TAMPA — After discussing a trim to the Yankees’ facial hair policy, Hal Steinbrenner took questions ... which other pro sports leagues have, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole — who is close with Steinbrenner — told the Daily News the matter wasn’t really ...

For the first time in nearly 50 years, the Yankees will allow their players and uniformed staff to grow beards — so long as they are “well-groomed” — as Hal Steinbrenner announced on Friday that the organization was relaxing its facial hair policy that had been instituted by his father, George, in 1976.

TAMPA — Gerrit Cole proudly rocked an iconic beard back in the day with ... That rule, however, suddenly flipped on Friday, when Hal Steinbrenner relaxed the players’ grooming regulations. Cole admitted he was caught off guard by the junior Boss ...

Since the 1970s, the New York Yankees have had strict rules when it came to grooming, barring players and staff from growing beards or very long hair.

TAMPA — Not long ago, Hal Steinbrenner was saying a team shouldn’t need a ... help from their younger players if they are going to move under $300 million. Gerrit Cole holds a sign he used as a young Yankees fan, as he is introduced as the baseball ...

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner ended a facial hair policy that's been in place since the 1970s. Is this a good move? Take our poll

Gleyber Torres, who signed with the Detroit Tigers in the offseason after seven seasons with the Yankees, told reporters Friday that he was surprised by the decision but understood that a number of players still with the team would like to grow out their facial hair more than what was previously allowed.

The New York Yankees are being outspent by the New York Mets and LA Dodgers. The Philadelphia Phillies also have a more expensive roster this year.