Austin Wells makes MLB history, hits first leadoff home run on Opening Day by catcher

The New York Yankees' Austin Wells became the first catcher in MLB history to hit a leadoff home run on Opening Day.
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Yankees' 29-year-old rookie JC Escarra collects his first MLB hit
The Yankees' feel-good story of spring training, J.C. Escarra notched his first career MLB hit on Thursday against the Diamondbacks.
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Thu, Apr 3
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Anthony Volpe should be next candidate for a Yankees contract extension. Here’s why
The early part of the MLB season has seen a continuing trend of clubs locking up their up-and-coming All-Stars before their arbitration and free agent eligibility.
Wed, Apr 2
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What channel is Yankees game on today? How to watch vs Diamondbacks on Amazon Prime Video
The Yankees are on Prime Video for the first time this season.
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Yankees belt three more home runs but drop their first game of 2025
Takeaways from the Yankees' first loss of the season, a 7-5 late comeback win by the Arizona Diamondbacks at the Stadium.
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Tue, Apr 1
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Giancarlo Stanton and the torpedo bat: Why he switched to it in 2024; plus injury update
"Torpedo'' style bats are all the talk of MLB, but Giancarlo Stanton used a version of that lumber last year, when he went on a postseason home run spree.
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YES Network, Comcast reach agreement to keep Yankees games on the air
A last-minute deal will keep the Yankees games on Comcast cable.
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Yankees add veteran Adam Ottavino to their bullpen
On Tuesday, the Yankees signed right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino to bolster their bullpen.
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How to stream the Yankees game without cable: Watch
Did you know? NY Yankees fans can stream games aired on the Yes network through the Gotham Sports App this 2025 season.