MLB is back… and it’s still as weird and wonderful as ever with Yankees fans going all out

Baseball returned after four months away and fans went all out to make the most of MLB’s Opening Day.

An Aaron Judge home run, a stellar performance from Shohei Ohtani and the classic grub – hotdogs. It was like the sport had never been away.

Eyes were on the Bronx as Judge’s New York Yankees welcomed the San Francisco Giants – a team he nearly signed in the offseason – and the fans were ready for the highly-anticipated event.

One Grandad rocked a half-and-half jersey, some brought their pet dogs – complete with club merch – along, while some even saw it as the day to dress up as a player.

Special transport was also put on for all those in pinstripes. The New York Transit Museum revived their Nostalgia Rides for the first day with the vintage train making the route from Grand Central Station to the stadium. 

Baseball fans went all out for MLB’s Opening Day – one dressed as a player while dogs joined in – complete with club merch

San Diego Padres fans cheer as the gates open on Thursday for their team’s first game of the 2023 MLB season

The Yankee Stadium was absolutely packed for the opener vs. the San Francisco Giants

One Grandad wore a half-and-half Yankees and Giants jersey as others took a vintage train from Grand Central to get to game

IRT Lo-V trains started taking fans to Yankees games when the stadium opened in the 1920s.

The carriages were packed for the season opener on Thursday and loads of fans stood on the platform to catch a glimpse of the train. 

Footage of a concourse within the stadium showed similar scenes with fans crammed in before making their way to their seats.

One fan was caught devouring a hotdog – absolutely covered in ketchup – as he took in the action at the Yankee Stadium. 

The Cincinnati Reds kept up their tradition of holding the Findlay Market Parade on the Opening Day of the season.

A sea of the color red lined the streets of Cincinnati, Ohio, before the club’s fans descended on the stadium – although the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled the fun. 

One Oakland Athletics fan donned a massive plastic bicep on his right arm as he cheered on his team in their 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. 

An LA Dodgers fan used the Opening Day to propose to his girlfriend – but it didn’t go totally to plan.

Ricardo Juarez broke onto the field during his team’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks to get down on one knee.

He was wiped out by a big hit from a security guard, before being handcuffed and escorted from the venue by police officers. Thankfully, his partner did say yes.

One Yankees fan was filmed devouring a hot dog – covered in ketchup – as they watched game

Fans pack out the stadium to watch the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday

Cincinnati Bearcats cheerleading team perform during Cincinnati Reds Findlay Market Parade

An Oakland Athletics fan wears a massive plastic bicep as he cheers on his team Thursday – and they went on to seal victory