[Jul 25, 2026 (Sat)] MLB Analysis Yankees vs Phillies Preview - BeaverStats

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Quick preview of Yankees vs Phillies (Jul 25, 2026 (Sat)).

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Yankees vs Phillies (07.25 07:45, Citizens Bank Park)

Starters: Yankees Cam Schlitter / Phillies Jesus Luzardo

The Yankees have the better overall record, 2nd at .560 compared to the Phillies at 5th and .540, though both teams are currently skidding - New York on a one-game slide, Philadelphia on two straight losses. The two sides haven't faced each other yet this season, so there's nothing to draw from in head-to-head play.

The starting pitching is where this gets interesting. Schlitter has been outstanding all year with a 2.20 ERA, but his last-five FIP has jumped to 4.75, a real warning sign that regression could be coming. Luzardo is the opposite story - his season ERA sits at a respectable 3.43, but his recent FIP is a sharp 1.65, suggesting he's actually pitching better than his numbers show right now. Velocity-wise, Schlitter has trended up, peaking at 98.5 mph in his last start, while Luzardo has held steady in the mid-to-upper 90s.

Both lineups are unconfirmed for this game as of now.

Offensively, the Yankees have gone cold, dropping from a .246 season average to .196 over their last five games, while the Phillies have actually picked it up slightly, from .248 to .262.

The bullpens favor New York clearly - their relievers have a sharp 2.76 ERA over 11.3 innings of recent work, while Philadelphia's pen has been used less (9.3 innings) but with a much rougher 4.88 ERA.

All things considered, the Yankees carry the better record and a much sharper bullpen, but Luzardo's strong recent form and Schlitter's concerning FIP trend make this a more even matchup than the standings suggest.