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Yankees fans are calling for a boycott in response to the team’s banning of Kate Smith’s version of God Bless America. The team ditched the late singer’s rendition after a they learned Smith had also sung some controversial songs about blacks back in the 1930s.

This month, several pro sports moved to tear down statues to and ban songs by Kate Smith, because back in the 1930s she sang songs that many today consider racist. However, FS1’s Jason Whitlock saw nothing but hypocrisy with sports teams banning Smith while at the same time embracing racist, sexist rappers, Newsbusters noted.

The decision of the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Flyers to ditch the songs and statues associated with 1930’s era songstress Kate Smith, has become a heated topic of conversation in the sports world.

ESPN analyst Will Cain came out swinging against the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Flyers for banning singer Kate Smith’s rendition of “God Bless America,” because other songs she sang back in the 1930s may be considered “racist” today.

The New York Yankees have decided to no longer play a 1939 version of God Bless America during the seventh-inning stretch, due to concerns raised over other racist songs the performer sang in the past.

Professional sports is often referred to as the place where men go to become boys. Though, there are certain boyhood behaviors that are better left to boys.

John Wetteland, a one-time World Series MVP, has been indicted on child sex abuse charges in Texas, according to reports.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper has the most popular jersey in Major League Baseball, according to online sales details revealed Thursday by the league.

If you missed out on collecting those Mickey Mantle baseball cards, you have another chance to grab some of “The Mick’s” precious memorabilia, as two of his Trump casino credit cards have hit the auction block.

DENTON, Texas (AP) — Former major league pitcher John Wetteland has been charged in Texas with continuous sex abuse of a child under age 14.

New York (AFP) – Mel Stottlemyre, a former Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher who helped the New York Yankees and Mets to World Series titles, died Sunday of bone marrow cancer at age 77.

TV icon, actress, producer, and director, Penny Marshall, died Monday night at 75. But throughout her momentous life, the Lavern & Shirley star had an enduring love of baseball.

Real Estate prices in the greater Boston area are known to be incredibly high. Yet, the New York Yankees are living rent-free in the minds of the Red Sox and their fans, on this championship parade Wednesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees couldn’t wait to get back home.

Yankees fans had a lot to celebrate Wednesday night. However, at least in the case of one green-haired A’s fan standing in the bleachers, the celebration got messy.

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge got the party started with a two-run homer nine pitches in. Luis Severino let out a primal scream after escaping a bases-loaded jam with 100 mph heat. Giancarlo Stanton capped the mauling with monstrous drive in his postseason debut.

Fans and the sports media alike, erupted in displeasure when former MSNBC screamer Keith Olbermann took the reins as play-by-play announcer for the Yankees-Mets game on Monday night.

Yankees pitcher Sonny Gray smiled, as he exited a game where he gave up seven earned runs on eight hits and two walks to the worst team in baseball, the Baltimore Orioles.

Several supporters of President Trump unfurled a giant banner touting the president’s 2020 re-election campaign, from the center deck at Yankees Stadium on Sunday.

July 24 (UPI) — The New York Yankees have agreed to a deal to acquire Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — About the only thing Gary Sanchez was quick to do Monday night was accept the blame for his lack of effort.

New York Yankees ace Luis Severino revealed Monday on “The Jim Rome Show” he learned English from watching hit sitcom “Friends.” The 24-year-old pitcher signed with the Yankees in 2011 out of the Dominican Republican and told Jim Rome he decided

The greatest rivalry – the Red Sox vs. the Yankees – wraps up our six pre-trade deadline divisional reviews. Our ratings show the two classic rivals absolutely dead even with 16.1 of 20 points each and if one can trade for Jed Lowrie or even one extra lefty like Patrick Corbin or Francisco Liriano it could tip the crucial scales to give one team the AL East and make the other play a dangerous one-game wild-card game.

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was booed at Yankee Stadium on Memorial Day, a day which also happened to be his 74th birthday.

There’s not much that the most popular team in the media capital of the world can do without getting noticed. However, what the New York Yankees have done under the radar over the last three years, is more meaningful than anything the “Bombers” have done on the field.

NEW YORK (AP) — As part of its collection of Babe Ruth items, the Baseball Hall of Fame says it has the bat the slugger used to hit his then-record 60th home run in 1927.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees are the most valuable franchise in baseball at an estimated value of $4 billion, according to Forbes.

They call the NFL the “No Fun League.” However, Major League Baseball may soon give them a run for their money.

The Yankees are no stranger to having a lot of star power, at their Spring Training facility in Florida. Though, normally that star power is supplied by the likes of Billy Crystal. This time around, the star power comes in the form of an Super Bowl champion quarterback.

Yankees training camp has always been a gathering point for stars in the world of sports. However, after the move the “Bombers” made with the Rangers on Wednesday, they’re taking this thing to a whole new level.

A person familiar with the negotiations says the Yankees and Marlins have agreed to a deal that would send slugger Giancarlo Stanton to New York, pending a physical.

New York (AFP) – The New York Yankees have selected former star player Aaron Boone to replace Joe Girardi as manager, US media reported Friday.

HOUSTON (AP) — Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers combined for a three-hitter, Jose Altuve and Evan Gattis homered and the Houston Astros reached the World Series, blanking the New York Yankees 4-0 Saturday night in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.

NEW YORK (AP) — Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the New York Yankees finally solved Houston Astros nemesis Dallas Keuchel, beating the ace lefty 5-0 on Wednesday for a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series.

Jose Altuve raced home on Carlos Correa’s double in the ninth inning, Justin Verlander struck out 13 in a complete game and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturday for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.

Dallas Keuchel dominated the Yankees again, striking out 10 in seven scoreless innings to lead the Houston Astros over New York 2-1 on Friday night in the AL Championship Series opener.