Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner ended the club's traditional facial hair policy this week, and conversations with the club's captain and a key newcomer had an impact on his decision.

Judge said he was “definitely shocked” about the change in policy that had been in place since 1976 under George Steinbrenner ...

The Yankees’ infamous “no beard” code has stood the test of time—outlasting trends, protests, and even common sense. The post ...

This third installment in the Nicholas Said column series expands on my previous pieces and brings the discussion to a conclusion.Perhaps the final straw that broke Nicholas Said’s back and drove him ...