The policy, instituted in the 1970s by George Steinbrenner, forced players to trim their hair upon joining the team.
New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner
The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner. The change was announced before the team’s spring training opener.
Phillies notes: Wilson dinged, Walker dialed in during BP, weekend pitching plans
Phillies notes on an injury from Friday, a confidence-building afternoon for Taijuan Walker and the team's weekend pitching plans.
Five under-the-radar Red Sox players to watch at spring training
Here are five under-the-radar players Red Sox fans will want to keep their eyes on during spring training.
Webb set for fourth consecutive Giants Opening Day start
San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb will make his fourth consecutive Opening Day start to kick off the 2025 MLB season.
Which Phillies should we expect in Saturday’s Grapefruit League opener?
Spring training games begin on Saturday for the Phillies and a handful of players who could make the team are expected to be in action.
What can Fitzgerald provide Giants at second base after breakout?
With the everyday second base job in front of him, it's time for the San Francisco Giants to cut Tyler Fitzgerald loose, Alex Pavlovic writes.
ESPN says it will end MLB broadcasts after striking out on deal
ESPN will likely hang up its baseball mitts after 36 seasons. The cable sports giant failed to renegotiate contract terms with the league.
Here’s how to stream Angels games in 2025. And what about the Dodgers?
Angels fans will have some options when it comes to streaming games this season. Dodgers fans might be hard-pressed to stream games unless they have Spectrum.
MLB debuts robot ump challenge system at Dodgers-Cubs spring training opener
The Cubs went 1-for-2 on challenges in their first game with the system.
Going, Going, Gone: ESPN, MLB Opt Out Portends Industry Changes
Major League Baseball and ESPN announced Thursday that their national television deal would be cut short after this season, with baseball rights now on the market for the following three years. In a letter to owners first published by The Athletic, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred specifically cited “new broadcast and/or streaming platform(s)” as the ideal …
MLB, ESPN opting out of deal after 2025 season; league cites ‘minimal coverage’
"Sunday Night Baseball" won't be on ESPN after this year.
Dodgers open Cactus League with loss; Bobby Miller exits after comebacker to head
Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws 27 pitches and Bobby Miller takes a comebacker off his head and is placed into concussion protocol during the Dodgers' 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs.
With contract extension, Aaron Boone commits to two more seasons in the high-stakes, high-pressure role of Yankees manager
"I don’t like that we haven’t won a championship yet. That bothers me,” Boone told reporters Thursday in Florida.
Is Toronto’s gamble with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. a massive mistake? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is poised to hit free agency next winter. Did the Blue Jays miss their opportunity?