Yankees Slugger Start

Yankees throw out one of baseball's most notorious traditions: Players can now grow beards

For the first time in nearly 50 years, the New York Yankees are allowing players to grow "well-groomed beards."

CNBC - Feb. 21

With change to facial hair policy, Yankees and owner Hal Steinbrenner show willingness to adapt, recognition of reality

The Yankees can no longer rely on aura, tradition and bottomless caches of cash to nab the top free agents.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Yankees update facial hair policy: What other teams have had unusual rules and restrictions?

Between the Cincinnati Reds' hair policy and the Chicago Bulls' headband ban, the Yankees aren't the only ones with a history of antiquated rules.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Johnny Damon, Gerrit Cole and other MLB players who cut their hair after joining the Yankees

The Yankees' long-standing facial hair policy was changed Friday, owner Hal Steinbrenner announced.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

Yankees' Devin Williams helped change team's facial hair policy by meeting with team owner Hal Steinbrenner

Williams was concerned enough about the Yankees' rules about beards that he approached Steinbrenner and GM Brian Cashman.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says he would sign with Yankees in free agency despite old comments: 'It's in the past'

Guerrero previously said he wouldn't sign with the Yankees even when he was 'dead'

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

MLB spring training: 10 positional battles ahead of Opening Day, including Braves starter, Yankees leadoff man

Players are fighting for a starting job (or a job in the majors at all) as spring training creeps along

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Yankees to play Frank Sinatra's 'New York, New York' only after wins in change to postgame tradition

The Yankees previously played the iconic song after both wins and losses

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Yankees will play Sinatra's 'New York, New York' only after home wins

The Yankees will play Frank Sinatra’s version of the “Theme From New York, New York” only after home wins instead of all games in the Bronx, going back to the original custom set by owner George ...

ABC News - Feb. 24

MLB offseason grades: Mets, Dodgers ace the winter, but did Yankees do enough? Plus four teams who failed

Who did the most to improve their outlook for 2025? Who doesn't seem to have a plan?

CBS Sports - 6d

Yankees make SHOCKING announcements, MLB tries out the ABS in Spring Training | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Yankees changing their tune when it comes to beards and their losses, MLB giving the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system a try and thirty things they ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Will Warren throws three perfect innings, Dominic Smith homers again as Yankees top Cardinals

The Yankees defeated the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 7-0 on Wednesday afternoon in Tampa.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Yankees Spring Training Notes: Austin Wells lobbies way into lineup; Will Warren the 'talk of camp'

Yankees catcher Austin Wells made his spring training debut Wednesday and he and Aaron Boone raved about Will Warren after his impressive start.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

MLB rumors: Nolan Arenado explains surprise trip to play Yankees as trade rumors swirl for Cardinals star

Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Feb. 27

CBS Sports - 4d

Carlos Rodon touched up again, Anthony Volpe homers for Yankees against Phillies

Carlos Rodon got touched up again and Anthony Volpe and Oswaldo Cabrera homered as the Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies played to a 7-7 tie Thursday afternoon in Grapefruit League action.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Néstor Cortés, who allowed Freddie Freeman grand slam, says Yankees, not Dodgers, were better World Series team

Ex-Yankees pitcher Néstor Cortés, who gave up Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series, says the Dodgers were not 'the better team' in the Fall Classic.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Yankees Notes: Jazz Chisholm Jr. lauds tandem with Anthony Volpe; Jasson Dominguez has work to do in left

After the Yankees and Phillies played to a 7-7 tie on Thursday, Jazz Chisholm Jr. hyped up the defensive potential with Anthony Volpe.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Yankees free agency and trade buzz: NY has made 'some contact' with J.D. Martinez

The latest Yankees free agency and trade buzz during the MLB offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Yankees' Luis Gil shut down during bullpen session, will get MRI Saturday

Yankees right-hander Luis Gil was shut down from his bullpen session on Friday after experiencing tightness near his pitching shoulder and will get an MRI on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Gerrit Cole strong in spring debut, Cody Bellinger shows off power in Yankees' win over Blue Jays

Gerrit Cole was strong in his spring training debut and the Yankees used three home runs from their split-squad to get past the Blue Jays, 6-3, on Friday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

MLB rumors: Phillies talking extension with Kyle Schwarber, Yankees reach out to J.D. Martinez

Here are Saturday's hot stove rumors

CBS Sports - 2d

Yankees announce Giancarlo Stanton will begin 2025 MLB season on IL due to tendinitis in elbows

Stanton has dealt with tendinitis in both of his elbows going back to last season.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Luis Gil injury update: Yankees starter to be shut down for at least six weeks after suffering lat strain

The injury seemingly opens up a rotation spot for Marcus Stroman

CBS Sports - 2h

Yankees' ROY pitcher Luis Gil shut down for at least 6 weeks with lat strain

The young Yankees star will be sidelined for the opening weeks of the season and possibly longer.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Will injuries doom Yankees? + Tiering teams based on spring training clichés | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman continue their spring training coverage in a very unique way on the latest pod. The duo asks what spring training cliché defines each of the 30 teams in MLB this ...

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Cody Bellinger, Jazz Chisholm Jr. tally hits while Jasson Dominguez struggles in Yankees' 4-0 spring training loss

Cody Bellinger, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jasson Dominguez highlight Sunday's 4-0 New York Yankees spring training loss to the Detroit Tigers.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Trump says Ukraine started the war that's killing its citizens. What are the facts?

President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives

ABC News - Feb. 19

A.I. Is Changing How Silicon Valley Builds Start-Ups

Tech start-ups typically raised huge sums to hire armies of workers and grow fast. Now artificial intelligence tools are making workers more productive and spurring tales of “tiny team” success.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Who will be the No. 1 fantasy baseball starting pitcher of 2025? Here are the 7 candidates

If you can hit on the eventual top pitcher in fantasy baseball, your odds of winning your league increase exponentially.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Republicans start to feel the heat on budget cuts: From the Politics Desk

House Republicans will face a budget resolution vote after hearing concerns from constituents about Trump and Musk's budget cuts.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Kerr pushing right buttons with revamped Warriors starting five

Warriors coach Steve Kerr has been pushing all the right buttons with a revamped starting lineup that has Golden State cruising into the second half of the season.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Butler makes Warriors history over impressive five-game start

New star Warriors forward Jimmy Butler impressively has made franchise history over his first five games with Golden State.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

Atlanta Cup starting lineup: Ryan Blaney leads Ford charge with pole

Fords take 10 of the top 11 spots in qualifying for Sunday's race.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

VC backed by Cambridge university launches £100mn start-up fund

Cambridge Innovation Capital’s fund counts Aviva Investors and an arm of British Business Bank as backers

Financial Times - Feb. 23

The Syrian teenager who sprayed four words on a wall and started an uprising

DAMASCUS, Syria — It was a small act of teenage defiance that sparked a revolution, a moment forever inscribed in Syrian history.

NBC News - Feb. 23

Two Trump officials decline to say Russia started the war in Ukraine

Two Trump administration officials publicly declined to say Russia started the war in Ukraine in 2022, despite Russia launching a full-scale invasion.

NBC News - Feb. 23

Once Human Cross-Save Beta Test Starts Later This Week

Starry Studio has announced that it'll be conducting a closed beta test for cross-save on Once Human. It'll take place starting on February 27 at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET and ends on March 1 at 3 AM PT ...

GameSpot - Feb. 24

Pokemon Presents February 2025: Start Time And How To Watch

A new Pokemon Presents livestream has been confirmed for February 27, and pocket monster fans can expect updates on new in-development projects related to the franchise.. The Pokemon Presents ...

GameSpot - 6d

Google Just Fixed the Worst Thing About Websites. It’s the Start of the End of an Era

The world’s most popular email service is getting a security upgrade.

Inc. - 6d

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