The New York Yankees will honor legendary radio play-by-play announcer John Sterling with a memorial patch on their uniform sleeves, the team announced Tuesday. Sterling, whose iconic voice defined Yankees baseball for generations, passed away Monday.

Following the announcement of Sterling's death, the team paid immediate tribute by wearing caps featuring "JS" stitching on the back during Monday's dominant 12-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The emotional tribute continued after the final out, as the stadium sound system played Sterling's unmistakable call: "Ballgame over! Yankees win! Theee Yankees win!" followed by Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York."

The Yankees will continue wearing caps with Sterling's initials through their May 17 matchup against the Mets. Beginning May 18, when they face Toronto, the team will debut a permanent memorial patch on their sleeves, ensuring his legacy remains part of every game.

Sterling was beloved for his extravagant, individualized home run calls and that signature phrase—"theee Yankees win!"—that became synonymous with victory in the Bronx. His career spanned an incredible 5,426 regular-season games and 225 postseason contests from 1989 until his retirement in 2024.

During his 36-year tenure, Sterling called five World Series championships and achieved one of baseball's most remarkable feats: announcing 5,060 consecutive games from September 1989 to July 2019, a streak that showcased his unwavering dedication to the game and its fans.