Free agent pitcher Freddy Garcia could be coveted by both the Yankees and Mets later this summer, according to The Star-Ledger.

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, Boston Red Sox teammates Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia and Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, who is vying for the third starting outfield slot, cling to tight leads in the AL All-Star race.

The Yankees added a fresh arm to their bullpen Saturday, purchasing Dave Robertson’s contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Carlos Delgado broke a Mets' team record on Friday afternoon when he recorded nine RBI's against the Yankees in the Bronx, according to The New York Times.

Hideki Matsui was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a sore left knee, leaving the Yankees without one of their key sluggers, according to an Associated Press report.

Hideki Matsui could land on the disabled list with a sore right knee, according to The Star-Ledger.

Joba Chamberlain was dominant in his first major league win as a starter, and the Yankees bounced back from one of their worse losses of the season, routing the Pirates 10-0 Wednesday night, as reported by the Associated Press.

Hank Steinbrenner claims that Willie Randolph doesn't have to look very far if he wants a job with the Yankees, according to The New York Post.

Is it possible that Carl Pavano could return to the field for the Yankees before Phil Hughes this summer, according to The New York Post.

A host of teams are interested in Rockies reliever Brian Fuentes as the All-Star break approaches, according to The New York Post.

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has taken the lead behind the plate in the latest American League balloting figures.

Sidney Ponson could start for the Yankees in their split doubleheader against the Mets on Friday, according to The New York Post.

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Babe Ruth would be okay with the Yankees' decision to tear down "The House That Ruth Built" and build a new stadium, according to a report in The Hartford Courant.

The New York Yankees won their seven-straight game on Thursday afternoon after defeating the San Diego Padres 2-1 at home.

The Yankees signed right-hander Sidney Ponson to a minor league contract on Wednesday, according to The Associated Press.

The New York Yankees announced today they have claimed right-handed pitcher Oneli Perez off waivers from the Cleveland Indians and optioned him to Double-A Trenton.

Despite the serious injury suffered by starting pitcher Chien-Ming Wang, the Yankees are not likely to trade for Cleveland's C.

Dustin Pedroia of the Red Sox continues to lead at second base, but Ian Kinsler of the Rangers gained ground last week.

Chien-Ming Wang was examined Monday at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia Medical Center by Yankees Team Physician, Dr.

The Yankees completed a sweep of the Astros on Sunday but may have lost their number one starter in the process, according to The New York Times.

Chien-Ming Wang suffered a right foot injury on Sunday afternoon as the Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Astros in Houston.

Mike Mussina recorded his seventeenth-straight 10-win season on Saturday after helping the Yankees notch an 8-4 victory over the Astros, according to The Associated Press.

Joba Chamberlain went six strong innings against the Astros on Friday night as the Yankees won for the third time in four games.

Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes underwent X-rays on his injured right rib on Thursday and has been cleared to begin a throwing program in roughly two weeks, according to The Associated Press.

The Yankees are reportedly shopping reliever LaTroy Hawkins, according to The Star-Ledger.

Yankees' first baseman Jason Giambi is happy playing in New York but said on Tuesday that he still has rather lofty goals to achieve before retiring, according to The New York Times.

Johnny Damon played one season in Oakland and believes the philosophies of the club do work.

Because he still has not been cleared to play catch, Phil Hughes seems unlikely to return before August.

Players from Boston and New York continue to dominate the All-Star voting in the American League, according to MLB.

The Yankees are reportedly looking for a right-handed bat and could make a move for guys like Ty Wigginton or Garrett Atkins, according to The New York Post.

Joba Chamberlain threw 78 pitches against the Royals on Sunday afternoon pitching well, as the Yankees won 6-3 at home.

Johnny Damon went 6-for-6 for the Yankees on Saturday afternoon with the winning single against the Royals, according to The Associated Press.

Hank Steinbrenner has reportedly informed Yankees general manager Brian Cashman that he wants him to return to the team next season, according to The New York Daily News.

The Yankees and general manager Brian Cashman have yet to discuss a new contract, according to The New York Daily News.

Yankees' outfielder Johnny Damon has questioned the team's decision to move Joba Chamberlain out of the bullpen and into the starting rotation, according to The New York Daily News.

Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter passed Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the team's all-time hit list on Wednesday night against Toronto, according to The New York Daily News.

Jorge Posada could return to the lineup for the Yankees on either Wednesday or Thursday, according to The New York Post.

Senior Writer Andrew Perna blogged the happenings at Yankee Stadium as Joba Chamberlain made his first start for the New York against Toronto on Tuesday night.

Following Sunday's game, Bobby Abreu reached out to call the home locker room of the Twins to check in on Nick Blackburn.

The Yankees' interest in reliever Brian Fuentes could peak in the coming weeks as they look to fortify their bullpen, according to a report in The Denver Post.

Minnesota starter Nick Blackburn was hit in the face by a line-drive off the bat of Bobby Abreu on Sunday afternoon, according to The Associated Press.

The Yankees designated infielder Morgan Ensberg for assignment Sunday and recalled right-hander Scott Patterson for another option out of the bullpen, as reported by the Associated Press.