New York Yankees vs Athletics Picks and Prediction for Sunday May 31 2026
The New York Yankees and Athletics continue their series on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 PM ET, and the game will be televised on MLB.TV. New York enters this matchup with one of the strongest records in the American League, while the Athletics are looking to stop a recent slide and even the series on their home field. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks.
Starting Pitchers
New York is expected to start Will Warren on Sunday afternoon. Warren enters the game with a 6-1 record, a 3.55 ERA, and a 1.17 WHIP across 58.1 innings. He has allowed 52 hits while striking out 65 batters and walking 16. He has also surrendered seven home runs this season. The Athletics are scheduled to counter with Jacob Lopez, who owns a 4-2 record with a 5.73 ERA and a 1.77 WHIP over 48.2 innings. Lopez has allowed 55 hits while recording 35 strikeouts and issuing 31 walks. He has given up 11 home runs. 
Yankees Riding a Strong Winning Streak
New York enters this contest with a 35-22 overall record and an 18-13 road record. The Yankees have won five consecutive games and recently won over the Athletics, Kansas City three times, and Tampa Bay. The current stretch has been fueled by both strong pitching and timely offense, helping New York establish itself among the better teams in the league.
The Yankees are batting .243 as a team with 288 runs scored, 457 hits, and 86 home runs. They own a .332 on-base percentage and a .441 slugging percentage. On the mound, New York has been outstanding with a 3.12 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .220 batting average. The pitching staff has also recorded 487 strikeouts.
The biggest strength for New York has been its balance. The Yankees hold advantages in runs scored, home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, ERA, WHIP, strikeouts, and opponent batting average. Those numbers help explain why they have been able to maintain one of the best records in the league.
Athletics Trying to Recover at Home
The Athletics enter Sunday's matchup with a 27-30 overall record and a 10-16 home record. They have lost four of their last five games, recently losing to New York and Seattle three times. Their lone victory during that span came against San Diego. The Athletics will be looking for a much better performance after dropping the series opener by an 8-2 score.
The Athletics are batting .246 with 238 runs scored, 475 hits, and 58 home runs. They own a .327 on-base percentage and a .388 slugging percentage. Defensively, the Athletics have posted a 4.35 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .255. Their pitching staff has recorded 451 strikeouts.
One positive for the Athletics is their ability to generate hits. Their 475 hits exceed New York's total, and they also own a slightly higher batting average. However, converting those opportunities into runs has been more difficult, as the Athletics trail the Yankees significantly in runs scored and power production.
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New York Yankees vs Athletics Picks and Prediction
New York Yankees vs Athletics Pick
- Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline
New York enters this matchup with the better overall record, the stronger road record, and the momentum of a five-game winning streak. The Yankees also hold substantial advantages in runs scored, home runs, slugging percentage, ERA, WHIP, strikeouts, and opponent batting average. After winning the series opener 8-2, New York appears to have the stronger overall profile heading into Sunday's contest.
New York Yankees vs Athletics Total Pick
- Pick: Take the over if the total is set at 8.5
I would lean toward the over if the total is posted around 8.5 runs. Friday's meeting produced 10 total runs, and the Athletics enter with a 4.35 team ERA and a 1.42 WHIP. Both starting pitchers have allowed at least seven home runs this season, and the Yankees have scored 36 runs during their current five-game winning streak. Those factors point toward another game with scoring opportunities.
Final Score Prediction: New York Yankees 6 – Athletics 4
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Saturday.
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