These Yankees have minted a new vibe going into their first World Series since 2009. Baseball’s most tradition-bound team, with a grandiose granite-and-limestone stadium and pinstriped home uniforms that have hardly changed since 1936,

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge was born on April 26, 1992 — but he didn’t meet his parents until the following day. The baseball pro was adopted by Patty and Wayne Judge, a move that both the couple and their son considered a miracle.

The New York Yankees, Aaron Judge included, will play Jack Flaherty and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday at 8:08 PM ET. The teams will square off to open the World Series.Find odds, stats, and