The Yankees’ 2025 season is officially underway! In this episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre react to Opening Day, breaking down the highs, the lows, and the moments that had them shaking their heads. From a late-game scare to déjà vu flashbacks of the 2024 World Series, the guys cover it all. They also debate the legitimacy of Yankee Stadium home runs, discuss the first trivia question of the season, and air some early-season pet peeves about fan reactions. Buckle up, Yankees fans—it’s going to be a wild season!

Opening Banter

• Celebrating the Yankees’ Opening Day victory
• Reflection on the heartbreaking fifth inning of Game 5 in the 2024 World Series
• Excitement for a fresh start in 2025

Opening Day Breakdown

• The Yankees' solid performance despite a shaky ninth inning
• Analyzing Carlos Rodón’s misstep at first base—bad timing or just bad luck?
• Debating the legitimacy of short-porch home runs
• Chris’s first experience listening to Dave Sims call a Yankees game on the radio

Yankees Trivia 🤔

• Who did the Yankees play in the first YES broadcast in a Spring Training game 23 years ago?
• Answer: Cincinnati Reds
• This episode: In 1922 Babe Ruth was named Captain of the Yankees. How long was he the captain of the Yankees?

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