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Yankees to Retire CC Sabathia's No. 52 in 2026

3/3/2026

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The New York Yankees will retire CC Sabathia's No. 52 on September 26, 2026, before a game against the Baltimore Orioles.
CC Sabathia is one of five members of the 2009 World Series team with retired numbers.
New York columnist Phil Mushnick criticized the decision.
CC Sabathia invited Mushnick to the ceremony.
CC Sabathia recorded 3,093 strikeouts and played a pivotal role in the Yankees' 2009 World Series title.

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The New York Yankees will retire CC Sabathia's No. 52 on September 26, 2026, before a game against the Baltimore Orioles.
CC Sabathia is one of five members of the 2009 World Series team with retired numbers.
New York columnist Phil Mushnick criticized the decision.
CC Sabathia invited Mushnick to the ceremony.
CC Sabathia recorded 3,093 strikeouts and played a pivotal role in the Yankees' 2009 World Series title.