The longstanding tradition following Yankees home games began in 1980 Fans won't be spreading the news after a loss at Yankee Stadium this spring. On Sunday, Feb. 23, the New York Yankees announced they would no longer play Frank Sinatra's "(Theme From) New York,

From now on, the Yankees will celebrate being the kings of the hill only if they've earned it. As announced this week, the Major League Baseball team has decided to end its tradition of playing Frank Sinatra‘s "New York,

TAMPA, Fla. — The Yankees will play Frank Sinatra’s version of the “Theme From New York, New York” only after home wins instead of all games in the Bronx, going back to the original custom set by owner George Steinbrenner in 1980.