Yankees Players Push for First-Ever Alternate Road Jersey

32 articles · Updated · MLB.com · Apr 22

Yankees players have asked team executives to consider adding an alternate road jersey, potentially breaking with over a century of uniform tradition.
The proposed jersey is the navy batting practice top featuring 'New York' across the chest, typically worn during Spring Training but never in official games.
Owner Hal Steinbrenner, who recently eased other team traditions, will have the final say on adopting what would be the Yankees' first alternate jersey.

Why would baseball's richest team use a practice top as its first alternate jersey?

Is this the end of the line for baseball's most famous and traditional uniform policy?

Does this move prove the Yankees now prioritize profit over their storied traditions?

How much influence do players like Aaron Judge now have over franchise traditions?

Will a new jersey on the road help the team end its long championship drought?