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MLB News: Yankees manager Aaron Boone shares emotional take on Opening Day

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone reflects on the significance of Opening Day as both the Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers aim to start the 2025 MLB season strong.

Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees talks to the media after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 7-6 in game 5 to win the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
© Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty ImagesManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees talks to the media after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 7-6 in game 5 to win the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Today marks the exciting start of the 2025 MLB season with the highly anticipated Opening Day matchup between the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers. The game will take place at Yankee Stadium, with first pitch set for 3:05 p.m. ET.

The Brewers, coming off a strong 93-69 record and their second consecutive National League Central title, will face off against the Yankees, who clinched the American League East with a 94-68 record last season.

As the teams gear up for this thrilling season opener, Aaron Boone, the manager of the Yankees, shared his perspective via SNY Yankees on the special significance of Opening Day. Very few people that have ever walked the Earth get to put on a major league uniform, and then get to do it on Opening Day and what that means, Boone remarked, reflecting on the honor of being part of such an iconic day in the MLB calendar.

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A new beginning for 2025

As the season kicks off, the Yankees look to build on their recent success in the American League East, while the Brewers are eager to maintain their dominance in the National League Central. With both teams fielding strong lineups, today’s Opening Day game sets the tone for what promises to be an exciting 2025 MLB season.

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Boone provides updates on Giancarlo Stanton and Nestor Cortes’ progress

Giancarlo Stanton has begun swinging a bat as part of his recovery process, and while there is no set timetable for his return, Yankees manager Aaron Boone has noted that Stanton has made “steady improvement.”

Boone also spoke about Nestor Cortes, who still stays in touch with him through texts. Boone expressed his hope for the Yankees to hit Cortes hard during his start against the team, and then for him to go on and have a great year.

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Yankees set sights on World Series after Opening Day

As the New York Yankees face the Brewers today for the MLB Opening Day, the team is not only focused on starting the season strong but also on making a deep postseason run. With a roster full of talent, the Yankees aim to not only return to the World Series but to finally capture their 28th championship title.

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