Yankees players reportedly pitched team on wearing alternate uniforms for first time in team history

The New York Yankees are one of the most iconic franchises in sports. There’s so much history behind the images the team puts forward; the “NY” logo, the white pinstripe home jerseys and the road grays with “New York” front and center.

But what if the team decided to introduce a new look to that mix? While the Yankees have pushed back against the idea in the past, players reportedly pitched the organization on wearing alternate uniforms for the first time in team history, according to The Athletic.

The players, who were not named in The Athletic’s story, reportedly pushed for the team to wear their navy batting practice jerseys during occasional road games. Those jerseys are placed in every player’s locker during road games, though reportedly have not been approved by Major League Baseball as a uniform that can be worn during games, per The Athletic. If the team wanted to move forward with the idea, the league would have to approve the new jerseys for in-game use.

Whether the players will get their wish depends on how team owner Hal Steinbrenner feels about the proposal. Steinbrenner has shown a willingness to makes changes in the past, abolishing the team’s strict anti-beard policy in 2025. The team has also had some very minor jersey alterations in recent years.

A new in-game uniform, however, would be a drastic, new step for the Yankees. The team is one of the few to not have a “City Connect” uniform. The Athletics, stuck in the middle of a move to Las Vegas, are the other MLB club without a “City Connect” jersey.

Instead, the Yankees have stuck to tradition and continued to wear the pinstripes and the road grays. Other than “Players’ Weekend” jerseys, the team hasn’t worn any other uniform in games throughout their history.

That could change soon … depending on how Steinbrenner feels about the idea.