Devin Williams hated the Yankees’ grooming policy, then after the star closer was forced to shave for the first day of spring training, he and his beard got a reprieve from owner Hal Steinbrenner on Friday.

This is a 2025 photo of Devin Williams of the New York Yankees baseball team Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. This image reflects the Yankees active roster as

The pitch that created one of baseball’s coolest nicknames -- “The Airbender” -- is a curiosity at Yankees camp, where players and coaches peer to witness Devin Williams’ unique changeup for themselves.

Scenes from Tampa, Florida, as the Yankees conduct their spring training ahead of the 2025 MLB season New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried drills with the team at George M. Steinbrenner Field during spring training in Tampa,

Yankees change facial hair policy. Yes, this is silly. Yes, it is also our lead story today, precisely because the whole thing is just so ridiculous. Nearly 50 years af

Devin Williams has moved on, but Trevor Megill gained valuable experience in saving 21 games in 2024 and is now the team's unquestioned closer.

Devin Williams is used to it by now. “It’s usually the first question people ask me — or the only one,” he said with a chuckle. So in a clubhouse full of new teammates and coaches, Williams has already fielded his fair share of questions about the pitch that is so unique and nasty that it has its own name: The Airbender.

Yankees pitchers warming up in camp, and closer Devin Williams tosses a football, Feb. 19, at Tampa, Fla.

Devin Williams looks a little different now that he’s a Yankee. His signature pitch, however, remains the same.

Devin Williams showed up to Spring Training with a beard. Before he was able to wear pinstripes, it was shaved.

Devin Williams reacted to the New York Yankees' surprising decision to abandon their strict facial hair policy.