Yankees announce Saturday lineup vs Braves as Gerrit Cole starts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The New York Yankees host the Atlanta Braves on Saturday afternoon, with first pitch scheduled for 3:05 p.m. Gerrit Cole takes the mound after recently securing two wins with only one earned run allowed over 11.2 innings. Chris Sale will start for the Braves. The game precedes a traditional Old-Timer's Day Game. Additionally, Carlos Rodon is set to throw 45 pitches in a rehab start at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and may need another start before rejoining the Yankees.
- •Gerrit Cole starts for the Yankees against Chris Sale of the Braves.
- •The game is set for 3:05 p.m. at Yankee Stadium.
- •Carlos Rodon to throw 45 pitches in a rehab start.
- •Rodon may require one more rehab outing before returning.
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees announce lineup vs Braves on Saturday as Gerrit Cole starts
"The Yankees host the Atlanta Braves on Saturday as Gerrit Cole gets the start. See the lineup here.
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