The Yankees previously swept the Angels in Anaheim earlier this season, but two of those games were decided by just one run. This time, the Angels have Mike Trout back in the lineup, adding a significant threat. However, the Yankees are also getting a boost with the expected return of Giancarlo Stanton during the series.
Despite a respectable record, the Angels' underlying stats suggest they might be overperforming. Their -53 run differential aligns them closer to teams like the White Sox. Both their offense and pitching rank 26th in FanGraphs WAR. Recently, they were swept by the Baltimore Orioles.
Pitching Matchup
Monday's game features a pitching matchup between RHP Clarke Schmidt for the Yankees and RHP Jose Soriano for the Angels:
- Clarke Schmidt (3-3, 3.60 ERA): Schmidt is coming off a strong outing against the Royals, pitching six scoreless innings. He also had a similar performance against the Angels earlier in the season, securing a 1-0 victory for the Yankees.
- Jose Soriano (4-5, 3.86 ERA): Soriano's last start was a no-decision where he pitched seven innings, allowing one earned run and striking out 12 against the A's.
Odds and Predictions
The Yankees are favored in this matchup, given their strong home record and Schmidt's recent form. However, with Trout back in the Angels' lineup and the Yankees looking to shake off their Red Sox series, it promises to be a competitive series.
How to Watch
The game will be broadcast on YES Network and FanDuel Sports West. For out-of-market viewers, it will be available on MLB Network. Live streaming options include fuboTV (free trial), DirecTV (free trial), and Sling.
Angels @ Yankees Schedule:
- Mon, Jun 16: LAA @ NYY, 7:05 p.m. on YES, MLBN (STREAM)
- Tue, Jun 17: LAA @ NYY, 7:05 p.m. on YES (STREAM)
- Wed, Jun 18: LAA @ NYY, 7:05 p.m. on Prime Video
- Thu, Jun 19: LAA @ NYY, 1:05 p.m. on YES, MLBN (STREAM)