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CC Sabathia honored as Yankees retire his number after health scare

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:59 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

CC Sabathia honored as Yankees retire his number after health scare

Summary

On September 25, the New York Yankees retired CC Sabathia's number, recognizing his contributions over 11 seasons. Sabathia previously faced a serious health scare in 2018, when an undiagnosed blockage required emergency angioplasty. Following the surgery, he has prioritized heart health by adopting a Mediterranean diet and advocating for awareness about heart issues. Sabathia expressed gratitude for this honor, highlighting his successful career and recent Hall of Fame accolades.

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•CC Sabathia's number was retired by the Yankees on September 25.
•He underwent emergency angioplasty in December 2018 due to a heart blockage.
•Sabathia emphasizes the importance of heart health awareness.
•He adopted a Mediterranean diet for better health post-surgery.
•This honor adds to his recent recognitions, including Hall of Fame placements.

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1:59 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Pitcher CC Sabathia Had His Number Retired, but in 2018, His Career and Life Were Almost Cut Short (Exclusive)

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CC Sabathia reflects on his 2018 heart scare and emergency angioplasty
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Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 1:59 PM
Yankees’ Pitcher CC Sabathia Had His Number Retired, but in 2018, His Career and Life Were Almost Cut Short (Exclusive)
CC Sabathia reflects on his 2018 heart scare and emergency angioplasty

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