The first leadoff homer of the MLB season belongs to ... Yankees catcher Austin Wells?
Austin Wells became the first catcher in MLB history to hit a leadoff homer on opening day as the Yankees began their AL pennant defense by...1 DAY AGO
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5-time All-Star takes massive step in return to Yankees | Sporting News Canada The New York Yankees got some positive news regarding one of their top sluggers.
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5-time All-Star takes massive step in return to Yankees | Sporting News The New York Yankees got some positive news regarding one of their top sluggers.
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Yankees start with power display, hold off Brewers in opener Carlos Rodon pitched effectively into the sixth inning and was backed by two early homers as the host New York Yankees hung on for a 4-2 vic...
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Devin Williams - Labors through first save Williams earned the save Thursday after giving up one run on two hits and a walk in the ninth inning to close out a 4-2 win versus the Brewers. He struck out two.
Impact The All-Star closer's debut with the Yankees was almost disastrous, as nearly blew a three-run lead against his former team. Williams loaded the bases before recording out No. 1 via a sacrifice fly, and he then proceeded to strike out Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich to end the game. Friday's team off day will provide some much-needed rest after throwing 36 pitches, but such a heavy workload could also affect Williams' availability for Saturday.
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Austin Wells - Leads off season with homer Wells went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk during Thursday's 4-2 win against the Brewers.
Impact The 25-year-old led off for the Yankees by taking advantage of the short porch in right field, with his 348-foot shot being the first time in MLB history that a catcher has hit a leadoff homer on Opening Day, per Sarah Langs of MLB.com. Wells' .229 average during his first full MLB season in 2024 doesn't make him an obvious candidate to bat atop the lineup, but his 11.7 percent walk rate sets him up to potentially be a quality table setter.
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Carlos Rodón - Picks up win Opening Day Rodon (1-0) earned the win Thursday versus Milwaukee, striking out seven and giving up one run on four hits and two walks over 5.1 innings.
Impact The left-hander generated 13 swinging strikes and six groundball outs on 89 pitches, with the only damage against him coming via a solo homer by Vinny Capra during the third inning. Rodon had some command issues during spring training with six walks and two wild pitches in 10 frames, but he was more in control during his season debut. A matchup with the Diamondbacks likely awaits next week for his second start of 2025.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
New York Radio Host and Yankees Fan Claps Back at Obnoxious Mets Fans The New York Yankees have dominated New York's baseball scene for decades, but that might be starting to change.
1 DAY AGO • SI.COM
William Contreras Forgot He Can't Challenge Strikes Anymore in Opening Day Bout vs. Yankees Maybe next year.
1 DAY AGO • SI.COM
Yankees hold moment of silence for Brett Gardner's son, Miller, on Opening Day NEW YORK — The Opening Day festivities in the Bronx took on a somber tone Thursday as the Yankees honored the late son of former outfielder...
1 DAY AGO • PANTAGRAPH.COM
Yankees' Aaron Boone shares heartfelt message on Brett Gardner's son's death MLB Opening Day is finally here and the New York Yankees are taking the field against the Milwaukee Brewers to start the 2025 season with so...
1 DAY AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM
First Opening Day home run makes MLB, Yankees history Austin Wells led off the New York Yankees' game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday with a home run. All of that is fine and good, but...
1 DAY AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM
New York Yankees hold moment of silence for Brett Gardner's son Miller on Opening Day Brett Gardner's son Miller, who tragically passed away at age 14 on a family vacation, was honored by the Yankees on MLB Opening Day in an e...
1 DAY AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm pays touching tribute to departed Juan Soto on Opening Day | Sporting News Jazz Chisholm shouted out a guy who was his teammate only briefly.
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Watch: Yankees Catcher Hits Historic Home Run in Team's First At-Bat of Season The New York Yankees put their catcher in the leadoff spot on Opening Day, and the move paid off when he homered in the team’s first at-bat...
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Yankees' Austin Wells Makes MLB History With Leadoff Home Run on Opening Day The Yankees catcher wrote his name into the history books with the first home run of the year.
2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
New York Yankees vs Milwaukee Brewers Opening Day Game Player Stats and Box Scores for March 27 The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers will kick-off Opening Day festivities on Thursday, getting the 2025 regular season rolling.
2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Austin Wells makes history with leadoff home run on Opening Day Austin Wells stepped into the box for the New York Yankees on Opening Day and made history. He became the first catcher that the organizatio...
2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
ESPN Honored Bob Uecker With Special Tribute on Yankees-Brewers Broadcast ESPN honored Mr. Baseball, the late Bob Uecker, before the start of the Yankees vs. Brewers game on MLB Opening Day.
2 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Aaron Judge Fights Back Tears as Yankees Honor Miller Gardner The Yankees remembered the late son of longtime outfielder Brett Gardner.
2 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Hear Dave Sims' first home run call as Yankees radio voice, John Sterling replacement In his first official Yankees game as the replacement for John Sterling as the team's radio voice, Dave Sims makes his first home run call.
2 DAYS AGO • NORTHJERSEY.COM
Anthony Volpe keeps the party going on Opening Day, hits another Yankees home run With the Yankees already on the board thanks to Austin Wells, Anthony Volpe kept the momentum going with an Opening Day homer of his own.
2 DAYS AGO • NORTHJERSEY.COM
Yankees' Austin Wells makes history with Opening Day home run | Sporting News The New York Yankees season is officially underway, and Austin Wells has already made some history. The Yankees catcher hit a home run in hi...
2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
