Yankees face Twins with Max Fried starting at Target Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

The New York Yankees meet the Minnesota Twins tonight at Target Field, with first pitch scheduled for 7:40 pm ET. Max Fried will take the mound for the Yankees, aiming to recover from a recent outing of 3.1 innings pitched. Bailey Ober will start for the Twins, marking his 23rd appearance of the season. The Yankees recently clinched a playoff spot and are in pursuit of the AL East title, currently trailing by 3.5 games with 12 games remaining. The matchup is significant as the Yankees prepare for their series against the Tampa Bay Rays next week.
- •Yankees clinched postseason berth, aiming for AL East.
- •Max Fried had a challenging last start, now looking to improve.
- •Bailey Ober has been a steady pitcher for the Twins.
- •Game begins at 7:40 pm ET at Target Field.
- •Yankees trail the AL East leaders by 3.5 games.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees @ Minnesota Twins: Max Fried vs. Bailey Ober
"Fresh off clinching the postseason, the final chase for the East begins.
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