Colorado Rockies at New York Yankees – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 09, 2026)

The Yankees enter this one with something to prove after a rough stretch, sitting 4 games back in the division race and needing every win they can get down the stretch. New York has gone 6-4 over its last ten games — steady enough, but not the kind of dominant run a team chasing a division title wants to show. Their most recent outing was a 6-3 win over the Angels, and Ben Rice has been the engine driving this offense all season: 36 home runs, 88 RBI, and 90 runs scored make him one of the most productive hitters in the American League.

Colorado arrives having dropped two straight, going just 3-7 over its last ten. The Rockies were eliminated from playoff contention for the second consecutive year, but that doesn’t mean the baseball stops mattering. Hunter Goodman has been a genuine bright spot — 37 home runs and 78 RBI from a young catcher is a number worth paying attention to regardless of the standings. Adael Amador is hitting .344, one of the better averages in the league.

These are two teams at very different points in their seasons, but the individual performances on both sides give this game real texture. Rice against a Colorado pitching staff that has struggled, Goodman looking to add to a breakout season — there’s plenty worth watching here.

Colorado Rockies at New York Yankees Game Information

Game Date: September 09, 2026
Game Time: 07:05 PM ET
TV Channel: Colorado Rockies, YES Network, and MLB.TV – Colorado Rockies
Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

The Yankees sit 4 games back in the division, and with the calendar deep into September, there is no margin for careless losses against anyone — including a Rockies team that has dropped 89 games. New York’s home record stands at 38-31, and they’ll need to protect that ground. Colorado, meanwhile, is 25-48 on the road, making Yankee Stadium a difficult venue for a club already navigating a difficult season. The stakes are asymmetrical, but the Yankees cannot afford to treat this as anything other than a must-win situation.

New York Yankees Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 82-62
Home Record: 38-31
Away Record: 44-31
Division Record: 17-11
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .569

Colorado Rockies Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 55-89
Home Record: 30-41
Away Record: 25-48
Division Record: 11-19
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .382

Stat Leaders

New York Yankees (82-62, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Luis García Jr., 0.296
RBI Leader: Ben Rice, 88 RBI
Home Run Leader: Ben Rice, 36 HR
Runs Leader: Ben Rice, 90 Runs
Hits Leader: Ben Rice, 133 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jazz Chisholm Jr., 40 SB
ERA Leader: Yerry De los Santos, 1.35 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cam Schlittler, 220 K
Wins Leader: Cam Schlittler, 13 W
Saves Leader: David Bednar, 32 SV

Colorado Rockies (55-89, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Adael Amador, 0.344
RBI Leader: Hunter Goodman, 78 RBI
Home Run Leader: Hunter Goodman, 37 HR
Runs Leader: Hunter Goodman, 78 Runs
Hits Leader: TJ Rumfield, 147 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jake McCarthy, 29 SB
ERA Leader: Mark Manfredi, 1.59 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Kyle Freeland, 103 K
Wins Leader: Tomoyuki Sugano, 12 W
Saves Leader: Jordan Romano, 11 SV

What to Watch For

Ben Rice is the player to watch on the New York side. His 36 home runs and 88 RBI represent the kind of production that carries a lineup, and with the Yankees pressing in a tight division race, Rice’s ability to do damage in the middle of the order will be central to how this game unfolds. Jazz Chisholm Jr. adds a different dimension with 40 stolen bases — a threat that forces opposing pitchers to work differently.

For Colorado, the conversation starts with Hunter Goodman. Thirty-seven home runs from a catcher is a remarkable season by any measure, and Goodman has done it while the team around him has struggled. TJ Rumfield went 3-for-4 with a double in the Rockies’ most recent game, showing the kind of contact ability that keeps Colorado competitive even in losses. Willi Castro, who has 15 home runs and 56 RBI, is on the injured list with a foot injury, which opens opportunity for others to step into a larger role.

On the mound, Cam Schlittler leads the Yankees staff with 13 wins and 220 strikeouts. Colorado counters with Tomoyuki Sugano, who has quietly put together a 12-win season — a number that deserves more attention than it typically gets on a last-place club.

New York Yankees Injury Report

Fernando Cruz – Elbow (D15) – The New York Yankees placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with a partial tear in his right UCL.
Ryan Weathers – Forearm (D15) – The New York Yankees placed LHP Ryan Weathers on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm flexor strain.
Trent Grisham – Hamstring (D10) – The New York Yankees placed Trent Grisham (CF) on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain.
Clarke Schmidt – Elbow (D60) – The New York Yankees placed RHP Clarke Schmidt on the 60-day injured list as he continues his rehab from internal brace surgery.
Kervin Castro – Elbow (D60) – The New York Yankees transferred RHP Kervin Castro from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow neuritis.
Giancarlo Stanton – Calf (D60) – The New York Yankees transferred DH Giancarlo Stanton from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right calf strain.

Colorado Rockies Injury Report

RJ Petit – Elbow (D60) – The Colorado Rockies transferred RHP RJ Petit from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. He had Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2026 season.
Pierson Ohl – Elbow (D60) – The Colorado Rockies placed RHP Pierson Ohl on the 60-day injured list due to his recent elbow injury.
Willi Castro – Foot (D10) – The Colorado Rockies placed Willi Castro (2B) on the 10-day injured list with left heel inflammation.
Chase Dollander – Elbow (D60) – The Colorado Rockies placed RHP Chase Dollander on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow sprain.
McCade Brown – Shoulder (D60) – The Colorado Rockies transferred RHP McCade Brown to the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury.
Sean Sullivan – Shoulder (D15) – The Colorado Rockies placed LHP Sean Sullivan on the 15-day injured list inflammation in his left shoulder.
Welinton Herrera – Elbow (D60) – The Colorado Rockies transferred LHP Welinton Herrera from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left elbow inflammation.
Jose Quintana – Elbow (D60) – The Colorado Rockies transferred LHP Jose Quintana from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left elbow strain.
Kris Bryant – Back (D60) – The Colorado Rockies placed DH Kris Bryant on the 60-day injured list with lumbar degenerative disk disease.
Kyle Freeland – Neck (D15) – The Colorado Rockies placed LHP Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list with cervical radiculopathy.

New York Yankees Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 09, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
September 10, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
September 11, 2026 vs New York Mets
September 12, 2026 vs New York Mets
September 13, 2026 vs New York Mets
September 14, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
September 15, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
September 16, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
September 18, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
September 19, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks

Colorado Rockies Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 09, 2026 at New York Yankees
September 10, 2026 at New York Yankees
September 11, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
September 12, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
September 13, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
September 14, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
September 15, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
September 16, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
September 17, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
September 18, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners

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