Yankees Retire CC Sabathia’s Number After Weather, Rescheduling Put Damper on Ceremonies
The Yankees will play a single-admission doubleheader, and CC Sabathia’s number retirement ceremony will precede Game 1 after the schedule change.
- On Friday, September 25, 2026, the New York Yankees moved CC Sabathia's number retirement ceremony and game against the Baltimore Orioles to a single-admission doubleheader beginning at 4:05 p.m.
- Officials warned of heavy rainfall and sustained winds of 25-35 mph ahead of an incoming nor'easter, prompting the team to preemptively reschedule Saturday's contest to protect the festivities.
- Frustration mounted among fans because only tickets dated for Friday were valid for the doubleheader; Saturday ticket holders must exchange them for a future game. Sabathia noted the move was "a tough adjustment" for everyone involved.
- Despite the scheduling disruption, former teammates Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, Dellin Betances, and Chris Young attended the Monument Park plaque unveiling, honoring Sabathia's 11-season tenure and 2009 World Series championship role.
- Sabathia, a first-ballot Hall of Famer, finished his 19-year career with 251 wins and 3,093 strikeouts, becoming the 24th person to receive this honor and joining fellow 2009 World Series champion Mariano Rivera in Monument Park.
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Yankees retire Hall of Famer CC Sabathia's No. 52, honor him with plaque in Monument Park
CC Sabathia saw many ceremonies honoring former players during 11 seasons with the New York Yankees and never envisioned he would be an honoree. Sabathia became the 24th player or manager to get his number retired and the Hall of…
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