MLB LIVE New York Yankees vs Athletics June 29, 2025 Yankee Stadium Bronx,NY

On Sunday, June 29, 2025, the New York Yankees are set to host the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:35 PM ET.
This marks the rubber match of a three-game series, with the teams having split the first two contests. The Yankees, with a 47-35 record, are looking to get back on track after a recent slump (5-10 in their last 15 games), while the Athletics, at 34-51, are trying to gain some momentum.
Pitching Matchup:
* Oakland Athletics: Former Yankee Luis Severino (2-8, 4.83 ERA) will take the mound for the Athletics. He’ll be making an emotional return to the Bronx, though his recent form has been a bit erratic, allowing 17 earned runs in his last three outings.
* New York Yankees: Marcus Stroman (0-1, 11.57 ERA) will start for the Yankees, making his first MLB start since April after being activated from the injured list due to a knee injury. His rehab numbers were not promising, but the Yankees are hoping he’s ready to contribute.
Key Storylines and Team Performance:
* Yankees Offense: The Yankees’ offense, despite being third in the league in home runs (122) and slugging percentage (.444), has been struggling to score runs recently, with only three hits and three runs in the first two games of this series. Aaron Judge leads the team with an impressive .354 batting average and 28 home runs.
* Athletics Offense: The Athletics have a team batting average of .249 and have shown power with 103 home runs. Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker have been notable contributors to their offense.
* Pitching Discrepancies: The Yankees boast a strong pitching staff, ranking 4th in ERA and 1st in batting average against. In contrast, the Athletics’ pitching has struggled, ranking 29th in ERA.
* Betting Odds: The Yankees are favored in this matchup, with a moneyline of -197, while the Athletics are at +164. The over/under for the game is set around 9.5 to 10 runs.
Weather:
Fans can expect a warm afternoon with a light breeze and some light rain. Temperatures are expected to hit the high 80s.
Broadcast:
The game will be broadcast on the YES Network and NBCS-California.
It’s a Sunday afternoon game at Yankee Stadium, promising an interesting battle as Luis Severino faces his former team and Marcus Stroman makes his return from injury for the Yankees.