The Yankees facial hair policy had long overstayed its welcome to the extent it was ever appropriate. The policy was likely illegal, and against the team's interest.

Acquired from Seattle before the 2005 season, Johnson trimmed his shoulder-length hair and was clean shaven when he reported for spring training. Owner George Steinbrenner greeted him by saying: “Glad you’re here. Glad you’re cleaned up, and glad you’re here.”

Aaron Judge offered support for the Yankees’ big change, but added, “If that little rule is going to stop you from coming here, then you probably shouldn’t be here.”

Not long after Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner announced the amendment of the team’s long-standing facial hair rule, another tradition has changed. After losses, the Yankees will no longer play Frank Sinatra’s “(Theme From) New York,

Current and former players around Major League Baseball are reacting to the recent rule change the New York Yankees implemented. Some opinions are pretty shocking.

The New York Yankees have been undergoing some major changes in recent months, both on and off the field. In the last few months alone, the Yankees have