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Coverage dated September 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026

Yankees Exploit Quiet MLB Rule Change With Historic $2.6 Billion Ownership Move

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The New York Yankees inadvertently called attention to a major MLB rule change with a surprising ownership change.

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  1. Newsweek

    MLB Changed Its Team Ownership Rules, and the $12B Yankees Took Advantage (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The reported sale of a stake in the Yankees to Apollo Global Capital came after MLB relaxed rules for private equity ownership.

  2. Newsweek

    Yankees' Ownership Change Draws Criticism From NBA, NHL Owner (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    After Apollo Global Capital bought an-MLB record stake in the Yankees, Ted Leonsis called out private equity ownership in sports.

  3. Forbes

    Yankees Exploit Quiet MLB Rule Change With Historic $2.6 Billion Ownership Move (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The New York Yankees inadvertently called attention to a major MLB rule change with a surprising ownership change.

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