April is winding down, and that means it's time for our first GM approval poll of the 2026 regular season. We've learned a lot in the opening month of baseball—the American League is shaping up to be a real dogpile, with only the Yankees and Rays sitting more than one game over .500. Meanwhile, managers across the league are feeling the heat earlier than ever. Boston's Alex Cora and Philadelphia's Rob Thomson have already learned that lesson the hard way, and it looks like Mets skipper Carlos Mendoza might be next in line.
Before the season began, we asked our readers how they felt about Brian Cashman and the roster he assembled. The verdict? Overwhelming disapproval. But now that we're a month in, we're curious: have those opinions shifted?
The Yankees kicked off the season with a bang, sweeping the Giants in a three-game set at Oracle Park, then followed it up with series wins against the Mariners and Marlins. But then the bats went cold. A brutal 2-9 stretch against the Athletics, Rays, and Angels saw the offense sputter, including a five-game losing streak, getting one-hit by Tampa Bay, and going 17 consecutive innings without scoring a run. The culprit? The worst bottom of the order in all of baseball.
It's still early, but before today's game, the Yankees' 6-7-8-9 hitters combined for a staggering 22 wRC+—the lowest in the majors. Today alone, they're 0-for-6 with three strikeouts. That kind of production (or lack thereof) drags down any lineup.
But just when things looked bleak, the offense started to click again. Unfortunately, that's when the pitching faltered, surrendering 32 runs and 13 home runs in a four-game split with the Angels. Still, the team built some positive momentum. They closed out the month on a 10-2 run, reclaiming their lead atop the division. Highlights included back-to-back sweeps of the Royals and Red Sox, an eight-game winning streak, four straight series victories, and an incredible 26-inning scoreless streak by the pitching staff.
The dominant narrative? It's been a rollercoaster. But for Yankees fans, the ride is just getting started.