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.
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.
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,
The New York Yankees are changing some of their traditions. Now, they're going back to even older days by changing their exit song after games.
The New York Yankees will no longer play Frank Sinatra's 'New York, New York' following losses, changing a 45-year tradition.
I just think there’s so many stories that could be told about that man – some of the really tortured and darker stories, and some uplifting ones as well,” said James Marsden.