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Yankees face Tigers with ace Gerrit Cole in season opener

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Yankees face Tigers with ace Gerrit Cole in season opener
Summary

The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers are meeting in a three-game series at Comerica Park, starting tonight. Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole is set to pitch against Tigers' Framber Valdez. This marks the teams' first regular-season encounter of 2026, with the Yankees leading the AL East at 46-30 and the Tigers sitting at 33-44, 7.5 games back. The Tigers are on a three-game winning streak and could become active participants in the trade market ahead of the MLB deadline on August 3.

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By the Numbers
  • •Yankees lead AL East with a record of 46-30.
  • •Tigers are 33-44 and won three straight games.
  • •Gerrit Cole starts for the Yankees.
  • •Framber Valdez is on the mound for the Tigers.
  • •First regular-season meeting for 2026.
Latest Updates
  • 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Framber Valdez outduels Gerrit Cole in Detroit Tigers' win vs Yankees
  • 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees vs. Tigers live updates, score and analysis of tonight's game
What they're saying
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Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole opposes Detroit lefty starter Framber Valdez in the opener of a three-game set at Detroit's Comerica Park.

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Detroit Tigers score: Framber Valdez rolled for the Tigers as their hitters beat up Gerrit Cole in a 5-3 win.

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