Zach Thornton starts for the Mets and Gerrit Cole for the Yankees in Saturday’s Subway Series game at 1:35 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. Thornton is 3-5 in his rookie season; Cole is 8-8 in an uneven year and making his first start against the Mets in 2026. Probables per FantasyPros and the clubs as of Friday night.
| Game | Mets starter | Yankees starter | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 7:05 p.m. | Nolan McLean (11-8) | Carlos Rodon (5-3) | Yankees 6, Mets 4 |
| Saturday, 1:35 p.m. | Zach Thornton (3-5) | Gerrit Cole (8-8) | |
| Sunday, 1:35 p.m. | Christian Scott (4-4) | Cam Schlittler (13-6) |
The Matchup
Cole is the name, but Schlittler has been the Yankees’ best starter by record this year and Sunday is the tougher draw for the Mets. Saturday is the Mets’ chance: Thornton against a Cole who has alternated good and bad starts, in a day game after a night game. The Yankees are chasing Tampa Bay in the AL East and hold the top AL wild card; the Mets are out of the race.
Where to Watch
SNY and YES in New York, MLB.TV out of market. Full details on Mets vs. Yankees: time, TV and how to watch; lineups, once posted, on Mets vs. Yankees starting lineups.
The Bottom Line
Thornton vs. Cole at 1:35 p.m. ET Saturday, then Scott vs. Schlittler Sunday. The Yankees lead the series 1-0.