Yankees vs Athletics Picks and Prediction – 5/10/2025

The Yankees (21-16) hit the road to face the Athletics (20-18) at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento on May 9 at 8:05 PM EST. Both teams are trying to build momentum after mixed results. New York is coming off a dramatic 4-3 extra-innings win over the Padres, while Oakland just dropped back-to-back games to Seattle. On the mound, Will Warren (1-2, 5.65 ERA) gets the start for New York, taking on Osvaldo Bido (2-2, 4.71 ERA) for the A’s. Elevate your MLB game with our top-notch MLB picks.

New York grabbed two of three from San Diego, with Aaron Judge continuing to torch opposing pitching. Judge is locked in, leading the team with 12 home runs, a .400 batting average, and 34 RBIs. The Yankees have scored 206 runs while hitting .258 as a team and smashing 62 homers, showing that power is as dangerous as ever. Injuries are stacking up, though—DJ LeMahieu and Marcus Stroman are among five players on the IL, so depth is being tested.

The Yankees boast a strong 3.59 ERA, allowing a .206 opponent batting average, one of the best marks in the league. They've struck out 336 batters and walked just 143. Will Warren, however, has struggled with control, issuing 15 walks in just 28.2 innings. His 1.53 WHIP and 5.65 ERA aren’t encouraging, so he'll need to find the zone early to keep Oakland from capitalizing.

Oakland just lost a tight one to Seattle, 6-5, following a similar 5-3 defeat the night before. Brent Rooker and Tyler Soderstrom are driving the offense. Rooker leads with 9 homers, and Soderstrom has knocked in 25 runs while batting .290. The A’s are batting .258 overall with a .319 OBP, but they’ve only plated 165 runs, showing a lack of consistency in big moments.

The Athletics' pitching staff holds a 4.46 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP, giving up a .253 opponent batting average. Osvaldo Bido has been better than Warren, but not by much—he’s allowed 7 homers in 36.1 innings and has a 1.46 WHIP. The bullpen will be tested again with some arms on the injured list, including Otanez and Ginn, and the team is still waiting on Zack Gelof to return later this month.

New York’s offense is red-hot behind Judge, and the bullpen has the edge over Oakland’s. While Warren has struggled, Bido hasn’t been lights out either. The Yankees’ ability to score in bunches and a superior opponent batting average (.206 vs .253) give them the edge in a close game. Final Score Prediction: New York Yankees win 6-4.