Around the Empire: Yankees news - 3/28/25
Briefly

Austin Wells made history on Opening Day by becoming the first catcher in the modern era to leadoff with a home run, marking a rewarding moment for manager Aaron Boone. Wells had a remarkable spring training, earning him this opportunity. Along with this, a statistical analysis crowned the 1939 Yankees as the greatest MLB team of all time. Moreover, the day also celebrated dedicated fans, particularly Barry Phillips, who attended his 50th straight Opening Day with his family, while a moment of silence was held for Miller Gardner.
Wells became the first catcher in the modern era to leadoff on Opening Day with a homer, rewarding Aaron Boone's decision to trust the second-year starter.
Barry Phillips attended his 50th straight Opening Day game this year, marking a remarkable family tradition with three generations participating.
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