Carl Pavano will be the Yankees' opening-day starter.

Cory Lidle's widow, Melanie, and young son, Christopher, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch Monday before the Yankees take on Tampa Bay, the Yankees announced Thursday.

Mariano Rivera has no problem pitching for a contract.

George Steinbrenner's daughter filed divorce papers this week against husband Steve Swindal, a move that appears to end his chance to take over as head of the Yankees.

Roger Clemens was greeted by a group of autograph-seeking fans as he walked off the 18th green during a pro-am golf event on Wednesday.

Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte reported no problems one day after throwing 25 pitches in his first bullpen session since being sidelined by back spasms.

Joe Torre was asked by the New York Post on Monday if he wanted to work in The Bronx beyond this season.

With six days left to reach a contract extension before Opening Day, Carlos Zambrano is discussing the possibility of wearing a New York Mets uniform next year.

The widow of Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle has sued MetLife Inc.

Chien-Ming Wang played catch for 13 minutes and walked around without pain on Sunday.

Carl Pavano would be honored to start on Opening Day for the Yankees.

Chien-Ming Wang, who had been under consideration to start opening day April 2 against Tampa Bay, is expected to be sidelined at least a month because of a right hamstring pull.

Alex Rodriguez had no reaction to Brian Cashman saying the Yankees won't renegotiate his contract and said the GM wasn't responding to a request by agent Scott Boras for an extension.

The Yankees don't intend to offer Alex Rodriguez a contract extension, leaving him the option of opting out of his deal after the season and becoming a free agent.

The wife of late Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle may throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the team's April 2 season opener against Tampa Bay.

Johnny Damon agrees with many baseball analysts that the Yankees are putting the best team in the MLB out on the field this season.

Pitchers, these two weeks are for you.

Bernie Williams continues to work out at home, a person familiar with the situation said, still with no interest in playing for anyone besides his original team.

Bernie Williams never returned calls placed to him by Joe Toree.

Andy Pettitte believes Roger Clemens will pitch in 2007 if he is healthy.

Alex Rodriguez got his turn with Mike and the Mad Dog (WFAN Radio) on Tuesday and on Wednesday Derek Jeter sat on the hot seat.

Alex Rodriguez tried to leave no doubt: He wants to finish his career with the Yankees.

Yankees pitcher Carl Pavano says he missed his scheduled start last Friday because of a medical situation involving his girlfriend.

According to several teams who are hunting for starting pitching, the Yankees aren't shopping Carl Pavano.

A Florida man involved last year in an accident with a Porsche driven by oft-injured Carl Pavano has sued the Yankees pitcher for injuries allegedly sustained in the crash, which the player initially tried to hide from the team.

Yankees first baseman Andy Phillips rejoined the team Thursday after missing one week to be with his mother, who was critically injured in a car accident last week in Alabama.

Andy Pettitte had a well-known friend watching his second spring training start Wednesday night.

With Roger Clemens planning on visiting Legends Field soon to take in a Yankees game and Team Hendricks posted up outside the Yankees' clubhouse early Tuesday morning, it wasn't a stretch to imagine the agents were in Tampa to talk about Clemens' re-entry into Pinstripes.

Bobby Murcer is in great spirits and remains determined to return to the Yankees' YES Network broadcast booth this season.

Gary Sheffield believes that Alex Rodriguez is destined for the best year of his Yankees career.

There are voices within the organization that believe if Carl Pavano is healthy, he should be dealt.

Carl Pavano has not appeared in a Major League game since June 27, 2005, missing all of last season with numerous ailments, but looked good in his appearance on Sunday.

According to a report on SI.

A dentist to the rich and famous has filed a $7 million lawsuit against the estate of late Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle, claiming his home was destroyed when the ballplayer's small airplane crashed into his apartment building.