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Yankees Fete Hall of Famer CC Sabathia at Stadium, Pledge $250,000 to His Foundation

Teammates credit his leadership, prompting calls for permanent honors in Monument Park.

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: CC Sabathia tips his hat to the crowd before a ceremony honoring his Hall of Fame induction prior to the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 7, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)
Sep 7, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Former Yankee CC Sabathia stands with his family during a ceremony before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Yankees staged a pregame ceremony Sunday at Yankee Stadium to recognize Sabathia’s July induction into the Hall of Fame.
  • The team marked the occasion with a $250,000 donation to the PitCCh In Foundation.
  • Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone praised Sabathia for fostering an inclusive clubhouse and lasting team culture.
  • Sabathia spent 11 seasons with New York, helped win the 2009 title, and entered Cooperstown on the first ballot with 251 wins and 3,093 strikeouts.
  • Opinion pieces are urging a Monument Park plaque and potential retirement of No. 52, which has gone unworn by Yankees since his 2019 retirement.