Why Yankees' Gerrit Cole won’t grow back his beard
TAMPA — Gerrit Cole proudly rocked an iconic beard back in the day with the Astros, but that was before he signed a nine-year, $324 million contract with the Yankees in 2020. That was good news for Cole’s bank account, but his beard was an immediate casualty of the Yankees’ long-standing policy limiting facial hair.
Beards are back for the Yankees 2025 season
For the first time in nearly 50 years, the Yankees can grow out their facial hair, according to an announcement by Hal Steinbrenner.
Yankees, MLB’s all-time shaves leaders, will finally let players grow beards
The Yankees announced Friday that they are amending long-standing rules requiring their players to be clean-shaven.
Are Yankees better off without Juan Soto? Here’s Gerrit Cole’s take
When the Yankees lured in a new ace in December 2019, Gerrit Cole’s $324 million pact for nine seasons was a franchise record. Three years later, Aaron Judge hit an American League record hitting 62 homers in 2022,
Aaron Judge Says He Won't Grow Beard Amid Yankees' Relaxed Facial Hair Policy
Despite the New York Yankees' decision to ease their facial hair policy this week, the face of the franchise will not be a bearded one during the 2025 season. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic,
Yankees change longstanding no-beard policy
For decades the Yankees have forced their sluggers to shave off facial hair when they make the move to the Bronx. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch reports that's just one of the big changes coming to Spring Training.
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole weighs in on Juan Soto’s megadeal with Mets: ‘It’s good for the game’
While Cole praised his fellow Boras Corp. client, he also spoke highly of the Yankees' offseason moves following Soto's ...
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After brief offseason opt out, Gerrit Cole says he always intended to remain with Yankees
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole throws against the Los ...
MLB News: Yankees’ Gerrit Cole shares thoughts on Juan Soto’s historic deal with Mets
Gerrit Cole, ace of the New York Yankees, shares his reaction to Juan Soto's record-breaking MLB contract with the New York ...
Yankees' Gerrit Cole makes light of Juan Soto's historic Mets contract
Several New York Yankees pitchers have spoken about Juan Soto and his historic contract with the New York Mets over the past few days. Initially, it was Yankee ...
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole heaps praise on Max Fried: ‘Really unique talent’
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has already hit it off with new teammate Max Fried, who will join him atop starting rotation for ...
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Gerrit Cole talks opt out situation with contract, expectations for Yankees in 2025
TAMPA, Fla. – To the outside world, there were about 48 hours in early November when Gerrit Cole’s status as a Yankee was up in the air. However, Cole already knew the outcome. “The ...
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Gerrit Cole Says He Opted Out of Yankees Contract With the Intention of Staying in NY
Gerrit Cole reported to the New York Yankees spring training site this week, along with many of his other freshly-shaven teammates. Cole is entering his sixth season with the Yankees, but for a ...