Yankees Honor Brett Gardner's Son Miller Before Opening Day Game

During the New York Yankees' Opening Day against the Milwaukee Brewers, the team honored the late Miller Gardner, son of former player Brett Gardner, who tragically passed away while on vacation. A moment of silence was held before the game, with players visibly emotional, including team captain Aaron Judge, who reflected on the impact Gardner had on his life and others in the organization. Judge acknowledged the outpouring of support from fellow players who reached out to express their condolences and discuss how to honor the Gardner family. On a lighter note, Judge also made a young fan's day by personally delivering a baseball during the game, which the Yankees won 4-2. The victory marked a positive start to the season, despite the team facing challenges with injuries and roster changes. Manager Aaron Boone expressed the shared sorrow within the team, emphasizing that they would play the season with heavy hearts in memory of Miller Gardner.