The wait is over. 

Yankees catcher Jorge Posada is scheduled to throw to the bases in a game Saturday for the first time since being sidelined by a sore shoulder on April 27. 

Yankees catcher Jorge Posada is scheduled to throw to the bases in a game Saturday for the first time since being sidelined by a sore shoulder on April 27. 

The Yankees could make a decision on Joba Chamberlain's fate Friday after receiving his input. 

--1B Jason Giambi has been the poster boy for superstitious ballplayers, and his latest lucky charm seems to have worked well. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Ian Kennedy (strained right lat) went on the 15-day disabled list May 28. 

The Minnesota Twins' four-game winning streak this week has largely been fueled by a three-game sweep of a struggling last-place team. 

Chase Utley's scorching April is yet another sign that this season is going to be far from normal. 

Yankees catcher Jorge Posada increased his rehabilitation program for a sore right shoulder Thursday, making hard throws to second and third during a pregame workout before catching seven innings and going 1-for-2 with two walks in an extended spring trai 

The Yankees continued to stretch convention in trying to stretch Joba Chamberlain out for his transition from the bullpen to the rotation. 

--RHP Chris Britton was called up to replace RHP Ian Kennedy, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right lat muscle. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Ian Kennedy (strained right lat) went on the 15-day disabled list May 28. 

The reigning AL Cy Young winner and Indians staff ace . 

Desperate to escape last place and avert a three-game sweep, the New York Yankees called upon Andy Pettitte to work his usual magic against the Baltimore Orioles. 

Jason Giambi homered and drove in two runs to back an effective pitching performance by Andy Pettitte, and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 Wednesday night to avert a three-game sweep.