Left-hander Alan Embree signed with the pitching-starved Yankees on Saturday, hoping to bolster their bullpen as they chase his former team, the Boston Red Sox, in the AL East.

He’s been untouchable all season long, yielding only 4 ERs in 43.

The New York Yankees acquired pitcher Shawn Chacon from the Colorado Rockies for a pair of minor-leaguers on Thursday night, filling the opening in their injury-ravaged rotation.

During the course of the last 54 games, Jason Giambi has improved in every major category, including SO (fewer SO per game).

The New York Yankees claimed right-hander Hideo Nomo off waivers from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Wednesday and signed him to a minor-league contract.

Eddie Guardado and Raul Ibanez continue to fit under the same relative heading: Teams must "overpay" to receive their services, according to one source with knowledge of the Mariners' plans.

Outfielder Ruben Sierra was put on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring injury sustained on a go-ahead hit the night before.

$200 million dollars could be the GNP of a third world country but it certainly hasn’t helped the New York Yankees secure competent Major League pitching.

Johnny Damon's contract expires at the end of the season.

George Steinbrenner has named a successor, and he's even gotten a little unhinged by some of the foibles of his New York Yankees this season.

Carl Pavano threw 55 pitches Saturday in Tampa, Fla.

As the Al Leiter deal proved, trades can be constructed very quickly.

The New York Yankees acquired left-hander Al Leiter from the Florida Marlins and scheduled him to start Sunday's series finale against the Boston Red Sox.

The Rockies moved forward on a deal that would send Shawn Chacon to the Yankees for a minor-leaguer capable of contributing next season.

In the first half of this season, the Yankees needed a hug.

Alex Rodriguez feels determined to help the Dominican Republic play a key role in baseball's first World Classic, which will take place in March.

Yankees pitcher Kevin Brown threw off a mound Monday for the first time since being sidelined by a back injury last month.

The MRI taken on Yankees right-hander Carl Pavano's sore right shoulder on Tuesday was negative, though it is uncertain when he will pitch again.

Tom Glavine's three-year, $34-million contract includes a full no-trade clause, but don't expect Glavine to throw a Gary Sheffield-type tantrum if and when the Mets approach him about a deal.

It was as good a birthday present as anyone could imagine for the 75 year-old George Steinbrenner.

The Yankees announced Carl Pavano won't make Sunday's start at Comerica Park due to a sore right shoulder.

The Padres swapped struggling pitchers with the New York Yankees, acquiring recently demoted reliever Paul Quantrill for Darrell May and Tim Redding, plus cash.

Relievers Mike Stanton and Paul Quantrill became the first victims of the New York Yankees' roster shakeup when they were cut Thursday.

Gary Sheffield was ejected after being called out at first base by umpire C.