For the New York Yankees, the real opening day is World Series Game 1. A little bubbly for a playoff berth, the AL East, the Division Series and their 41st pennant were just warmups.

For Yankees fans, a 15 year absence from the World Series feels like an eternity, but the Bombers are heading back to the big stage after beating the Guardians in the ALCS.

Now, the New York Yankees must wait. After winning the American League Championship Series on Saturday night, manager Aaron Boone’s team has to watch to see which of their National League counterparts will join them in the Fall Classic.

The New York Yankees secure their place in the World Series for the first time since 2009 by beating the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in their best-of-seven American League Championship series final.