New York Yankees News

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed right-hander Scott Richmond of North Vancouver, B.C., on the 15-day disabled list with a sore shoulder.

After the final game in the history of Yankee Stadium last season, captain Derek Jeter thanked the fans for their support in a short speech on the field.

Once pitcher Aroldis Chapman defected from the Cuban national team in the Netherlands on Thursday, speculation instantly began over which major league club would sign him and how much money he would command.

Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens was reportedly not among the 100-plus players who tested positive for performance-enhancing substances in 2003, when the league conducted an anonymous drug test throughout the league.

A.J. Burnett quickly got the New York Yankees back to their winning ways. Burnett scattered six hits over seven innings, Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez homered, and the Yankees opened the long holiday weekend with a 4-2 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.

CC Sabathia didn't have it tonight and only Robinson Cano and Hideki Matsui were swinging well for the Yankees in this one.

THE 2004 All-Star Game was held at Minute Maid Park in Houston and, even by midsummer classic standards, it had plenty of sparkle.

Today: The photo gallery is always on target. Jays visit A.J.'s house Friday, July 3, 2009 A.J. Burnett will face his former team for the second time this year.

Louis on July 14. Youkilis had 1,915,303 votes in totals released Tuesday to Teixeira's 1,875,256. Last week, Teixeira was ahead by 35,632 ballots.

Brian Bruney was sent to replace Phil Hughes in the eight inning on Tuesday night game against the Seattle Mariners.

Chicago 11, at Cleveland 4 : The White Sox chased Indians ace Cliff Lee in the fourth inning of a game called in the seventh inning because of rain.

First things first. Jorge Posada is not in Thursday's starting lineup due to a bruised and sore left thumb suffered in Wednesday's win over the Mariners.

The most famous cleanup hitter in Yankees history never needed a day off, a fact we'll be reminded of this Saturday, when baseball celebrates the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig Day.

Former New York Yankee Jim Leyritz was arrested early this morning on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, police said.

When their ugly 11-10 loss to the Orioles was over, it was easy to forget the night's biggest positive for the Red Sox [ team stats ] - the work of starting pitcher John Smoltz.

I'm not a guy who enjoys dogging Joe Girardi, not in the least bit possible. I love supporting him, even when people question every little decision he makes when the Yankees lose games... by Danny Pazos 65 reads Opinion I'm not a guy who enjoys dogging Joe Girardi, not in the least bit possible.

Ramiro Pena will see outfield action in minors to give him more value as a call-up. Ramiro Pena proved capable - if not a revelation - in small samples at multiple infield positions this season.

Most of us know someone who's been affected by cancer. That's why the June E. Nylen Center encourages people to take part in their "Race for Hope." More>> Associated Press - July 1, 2009 1:55 PM ET LINCOLN, Neb.

Yankee First Baseman Mark Teixeira joined us on Good Day Wakeup to talk baseball and the dangers of skin cancer.

There was plenty of activity in the Pirates' clubhouse in the hours leading up to Tuesday night's game as Nyjer Morgan, Sean Burnett and Eric Hinske said goodbye.