Baseball followers, the lengthy wait is lastly over.
After an extended winter and an eventful offseason, we have reached Opening Day.
For the New York Yankees, it marks the beginning of their quest to not solely defend their American League pennant, however maybe make it over the hump and declare their first World Collection title since 2009.
That journey begins Thursday afternoon in opposition to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Who’s beginning on Opening Day for the Bombers? Right here is supervisor Aaron Boone’s lineup:
Austin Wells – C
Aaron Decide – RF
Cody Bellinger – CF
Paul Goldschmidt – 1B
Jazz Chisholm Jr. – 2B
Jasson Dominguez – LF
Anthony Volpe – SS
Ben Rice – DH
Oswaldo Cabrera – 3B
Time for #OpeningDay within the Bronx 🔥#RepBX pic.twitter.com/tCGFpw9HFb
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) March 27, 2025
The Yankees’ beginning pitcher for Opening Day is Carol Rodón. After an injury-prone and lackluster begin to his tenure in New York in 2023, the left-handed Rodón rebounded nicely in 2024, going 16-9 with an ERA of three.96. The 32-year-old struck out 195 batters in 175 innings.
Rodón will get the nod for the Yankees, however he was not imagined to be the Opening Day starter getting into spring coaching. That honor was slated for ace Gerrit Cole, however the 34-year-old right-hander will miss the whole 2025 season after present process Tommy John surgical procedure in mid-March.
Cole had skilled discomfort following his second spring coaching outing, and had the surgical procedure after getting evaluated by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Dodgers’ head crew doctor.
Lauren Scala steps as much as taste-test Yankee Stadium’s most enjoyable new treats from pastrami sandwiches, empanadas, tiramisu, and extra.
So who else made the Opening Day roster for the Yankees? One notable participant is J.C. Escarra. Whereas backup catchers usually do not make headlines, video of the profession minor leaguer’s emotional cellphone name together with his mom after he acquired phrase he made the crew went viral on the finish of spring coaching.
Here is the complete listing:
Pitchers:
Carlos Carrasco
Fernando Cruz
Max Fried
Yoendrys Gómex
Brent Headrick
Tim Hill
Mark Leiter Jr.
Carlos Rodón
Marcus Stroman
Will Warren
Luke Weaver
Devin Williams
Ryan Yarbrough
Catchers:
J.C. Escarra
Austin Wells
Infielders:
Paul Goldschmidt
Oswald Peraza
Anthony Volpe
Outfielders:
Jasson Dominguez
Trent Grisham
Aaron Decide
Utility:
Cody Bellinger
Oswaldo Cabrera
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Pablo Reyes
Ben Rice
Our #OpeningDay Roster: #RepBX pic.twitter.com/UdMvU6yJmD
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) March 27, 2025
What time does the Yankees Opening Day sport start?
Yankees Opening Day pregame ceremonies will start at 2:30 p.m.
First pitch between the Yankees and the Brewers is about for 3:05 p.m.
Who will throw out the primary pitch at Yankees Opening Day?
5-time World Collection champion Andy Pettitte will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Who will sing the nationwide anthem at Opening Day at Yankee Stadium?
Tony-nominated actress Betsy Wolfe, who just lately starred in “& Juliet” within the function of Anne Hathaway, will sing the nationwide anthem.
What channel is the Yankees dwelling opener on?
Followers can watch the Yankees dwelling opener on ESPN, the place will probably be nationally televised.
