Yankees news: Players push for new uniforms

TL;DR

Yankees players are advocating for the use of their batting practice jerseys as an alternate road uniform, challenging the team's traditional uniform policy. Approval from owner Hal Steinbrenner is required for this change.

Key points

Yankees players lobby for new alternate road jerseys
Request challenges traditional uniform policy
Approval needed from owner Hal Steinbrenner

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MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 23: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees arrives to the spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on March 23, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Athletic | Brendan Kuty: ($) Yankees players are lobbying their organization to let them wear their batting practice jerseys as an alternate road jersey, a move which would break with the team’s tradition of utilizing only one home and one road jersey. No reason has yet been given publicly for the request, which would likely need to be approved by owner Hal Steinbrenner. The BP jerseys in question feature “New York” across the chest in gray letters and numbers with white trim alongside the ubiquitous Starr Insurance sleeve patch. MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Congratulations are in order for the Weathers family, after Thayer, the wife of Ryan, gave birth to their son Paul David on Wednesday. The new father landed on the paternity list in advance of Wednesday’s game, with reliever Jake Bird called up from Triple-A to take his place on the active roster. Weathers, who announced with his wife that they were expecting a child in December, had his best outing as a Yankee his last time out, going 7.1 scoreless innings to earn his first victory with the team. Bird broke camp with the Yankees but was demoted after posting a 7.71 ERA through eight appearances. : A couple of big names are slated to arrive in Fishkill this week. will commence his rehab assignment with the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades on Friday, a day after is scheduled to make his second rehab start. Rodón last threw batting practice on Saturday and is stretched out to 60 pitches. For his part, Cole threw 44 pitches in 4.1 innings during his last start with Double-A Somerset. : was the hero Tuesday, knocking in three to snap a 1-for-21 skid. He attributed the outburst, at least in part, to playing at Fenway Park, where he’s hit .316 over his career. In other housekeeping news, played in his third rehab game Tuesday, notching two hits, including a 378-foot home run. With his return on the horizon and hitting .333 in 19 games at Triple-A, ’s roster spot could soon be imperiled.

Q&A

Why are Yankees players requesting new alternate jerseys?

Yankees players want to wear their batting practice jerseys as an alternate road uniform, breaking from the tradition of having only one home and one road jersey.

What do the Yankees' batting practice jerseys look like?

The batting practice jerseys feature 'New York' in gray letters with white trim, along with the Starr Insurance sleeve patch.

Who needs to approve the new uniform request for the Yankees?

The request for new alternate jerseys must be approved by Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner.