Sinatra's version of the song has played after games regardless of the result, but the post-loss soundtrack will now rotate
Starting with Sunday's Grapefruit League game, a 4-0 Detroit Tigers win, the Yankees have ceased playing Frank Sinatra's up-tempo version of 'New York, New York' after losses.
TAMPA, Fla. — 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 Steinbrenner in 1980.
From now on, the Yankees will celebrate being the kings of the hill only if they've earned it. As announced this week, the Major League Baseball team has decided to end its tradition of playing Frank Sinatra‘s "New York,
Several members of the Yankees may look different as they sport “well-groomed beards” this season, following this week’s alteration of the organization’s longstanding facial hair policy. Some of their games will sound different,