The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner.

After Sunday's 4-0 spring training loss to Detroit at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees played Sinatra's 1966 recording of "That's Life," a 1963 song by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon. The change occurred two days after the team ended the ban on beards ...

The strains of "New York, New York" won't be heard over the loudspeakers this season after a Yankees loss as club moves to rotation of other tunes.

The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner.

The New York Yankees are planning to play Frank Sinatra's version of "Theme From New York, New York" only after home wins, MLB.com reported Sunday. The franchise previously played the iconic song after both wins and losses at Yankee Stadium.

Recommended Videos After Sunday’s 4-0 spring training loss to Detroit at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees played Sinatra’s 1966 recording of “That’s Life,” a 1963 song by Dean ...

The Yankees, at long last altering a George Steinbrenner-era policy on facial hair, will allow players "to have well-groomed beards moving forward."

Gleyber Torres took some convincing to believe the Yankees’ facial hair policy reversal. The former Bronx Bombers second baseman reportedly wasn’t sure if he was being pranked when he found out about the rule change from a group of reporters on Friday.

They feel it defines their character.” George Steinbrenner announced the facial policy during spring training in 1976, mandating no long hair or beards — mustaches were allowed. Players ...

Right-hander Casey Mize will start for the Tigers. He’s scheduled to be followed by lefty Dietrich Enns and right-handers Jordan Balazovic and Tyler Owens. Minor leaguers Tanner Kohlhepp, Austin Bergner, Garrett Burhenn, Garrett Apker and Carlos Pena will also be on hand to pitch if needed.