Yankees players push to wear alternate road jerseys for first time in franchise history: Sources
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- New York Yankees players have proposed wearing navy batting practice jerseys as alternate uniforms during some road games, marking a potential first in franchise history.
- These alternate jerseys feature "New York" in gray letters with white trim and the Starr Insurance sleeve patch, differing from the Yankees' traditional white pinstriped home and gray road uniforms.
- The alternate jerseys have not yet been approved by Major League Baseball for game use, and final approval likely rests with team owner Hal Steinbrenner, who has shown openness to change recently.
- The Yankees are the only MLB team without an official alternate jersey or City Connect jerseys, maintaining a strong tradition including no names on the back of their regular uniforms.
- Players expressed hope to wear the alternate jerseys soon but remain uncertain, highlighting ongoing discussions about modernizing the team's uniform options.
