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#PlayerPos
1Trent GrishamCF
2Ben RiceDH
3Paul Goldschmidt1B
4Cody BellingerLF
5Jasson DomínguezRF
6Jazz Chisholm Jr.2B
7Anthony VolpeSS
8Austin WellsC
9José Caballero3B

Preview

The New York Yankees host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, July 19, with first pitch set for 7:20 PM ET. This is one of the most anticipated matchups on the schedule — two of baseball's most storied franchises meeting in the Bronx on a national stage, with the game airing on NBC/Peacock. No probable pitchers have been announced for either side, which adds a layer of intrigue heading into game day, but the lineup Aaron Boone has penciled in for the Yankees gives fans plenty to chew on.

Yankees Starting Lineup vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

The Yankees are sending out a starting nine that mixes experience with upside. Trent Grisham leads off from center field, with Ben Rice slotting in behind him as the designated hitter batting second. Paul Goldschmidt hits third at first base, followed by Cody Bellinger in the cleanup spot in left field. Jasson Domínguez bats fifth in right, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. at second base hitting sixth. Anthony Volpe holds down the seven-hole at shortstop, Austin Wells catches and bats eighth, and José Caballero rounds out the order at third base.

Key Matchup Storylines to Watch

Pitching Uncertainty on Both Sides

With no probable starters confirmed for either the Yankees or the Dodgers, the pitching picture is wide open. That makes the bullpen management and early-game sequencing critical. Watch for which team establishes plate discipline and sets the tone before the opposing staff can settle in.

Bellinger in the Cleanup Spot

Cody Bellinger hitting fourth is a significant lineup decision. Acquired this season, Bellinger carries legitimate middle-of-the-order power potential, and batting cleanup against the Dodgers — his former club — gives this game an added layer of storyline. Whether he can produce in a high-profile spot against a deep Los Angeles pitching staff will be worth tracking.

Jasson Domínguez's Continued Development

The Martian batting fifth is a statement of organizational trust. Domínguez in the five-hole against one of the sport's better-resourced rosters is a real test. The tools have never been in question — the consistency is the ongoing evaluation.

Volpe and Chisholm in the Heart of the Bottom Third

Anthony Volpe hitting seventh and Jazz Chisholm Jr. sixth gives the Yankees a live bottom portion of the lineup. Chisholm's athleticism and Volpe's contact ability can extend innings and keep pressure on opposing pitchers, even from the lower third of the order.

Broadcast Information

  • TV: NBC/Peacock (English)
  • Radio: WFAN 660/101.9 FM (English)
  • Radio: WADO 1280 (Spanish)
  • Dodgers Radio: AM570 (English)
  • Spanish (LA): KTNQ 1020

Prediction

Without confirmed starters, this game hinges on which offense gets going first and which bullpen holds up later. The Yankees lineup has enough pop from top to bottom to put runs on the board at Yankee Stadium. Bellinger and Domínguez are the names to watch in the middle of the order. Call it a tight, competitive game that goes deep into the bullpens — the kind of July Sunday night that reminds you why this rivalry never gets old. Yankees 4, Dodgers 3.