At Yankee Stadium before a 12-1 win over Baltimore, players wore JS patches, observed a moment of silence and saw Michael Kay and Suzyn Waldman place flowers at home plate.
Aaron Judge's 14th homer drew one of Sterling's signature calls on air, and the Yankees played his "Theeee Yankees win!" call after the final out.
Sterling died Monday at 87 in a New Jersey hospital, months after heart surgery following a heart attack, after calling 5,426 regular-season games across parts of 36 Yankees seasons.
With John Sterling gone, how will the Yankees preserve his iconic calls and traditions for future generations of fans?
What challenges and opportunities will the next Yankees radio voice face in living up to Sterling's legendary legacy?