The New York Yankees Saturday acquired right-handed pitcher Kerry Wood and cash considerations from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.
Wood, 33, is 1-4 with eight saves and a 6.30 ERA in 23 relief appearances with the Cleveland Indians this season.
He has held opponents scoreless in nine of his last 11 appearances, striking out 10 batters in 9.2IP over the stretch.
Wood was reinstated off the 15-day disabled list Saturday, after being out since July 12 with a blister on his right index finger. He began the season on the disabled list with a strained right lat, suffered in spring training and was activated on May 7.
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The New York Yankees Friday acquired first baseman/designated hitter Lance Berkman and cash considerations from the Houston Astros in exchange for right-handed pitcher Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes.
Berkman, 34, batted .245 (73-for-298) with 39 runs, 16 doubles, 13 home runs and 49 RBI in 85 games with the Astros this season. He leads all Major Leaguers, averaging just 5.97 plate appearances per walk and ranks fifth overall in the Majors with 60 walks. The switch-hitter has batted .261 (61-for-234) with 13 doubles and 12 home runs as a left-handed batter in 2010, and .188 (12-for-64) with three doubles and one home run from the right side of the plate.
He has seen all his action at first base in 2010, committing just one error in 769 total chances and ranking third among all Major League first basemen with a .999 fielding percentage.
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The Yankees remain on the verge of acquiring Lance Berkman from the Astros as the slugger has waived his no-trade clause to allow a move, according to sources.
The trade will likely be completed before Saturday's trade deadline.
Houston will pick up $4 million of the $7 million owed to Berkman this year and in his 2011 option, sources said.
New York will send two prospects to the Astros: reliever Mark Melancon and infielder Jimmy Paredes.
Berkman vetoed a trade to the White Sox earlier Friday, USA Today reported.
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Yankees Jul 2010 Archive
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Press Release | Jul 31, 2010
The Yankees acquired Austin Kearns from the Indians on Friday in exchange for a player to be named or cash.
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Mark Feinsand/New York Daily News | Jul 30, 2010
The Yankees would take on Lance Berkman's contract.
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New York Post | Jul 30, 2010
The Yankees believe Washington was asking for too much in return for Adam Dunn.
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New York Daily News | Jul 30, 2010
Joe Maddon explained why there hasn't been much national attention around Alex Rodriguez's chase for 600 home runs.
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Ken Rosenthal/FoxSports | Jul 29, 2010
The Yankees are unlikely to pursue a catcher via trade, according to a source.
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New York Post | Jul 28, 2010
Toronto may be placing too high of a price on Scott Downs, who is highly coveted.
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ESPN | Jul 27, 2010
Andy Pettitte underwent some running and agility drills at New York's spring training complex on Tuesday.
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ESPN | Jul 27, 2010
The Yankees are believed to be one of six teams on Joakim Soria's no-trade list.
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Jayson Stark/ESPN (via Twitter) | Jul 27, 2010
Chan Ho Park hasn't been effective in New York.
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New York Post | Jul 27, 2010
Many consider Scott Downs to be the best reliever on the market.
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Boston Globe | Jul 26, 2010
The Yankees have the pieces to make a deal with Kansas City.
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ESPN | Jul 26, 2010
Alex Rodriguez isn't expected to miss any time after being drilled by a fastball in the hand.
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ESPN | Jul 24, 2010
Andy Pettitte left a start last weekend with a left groin injury.
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AP | Jul 24, 2010
The Yankees are among a few teams discussing a possible trade for Arizona's Dan Haren.
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New York Daily News | Jul 23, 2010
Joe Girardi is a native of Illinois and is in the final year of his contract with the Yankees.
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ESPN | Jul 23, 2010
Alex Rodriguez is now seventh on the all-time home run list.
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ESPN | Jul 22, 2010
Ralph Houk guided the Yankees to two World Series titles.
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New York Post | Jul 21, 2010
The Marlins are asking a lot for Cody Ross.
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ESPN | Jul 20, 2010
Tim McCarver compared New York's treatment of Joe Torre to Nazi Germany on FOX this weekend.
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New York Post | Jul 20, 2010
J.P. Ricciardi dealt with A.J. Burnett in Toronto.
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SI.com | Jul 18, 2010
The New York Yankees plan to place Andy Pettitte on the disabled list with a Grade 1 groin strain.
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New York Daily News | Jul 18, 2010
Dave Robertson is challenging Joba Chamberlain for New York's setup role.
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ESPN | Jul 18, 2010
A.J. Burnett hurt his palms during a tantrum on Saturday.
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Daily Star | Jul 17, 2010
The Yankees are interested in purchasing Tottenham Hotspurs of the English Premier League.
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MLB.com | Jul 17, 2010
The Yankees are interested in acquiring Wes Helms.
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ESPN | Jul 17, 2010
Nick Swisher hit a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth.
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New York Post | Jul 16, 2010
The Yankees are believed to be looking for help in the bullpen.
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ESPN | Jul 15, 2010
Alex Rodriguez isn't expected to miss any time.
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ESPN | Jul 14, 2010
Hal Steinbrenner doesn't like to talk to the press as his father once did.
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MLB.com | Jul 13, 2010
Bud Selig spoke about George Steinbrenner on Tuesday.
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Press Release | Jul 13, 2010
The Yankees had a difficult week losing both George Steinbrenner and Bob Sheppard in the matter of days.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jul 13, 2010
George Steinbrenner turned 80 on July 4th.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Jul 12, 2010
Alex Rodriguez is a reserve in this year's All-Star Game.
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Press Release | Jul 11, 2010
Derek Jeter is still announced by a recording of Bob Sheppard.
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ESPN | Jul 11, 2010
Nick Swisher and Chris Young have rounded out the field for the Home Run Derby.
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AP | Jul 10, 2010
Nick Swisher and Tony Votto were chosen by the fans for the final two roster spots for next Tuesday's All-Star game.
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Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly | Jul 9, 2010
The Yankees are playing in Seattle this weekend.
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ESPN | Jul 9, 2010
Cliff Lee is getting closer to New York.
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New York Post | Jul 9, 2010
The Phillies could deal Jayson Werth if they fall out of contention in the NL East.
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New York Post | Jul 9, 2010
Cliff Lee will start against the Yankees on Friday night, but could be wearing pinstripes soon.
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ESPN | Jul 9, 2010
Nick Johnson is on the disabled list for the 10th time since 2000.
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ESPN | Jul 9, 2010
Nick Swisher barely edged Boston's Kevin Youkilis.
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MLB.com | Jul 8, 2010
The Rangers acquired Elvis Andrus, Neftali Feliz and three other players for Mark Teixeira in 2007.
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ESPN | Jul 8, 2010
Robinson Cano wasn't in the lineup on Wednesday against the Athletics.
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ESPN | Jul 7, 2010
Robinson Cano's decision to participate in the Home Run Derby wasn't received well in New York.
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New York Daily News | Jul 7, 2010
The Yankees are worried that Robinson Cano is going to mess up his swing.
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ESPN | Jul 7, 2010
CC Sabathia will start on Sunday, making him ineligible to pitch in this year's All-Star Game.
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ESPN | Jul 7, 2010
Mariano Rivera is dealing with inflammation in his right knee and a sore oblique.
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FOX Sports | Jul 6, 2010
The Yankees are interested in Cliff Lee, but only for the right price.
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ESPN | Jul 6, 2010
Alex Rodriguez vowed to work with the Taylor Hooton Foundation when he admitted to steroid use last year.
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MLBlogs | Jul 5, 2010
Andy Pettitte will replace Clay Buchholz.
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Star Ledger | Jul 5, 2010
Stephen Strasburg has only made five starts.
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FOX Sports | Jul 5, 2010
Cliff Lee will likely be dealt in the next few weeks.
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ESPN | Jul 5, 2010
Jorge Posada sprained a finger trying to catch a foul tip.
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ESPN | Jul 5, 2010
Alex Rodriguez and Dallas Braden started their war of words on April 22 when the Yankees traveled to Oakland.
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New York Post | Jul 3, 2010
Kevin Towers, Damon Oppenheimer and Billy Eppler are potential candidates to replace Josh Byrnes in Arizona.
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New York Daily News | Jul 1, 2010
Dave Eiland says A.J. Burnett's front shoulder has been flying open.
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New York Post | Jul 1, 2010
The Yankee Stadium outfield looks a little better than it did on the Yankees' last homestand, but it's still in bad shape.
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