The Yankees swept the Rays in their home opening series. We discuss Didi stealing the spotlight, his evolution as a hitter, why him batting in the middle of the order is a good thing, The Big Three -- Judge, Stanton, and Sanchez -- all smashing home runs, Stanton getting booed, Boone’s use of Holder, Montgomery’s start to his sophomore season, the Yankee Stadium protective netting, and we preview keys to the Baltimore series.

Bryan Hoch, Yankees reporter for MLB.com, joined us to talk about a busy opening week, Boone being criticized already, Didi’s big night and leadership in the clubhouse, Stanton dealing with the NY media, and Greg Bird’s injury history. Also check out Bryan’s book ‘The Baby Bombers’ and keep an eye out for a book giveaway on the Bronx Pinstripes Twitter/Instagram. 

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Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events: 

Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 - The Dugout

May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 - Bronx Brewery

Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 - The Dugout

Jul 22 v. NYM - Sunday, 8pm - Sunday night baseball - Bronx Brewery

Aug 18 v. TOR - Saturday, 1pm - 1998 celebration - The Dugout - Breakfast beers for 20 years

Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, 4:00PM - Pregame, TBD

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