Yankees Opening Day: Former World Series hero is throwing out ‘virtual’ 1st pitch | Schedule of events at Yankee Stadium Updated 7:42 AM; Facebook Share Here’s what you need to know about the pregame festivities, per Yankees PR: 10:10-11:10 a.m. - Yankees batting practice 11:00 a.m. - All gates open to ticket holders 11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m. - Blue Jays batting practice 12:42-12:52 p.m. - Baseline introductions 12:52 p.m. - Moments of Silence: Hank Steinbrenner and Dr. Bobby Brown 12:53 p.m. - Virtual Performance of “O’ Canada”: Paul Alexander Nolan 12:56 p.m. - Virtual Color Guard: The West Point Cadet Color Guard and Virtual National Anthem: West Point Band Vocalist, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Katherine Walsh