The New York Yankees are changing their long-standing no-beard rule and will let players and coaches have "well-groomed" facial hair from now on.

The New York Yankees have dropped their ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner.

Managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said the whiskers of Vice President JD Vance played a role in his decision to set aside the archaic 1970s rule against beards set by his late father, George Steinbrenner.

The Pittsburgh Pirates officially announced their signing of free agent left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney, which came with other roster moves. The

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to terms Thursday with veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney on a one-year deal. The agreement is worth $5.25 million and is pending Heaney passing a physical. The 33-year-old Heaney is 51-62 with a 4.

The 33-year-old Heaney is 51-62 with a 4.45 ERA during his 11-year career, mostly with the Los Angeles Angels. Heaney spent the last two seasons with the Texas Rangers, winning a