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New York Yankees' MLB opening day record since 2000

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The New York Yankees opened the 2026 MLB season at Oracle Park against the Giants. How have the Bronx Bombers done in season openers since 2000?

Before the Dallas Cowboys became "America's Team," no franchise captured the United States for decades like the New York Yankees . The Bronx Bombers had different dynasties with players who had Hall of Fame careers in Pinstripes. They were some of the biggest names who played in MLB's biggest games.

The 2026 Yankees are led by Aaron Judge, their right fielder, who seems destined for a spot in Cooperstown. The 2026 MLB season saw the Yankees open the campaign on March 25 with a game at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants . For this, we will look at how the Yankees have fared on Opening Day since 2000.

2000 MLB Opening Day Game: New York Yankees vs. Anaheim Angels Result: Yankees 3, Angels 2 2001 MLB Opening Day Game: Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees Result: Royals 7, Yankees 3 2002 MLB Opening Day Game: New York Yankees vs.

Baltimore Orioles Result: Orioles 10, Yankees 3 2003 MLB Opening Day Game: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays Result: Yankees 8, Blue Jays 4 2004 MLB Opening Day Game: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays Result: Devil Rays 8, Yankees 3 2005 MLB Opening Day Game: Boston Red Sox vs.