{"id":643970,"date":"2026-03-26T05:45:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T05:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/643970\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T05:45:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T05:45:53","slug":"new-york-yankees-mlb-opening-day-record-since-2000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/643970\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Yankees’ MLB opening day record since 2000"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before the Dallas Cowboys became “America’s Team,” no franchise captured the United States for decades like the New York Yankees<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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The 2026 MLB season saw the Yankees open the campaign<\/a> on March 25 with a game at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants<\/a>. For this, we will look at how the Yankees have fared on Opening Day <\/a>since 2000.<\/p>\n

2000 MLB Opening Day\"Gary<\/p>\n

Gary Disarcina of the Anaheim Angels crosses the plate as catcher Jorge Posada of the New York Yankees awaits the throw.<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. Anaheim Angels<\/p>\n

Result: Yankees 3, Angels 2<\/p>\n

2001 MLB Opening Day\"Yankees'<\/p>\n

Yankees’ Bernie Williams collides into Kansas City Royals’ Carlos Febles as he is tagged out at second base.<\/p>\n

Game: Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees<\/p>\n

Result: Royals 7, Yankees 3<\/p>\n

2002 MLB Opening Day\"Shane<\/p>\n

Shane Spencer of the New York Yankees runs towards home against the Baltimore Orioles during Opening Day at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles<\/p>\n

Result: Orioles 10, Yankees 3<\/p>\n

2003 MLB Opening Day\"New<\/p>\n

New York Yankees’ outfielder Hideki Matsui runs to first base with his MLB debut hit.<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays<\/a><\/p>\n

Result: Yankees 8, Blue Jays 4<\/p>\n

2004 MLB Opening Day\"Former<\/p>\n

Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Japan’s Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi stand with commemorative home plate alongside New York Yankee Hideki Matsui and Tampa Bay Devil RayTino Martinez.<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays<\/p>\n

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Result: Devil Rays 8, Yankees 3<\/p>\n

2005 MLB Opening Day\"Alex<\/p>\n

Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees runs to catch a pop up against the Boston Red Sox.<\/p>\n

Game: Boston Red Sox<\/a> vs. New York Yankees<\/p>\n

Result: Yankees 9, Red Sox 2<\/p>\n

2006 MLB Opening Day\"Gary<\/p>\n

Gary Sheffield of the New York Yankees is congratulated by Johnny Damon after hitting a home run.<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics<\/p>\n

Result: Yankees 15, Athletics 2<\/p>\n

2007 MLB Opening Day\"Derek<\/p>\n

Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees tags out Delmon Young of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.<\/p>\n

Game: Tampa Bay Devils Rays vs. New York Yankees<\/p>\n

Result: Yankees 9, Devil Rays 5<\/p>\n

2008 MLB Opening Day\"Starting<\/p>\n

Starting pitcher Chien-Ming Wang.<\/p>\n

Game: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees<\/p>\n

Result: Yankees 3, Blue Jays 2<\/p>\n

2009 MLB Opening Day\"New<\/p>\n

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia.<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles<\/p>\n

Result: Orioles 10, Yankees 5<\/p>\n

2010 MLB Opening Day\"Curtis<\/p>\n

Curtis Granderson of the New York Yankees is congratulated by teammate Derek Jeter,<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox<\/p>\n

Result: Red Sox 9, Yankees 7<\/p>\n

2011 MLB Opening Day\"Nick<\/p>\n

Nick Swisher #33, Derek Jeter #2 and Curtis Granderson #14 of the New York Yankees take the field.<\/p>\n

Game: Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees<\/p>\n

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Result: Yankees 6, Tigers 3<\/p>\n

2012 MLB Opening Day\"New<\/p>\n

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez hits a double.<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays<\/p>\n

Result: Rays 7, Yankees 6<\/p>\n

2013 MLB Opening Day\"Francisco<\/p>\n

Francisco Cervelli #29 of the New York Yankees hits a two-RBI single.<\/p>\n

Game: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees<\/p>\n

Result: Red Sox 8, Yankees 2<\/p>\n

2014 MLB Opening Day\"Derek<\/p>\n

Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees, right, talks with former Houston Astros star Craig Biggio.<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros<\/a><\/p>\n

Result: Astros 6, Yankees 2<\/p>\n

2015 MLB Opening Day\"Masahiro<\/p>\n

Masahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.<\/p>\n

Game: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees<\/p>\n

Result: Blue Jays 6, Yankees 1<\/p>\n

2016 MLB Opening Day\"The<\/p>\n

The New York Yankees look on before the game against the Houston Astros during Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on April 5, 2016.<\/p>\n

Game: Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees<\/p>\n

Result: Astros 5, Yankees 3<\/p>\n

2017 MLB Opening Day\"First<\/p>\n

First baseman Greg Bird #33 of the New York Yankees makes the out on Steven Souza Jr. #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays.<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays<\/p>\n

Result: Rays 7, Yankees 3<\/p>\n

2018 MLB Opening Day\"New<\/p>\n

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino throws a pitch in the first inning.<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays<\/p>\n

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Result: Yankees 6, Blue Jays 1<\/p>\n

2019 MLB Opening Day\"Former<\/p>\n

Former New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera throws out the ceremonial first pitch.<\/p>\n

Game: Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees<\/p>\n

Result: Yankees 7, Orioles 2<\/p>\n

2020 MLB Opening Day\"New<\/p>\n

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge takes batting practice.<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals<\/a><\/p>\n

Result: Yankees 4, Nationals 1<\/p>\n

2021 MLB Opening Day\"Aaron<\/p>\n

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees in action against the Toronto Blue Jays during Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on April 1, 2021.<\/p>\n

Game: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees<\/p>\n

Result: Blue Jays 3, Yankees 2<\/p>\n

2022 MLB Opening Day\"Yankees<\/p>\n

Yankees and Red Sox in opening day baseball action at Yankee Stadium April 8, 2022.<\/p>\n

Game: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees<\/p>\n

Result: Yankees 6, Red Sox 5<\/p>\n

2023 MLB Opening Day\"Anthony<\/p>\n

Anthony Volpe of the New York Yankees.<\/p>\n

Game: San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees<\/p>\n

Result: Yankees 5, Giants 0<\/p>\n

2024 MLB Opening Day\"Nestor<\/p>\n

Nestor Cortes of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros<\/p>\n

Result: Yankees 5, Astros 4<\/p>\n

2025 MLB Opening Day\"New<\/p>\n

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon.<\/p>\n

Game: Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Yankees<\/p>\n

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Result: Yankees 4, Brewers 2<\/p>\n

2026 MLB Opening Day\"New<\/p>\n

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger stands on the field before the start of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.<\/p>\n

Game: New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants<\/p>\n

Result: TBD<\/p>\n

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