For the first time in 50 years, a team that takes pride in a clean-cut look will allow players to grow beards.

"Ultimately the final decision rests with me, and after great consideration ... arrived at Spring Training before the new policy was in place and was forced to shave his beard.

The New York Yankees are changing a nearly 50-year-old policy that banned beards. Here are some things to know about the ...

New York Yankees players and uniformed staff can now wear "well-groomed beards," team management announced ... decision that the policy was outdated after speaking with current and former players.

"I don't ever really feel good about games before the game," Beard told reporters after the game. "I felt good tonight when Sam showed up. That's my guy. Toughest guy I know, period. And I know a ...

a then-pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers who was known for his long beard. The Cincinnati Reds banned facial hair starting in 1969 before lifting the policy in 1999. The Miami Marlins in 2016 ...