Yankees Call It Quits

New Tradition for the Yankees

The “New York Yankees” will stop playing Frank Sinatra’s “Theme from New York, New York” following losses and will reserve the track exclusively for victories.

Changes to Postgame Traditions

According to CBS Sports, this change is significant. Yankees players expressed their fatigue from hearing the track after defeats, noting that the song originates from Martin Scorsese’s music film New York, New York, later covered by Sinatra two years after its release.

After suffering a 4-0 loss during spring training against the Detroit Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sunday (February 23), the Yankees opted to play Sinatra’s “The Life,” recorded in 1966, instead of “New York, New York.”

“This year, after a Yankees loss, we will rotate through various songs, none of which will be ‘New York, New York,’” stated a Yankees representative. New York Times. The press secretary added that there will be no specific song designated for losses.

Historical Context of the Song

The song “New York, New York” was originally played after the Yankees’ victories after former club owner George Steinbrenner discovered Sinatra’s version from his days as a DJ at Le Club in Manhattan. The baseball team has since used both Sinatra’s and Liza Minnelli’s versions of this iconic song.

In related news, last year, Variety reported that Martin Scorsese is planning a biographical film about Sinatra, collaborating with long-time associate Leonardo DiCaprio.

The project has already piqued the interest of major studios. Apple, which financed the $215 million budget for Killers of the Flower Moon, has shown interest, but sources indicate Sony is leading the project.