Braves Face Yankees in Spring Training Matchup

Braves on Gray to air 18 spring training games this season

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:51pm

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The Atlanta Braves will take on the New York Yankees in a spring training game on Friday at 1:05 p.m. at CoolToday Field in North Port, Florida. The game will be broadcast on Braves on Gray, a local television partnership that will air 18 Braves spring training games this season across 26 markets in the Southeast.

Why it matters

Spring training games provide an early look at teams and players as they prepare for the upcoming MLB season. The Braves-Yankees matchup is an intriguing one, as the two teams have a storied rivalry and both have high expectations for the 2026 season.

The details

Right-hander Didier Fuentes will start for the Braves, while the Yankees will counter with left-hander Ryan Weathers. Lineups are subject to change, but this game will give fans a chance to see some of the top talent on both teams as they gear up for the regular season.

  • The game will be played on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:05 p.m.

The players

Didier Fuentes

A right-handed pitcher for the Atlanta Braves.

Ryan Weathers

A left-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees.

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The takeaway

This spring training matchup between the Braves and Yankees will give fans an early look at two of the top teams in baseball as they prepare for the upcoming season. The expanded broadcast partnership between the Braves and Gray Media will ensure that more fans across the Southeast can tune in to watch the action.