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Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Yankees make SHOCKING announcements, MLB tries out the ABS in Spring Training
The New York Yankees made two shocking announcements that sent headlines throughout sports, and neither involved acquiring a player or firing someone. In a surprising turn of events, Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner sent out a memo saying that for the first time since his late father controlled the team, players would be allowed to sport 'well-groomed beards' while on the roster. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the surprising turn of events, as well as the other notable announcement that the team won't be playing Frank Sinatra's iconic 'Theme from New York, New York' after losses. The guys wonder what may have caused this change in tune from the new boss and if their World Series loss has anything to do with it. Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan talk about MLB trying out for the first time ever during Spring Training the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system and if this means it's only a matter of time before Robo-Umps become a thing in the game. They then give their top thirty highlights for each team from Spring Training so far, including Dave Roberts learning about Roki Sasaki's marriage, Mike Trout's uneventful debut in right field and Elly De La Cruz on his NL MVP odds. (2:14) - The Opener: Yankees change their tune on beards (16:17) - No more 'Theme from New York, New York' after losses (20:32) - MLB gives ABS a try (34:05) - 15 things from the AL from Spring Training (55:33) - 15 things from the NL from Spring Training🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NY Yankees reverse decades-old facial hair policy
The New York Yankees have reversed a 49-year-old facial hair policy to allow their players and staff to now sport "well-groomed beards". Under previous club regulations a players' hair was not allowed to touch their collars and although moustaches were allowed, beards were not permitted. Chairman Hal Steinbrenner announced the change on Friday prior to the team's spring training opener after speaking to a ''large number of former and current Yankees". He added: "It is the appropriate time to move beyond the familiar comfort of our former policy. "The final decision rests with me, and after great consideration, we will be amending our expectations to allow our players and uniformed personnel to have well-groomed beards moving forward." The former rules dating back to 1976 were imposed by Steinbrenner's father George, whose hands on approach to ownership of the franchise earned him the nickname, 'The Boss'. The strict appearance code has been heavily criticised in recent years by both the media and players that have appeared for the 27-time World Series winners. Former player Don Mattingly was famously benched and fined by the Yankees in 1991 for refusing to cut his hair. And as recently as Monday, the Yankees had left reminders on the clubhouse chair of each player to arrive clean shaven the following morning for photo day. Closer Devin Williams, acquired in an off-season trade from Milwaukee, had hair on his chin for his photo. Outfielder Alex Verdugo was forced to trim his previously long hair when he was traded to the Yankees before the 2024 season.
BBC News
21-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
NY Yankees reverse decades-old facial hair policy
The New York Yankees have reversed a 49-year-old facial hair policy to allow their players and staff to now sport "well-groomed beards".Under previous club regulations a players' hair was not allowed to touch their collars and although moustaches were allowed, beards were not permitted. Chairman Hal Steinbrenner announced the change on Friday prior to the team's spring training opener after speaking to a ''large number of former and current Yankees".He added: "It is the appropriate time to move beyond the familiar comfort of our former policy."The final decision rests with me, and after great consideration, we will be amending our expectations to allow our players and uniformed personnel to have well-groomed beards moving forward."The former rules dating back to 1976 were imposed by Steinbrenner's father George, whose hands on approach to ownership of the franchise earned him the nickname, 'The Boss'.The strict appearance code has been heavily criticised in recent years by both the media and players that have appeared for the 27-time World Series player Don Mattingly was famously benched and fined by the Yankees in 1991 for refusing to cut his as recently as Monday, the Yankees had left reminders on the clubhouse chair of each player to arrive clean shaven the following morning for photo day. Closer Devin Williams, acquired in an off-season trade from Milwaukee, had hair on his chin for his Alex Verdugo was forced to trim his previously long hair when he was traded to the Yankees before the 2024 season.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yankees owner on Dodgers' spending, Junior Caminero's amazing championship performance
The New York Yankees haven't been quiet this offseason in regard to putting together a roster that they feel can hopefully get them back to the World Series in 2025. The same can be said for Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner this past week when he made a little noise himself, notably making comments about how the Los Angeles Dodgers have spent this offseason. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the noise that came from the Boss in the Bronx about how teams can't spend like the world champs currently are and if these comments have something to do with the upcoming CBA talks that will surely focus on free agency and the way teams spend. They also talk about Hal selling the 2025 team as better than the 2024 club and whether the Yankees can actually put faith in a bounce-back season from Paul Goldschmidt and DJ LeMahieu. Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys get into the incredible performance (and bat flip) by Junior Caminero from Game 7 of the LIDOM championship, including a feat that's almost unheard of and how much better he can possibly get. Jake and Jordan also talk about Ha-Seong Kim and Carlos Estévez signing deals, as well as make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. (1:36) - The Opener: Hal Steinbrenner's comments (21:44) - Around the League: Ha-Seong Kim and Carlos Estévez sign (33:18) - Turbo Mode: Recapping other transactions (38:53) - Holy %^&*$#&%: Junior Caminero's Game 7 performance (52:08) - The Good (55:26) - The Bad (59:41) - The Uggla🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yankees owner on Dodgers' spending, Junior Caminero's amazing championship performance
The New York Yankees haven't been quiet this offseason in regard to putting together a roster that they feel can hopefully get them back to the World Series in 2025. The same can be said for Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner this past week when he made a little noise himself, notably making comments about how the Los Angeles Dodgers have spent this offseason. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the noise that came from the Boss in the Bronx about how teams can't spend like the world champs currently are and if these comments have something to do with the upcoming CBA talks that will surely focus on free agency and the way teams spend. They also talk about Hal selling the 2025 team as better than the 2024 club and whether the Yankees can actually put faith in a bounce-back season from Paul Goldschmidt and DJ LeMahieu. Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys get into the incredible performance (and bat flip) by Junior Caminero from Game 7 of the LIDOM championship, including a feat that's almost unheard of and how much better he can possibly get. Jake and Jordan also talk about Ha-Seong Kim and Carlos Estévez signing deals, as well as make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. (1:36) - The Opener: Hal Steinbrenner's comments (21:44) - Around the League: Ha-Seong Kim and Carlos Estévez sign (33:18) - Turbo Mode: Recapping other transactions (38:53) - Holy %^&*$#&%: Junior Caminero's Game 7 performance (52:08) - The Good (55:26) - The Bad (59:41) - The Uggla🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube
