Yankees Limit Sinatra’s 'New York, New York' to Victories Only

The team ends a decades-long tradition of playing the song after all games, opting for a rotating playlist after losses.

The New York Yankees will now play Frank Sinatra’s 'New York, New York' only after home victories, discontinuing its use after losses.
The change, effective immediately, follows complaints from players and staff about hearing the celebratory song after defeats.
After losses, the Yankees will rotate through different songs, with Sinatra’s 'That’s Life' already played following a recent spring training loss to the Detroit Tigers.
The tradition of playing 'New York, New York' dates back to 1980 when former owner George Steinbrenner introduced the track as a post-game anthem.
This adjustment follows another recent policy change, as the Yankees lifted their long-standing ban on facial hair for players and staff.