'It's always special'

The Yankees already have played six games, but that doesn’t make the home opener in the Bronx any less special for manager Aaron Boone.

“Opening Day is a big thing in Major League Baseball, and I think a lot of you know my feelings about it,” Boone said. “But then getting the opportunity to do it here as a Yankee in Yankee Stadium, it's a great day. It's an exciting day. For me, it’s getting back home after being away for a couple months, so that's awesome. It's always special. I know guys are excited about it, and hopefully kick off a good homestand with a good Opening Day.”

By Ben Dickson

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Ben Dickson is Newsday Sports' general assignment reporter. He joined Newsday’s high school sports staff in 2023 after graduating from Maryland, where he covered several of the Terrapins' teams.