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Tragedy: Yankees' Brett Gardner's Son Dies in Costa Rica

3/29/2025

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Tragedy struck as 14-year-old Miller Gardner, son of former Yankees player Brett Gardner, passed away in Costa Rica on March 21 after his family fell ill following a meal. The heartbreaking incident has led to local business cancellations and an ongoing investigation into potential food poisoning, with results anticipated in two to four months. The Yankees paid tribute to Miller with a poignant moment of silence.

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Tragedy struck as 14-year-old Miller Gardner, son of former Yankees player Brett Gardner, passed away in Costa Rica on March 21 after his family fell ill following a meal. The heartbreaking incident has led to local business cancellations and an ongoing investigation into potential food poisoning, with results anticipated in two to four months. The Yankees paid tribute to Miller with a poignant moment of silence.