Yankees host Dodgers as Shohei Ohtani likely DHs this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The New York Yankees will host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series starting Friday at Yankee Stadium. Gerrit Cole is set to pitch against Roki Sasaki in the opener. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani, who is recovering from knee inflammation, is expected to serve as the designated hitter throughout the series despite not pitching. The matchups feature notable pitchers and will be broadcast nationally, showcasing the competition between these two prominent franchises in Major League Baseball.
- •Yankees face Dodgers starting July 17, 2026.
- •Shohei Ohtani will DH, not pitch in the series.
- •First game features Gerrit Cole vs. Roki Sasaki.
- •National broadcasts include YES, FOX, and Peacock.
- •Dodgers hold the best MLB record this season.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Series Preview
"The Yankees start the dog days of summer hosting the two-time defending champions.
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