The New York Yankees, who are leading the American League East with a 75-54 record, will start a three-game interleague series in Washington D.C. on Monday against the Nationals, currently sitting fourth in the National League East with a 58-72 record.
The Yankees' recent 9-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday ended their three-game winning streak, but they still hold a slim half-game lead over Baltimore in their division. Meanwhile, the Nationals suffered their second consecutive defeat, falling 4-2 to the Atlanta Braves, and are now 17 1/2 games behind the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies.
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How to watch Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees on TV & stream live online
National TV channel: MLB.tv
Local TV channel: Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and YES Network (YES)
Streaming service: Fubo
To watch the entire MLB season, Fubo and DirecTV Stream are the two best streaming services for baseball fans. Both carry MLB.tv for out-of-market access to games and you can also check out our table below for information on regional sports networks and where to find them.
| Team | Local Network | Streaming Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | DBACKS.tv | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Atlanta Braves | Bally Sports South | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Baltimore Orioles | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Boston Red Sox | New England Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360 |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Chicago White Sox | NBC Sports Chicago | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cincinnati Reds | Bally Sports Ohio | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cleveland Guardians | Bally Sports Great Lakes | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Colorado Rockies | ROCKIES.tv | DirecTV Stream |
| Detroit Tigers | Bally Sports Detroit | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Kansas City Royals | Bally Sports Kansas City | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Los Angeles Angels | Bally Sports West | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet Los Angeles | DirecTV Stream |
| Miami Marlins | Bally Sports Florida | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Bally Sports Wisconsin | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Minnesota Twins | Bally Sports North | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Mets | SportsNet New York | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Oakland Athletics | NBC Sports California | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Fubo |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Diego Padres | Padres.TV | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| St Louis Cardinals | Bally Sports Midwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Bally Sports Sun | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Texas Rangers | Bally Sports Southwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportnet (Canada) | N/A |
| Washington Nationals | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Nationals vs Yankees
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees: Date and First-Pitch time
The Washington Nationals and New York Yankees will hit the diamond at Nationals Park for this matchup on Monday, August 26, 2024, with the first pitch at 6:45 pm ET/3:45 pm PT in the US.
| Date | Monday, August 26, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 6:45 pm ET/ 3:45 pm PT |
| Venue | Nationals Park |
| Location | Washington D.C. |
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Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees team news
Washington Nationals team news & players to watch
Washington will hand the ball on Monday to Mitchell Parker. This season the 24-year-old left hander is 7-7 with an ERA of 4.26 and 104 strikeouts.
C.J. Abrams has struck a team-high 18 home runs. Luis Garcia's 63 runs batted in and .293 batting average are both team-highs.
Washington Nationals injury report
| Player | Position | Injury Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Thompson | Relief pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| S. Cavalli | Starting pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| J. Gray | Starting pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| V. Robles | Center fielder | Day-to-day | Hand |
| A. Call | Right fielder | Day-to-day | Leg |
New York Yankees team news & players to watch
Pitcher Carlos Rodon is leading the Yankees in wins with 14 and strikeouts with 153, while Monday's starter Nestor Cortes is the leader in ERA for starting pitchers at 4.00. Cortes is 7-10 with 137 strikeouts and a 1.15 WHIP.
Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with a batting average of .333 and tops the team in home runs (51) and runs batted in (122). His home run tally is the highest in the majors, and he also leads the league in RBI.
Juan Soto is batting .299 and has tallied 25 doubles, four triples, 37 home runs, and 108 walks. Soto ranks fourth in the league for both home runs and RBI this season.
New York Yankees injury report
| Player | Position | Injury Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Rizzo | First baseman | 60-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| L. Trivino | Relief pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| C. Poteet | Starting pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Tricep |
| C. Schmidt | Starting pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Lat |
| J. Berti | Third baseman | 60-Day Injured List | Calf |
| J. Loáisiga | Relief pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees projected starting pitchers
| Date | Home Team | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26/24 | M. Parker (7-7) | N. Cortes Jr. (7-10) |
| 08/27/24 | P. Corbin (3-12) | G. Cole (5-2) |
| 08/28/24 | M. Gore (7-11) | C. Rodon (14-8) |
Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees head-to-head record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 06/30/24 | Royals 6-2 Guardians | MLB |
| 06/30/24 | Royals 2-7 Guardians | MLB |
| 06/29/24 | Royals 10-3 Guardians | MLB |
| 06/28/24 | Royals 2-1 Guardians | MLB |
| 06/06/24 | Guardians 3-4 Royals | MLB |