Ronald Acuña Jr. caught the New York Yankees off-guard with a spectacular throw to end the third inning on Friday night.

In their first game out of the All-Star break, the Yankees decided to throw a bullpen game. The plan put the team in a fast hole, while Jorbit Vivas made a big mistake on the bases.

TBD; Braves: Spencer Strider (3-7, 3.94 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 74 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves host the New York Yankees on Friday to begin a three-game series. Atlanta has a 24-22 record at home and a 42-53 record overall.

Because of injury concerns with Cam Schlittler and Max Fried, the Yankees began the second half Friday night by throwing a bullpen game, featuring a bullpen that was overworked and exposed heading into the break.

Check out more information on how to watch the Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees game today on TV and streaming services: When: Friday, July 18, 2025. Time: 7:15 p.m. Eastern. Where: Truist Park | Atlanta, Georgia. Channel: MLB Network. Best streaming options: Fubo (free trial), DIRECTV (free trial) and Sling (promotional offers).

The New York Yankees (53-43) face the Atlanta Braves (42-53) in the opener of a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Truist Park in Atlanta is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander José Ruiz and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday for right-hander Dane Dunning