Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) and outfielder Aaron Judge (99) talk after the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Opening Day is finally here, and baseball is back! Nearly five months after their last game in the Bronx, a World Series loss the Yankees would rather forget, they return with a younger, faster lineup and plenty of questions.

Who’s playing third base? Is the rotation set? Are they one injury away from a complete collapse? Can they defend their AL pennant? And with the Red Sox looking like a completely different team, can the Yankees keep up – especially without Juan Soto?

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— New York Yankees (@Yankees) March 26, 2025

The New York Yankees kick off their season with a home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday at 3:05 p.m. ET. The matchup marks the first of a three-game series at Yankee Stadium, wrapping up on Sunday.

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The Brewers, coming off a 93-69 season, claimed their second straight NL Central title, while the Yankees edged out a 94-68 record to win the AL East for the second time in three years.

Milwaukee posted a strong 46-35 record on the road last season, while New York went 44-37 at home. The Yankees took two of three in last year’s head-to-head meetings, outscoring the Brewers 36-15.

Thursday, 3:05 p.m. ET – Carlos Rodón vs. Freddy Peralta | ESPN (Streaming on Fubo, regional restrictions apply)
Saturday, 1:05 p.m. ET – YES Network & FDSWI (Streaming on Fubo, regional restrictions apply)
Sunday, 1:35 p.m. ET – YES Network & FDSWI (Streaming on Fubo, regional restrictions apply)

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Yankees vs Brewers Injury Report

Yankees Injury Report

The Yankees enter the season with several key players sidelined:

Giancarlo Stanton (Elbow) – 10-Day IL
DJ LeMahieu (Calf) – 10-Day IL
Scott Effross (Hamstring) – 15-Day IL
Ian Hamilton (Illness) – 15-Day IL
Jonathan Loaisiga (Elbow) – 15-Day IL
JT Brubaker (Ribs) – 15-Day IL
Clayton Beeter (Shoulder) – 15-Day IL
Clarke Schmidt (Rotator Cuff) – 15-Day IL
Luis Gil (Back) – 60-Day IL
Gerrit Cole (Elbow) – 60-Day IL

Brewers Injury Report

The Brewers also have a couple of notable injuries:

D.L. Hall (Lat) – 60-Day IL
Robert Gasser (Elbow) – 60-Day IL

ALSO READ: “Looked Terrible in That Uniform”: Aaron Boone’s First Reaction to Juan Soto in a Mets Uniform

So many questions, so few answers, at least for now. How much do the Yankees already know? How much will they have to figure out along the way? Do they truly have a shot this year? And for those who claimed this lineup is better even without Juan Soto, how many still feel the same?

The answers will come, little by little. But for now, if you’re a baseball fan, congratulations, the wait is over. Baseball is back. And more importantly, baseball is back in the Bronx. First pitch is just a few hours away. A long, 162-game journey, maybe even a little longer, lies ahead. Hopefully, it’s a smooth one.

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Mohsin Baldiwala

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Mohsin Baldiwala is a Master’s student in Journalism and freelance content producer who got hooked on baseball through Seinfeld’s hapless George Costanza. The same reason why he’s a Yankees fan. He writes about sports because he believes it can offer a brief escape from the world’s chaos. Even if that means enduring the heartbreak of the 2024 World Series.