NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 19: The tarp is shown on the infield prior to the game between the New York Yankees against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 19, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New York Yankees are eyeing a series sweep of the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon, and first pitch of the expected matchup between southpaws Ryan Weathers and Cole Ragans was supposed to be 1:35pm ET. Unfortunately, the weather isn’t cooperating.Even before the Yankees revealed their starting lineup for Sunday, they posted at 10:25am ET that they didn’t expect the game to start on time due to the inclement weather forecast.

Indeed, that has come to pass, as at 12:58pm ET, they said that the game would begin in a rain delay.We’ll wait this out with anyone watching—or even in the stands on your phones—and let you know when any updates get reported! The Yankees have an interesting lineup today with the scorching-hot Ben Rice leading off at DH despite the same-handed lefty Ragans on the bump. Manager Aaron Boone has said that he’s confident in Rice against any kind of pitcher, which he’s probably earned at this point.

Giancarlo Stanton’s 1-for-22 slump encouraged him to start both Rice and lefty-masher Paul Goldschmidt, who will man first. Also, Jazz Chisholm Jr. is getting a day off amid his awful start to 2026, with Ryan McMahon returning to the lineup at third after a couple days off and the surging Amed Rosario in Jazz’s spot at second.We are officially in a rain delay. Updated information will be provided as it is received.— New York Yankees (@Yankees) April 19, 2026UpdateWe have a start time at last!

We’ll be getting underway at 4:20pm ET. Insert your Cody Bellinger stoner jokes here.Please be advised first pitch is scheduled for 4:20 p.m.— New York Yankees (@Yankees) April 19, 2026