In a season in which the Yankees' fortunes seem to be operating in reverse, maybe it makes sense for Carl Pavano to succeed. 

--RHP Joba Chamberlain said he expects his bullpen session Saturday to be his final step before returning from the disabled list next week. 

In a season in which the Yankees' fortunes seem to be operating in reverse, maybe it makes sense for Carl Pavano to succeed. 

--RHP Joba Chamberlain said he expects his bullpen session Saturday to be his final step before returning from the disabled list next week. 

The New York Yankees know they'll need some assistance from around the AL if they hope to reach the playoffs, but that's been hard to come by. 

Carl Pavano said he didn't hear the cheers when he walked off the mound after striking out Alex Rios, the years of fan animosity seemingly turned to adulation in just six short innings. 

Even seats behind the outfield fence will be costly at the new Yankee Stadium. 

Brian Cashman has built for the Yanks' future, but will he be around to see it? Ken Rosenthal examines a spinning GM carousel. 

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MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Carl Pavano (Tommy John surgery in June 2007) opened the season on the 60-day disabled list. 

--RHP Alfredo Aceves, who began the year in the Mexican League, was called up from Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will be assigned to the Yankees bullpen. 

The Yankees did Thursday what mediocre teams just shy of playoff contention have done for years -- they gave their fans a teasing glimpse of potential poking through an avalanche of disappointment. 

Alex Rodriguez has had a tough time this week. 

Jason Giambi saved the New York Yankees, coming off the bench to hit a tying homer in the seventh and a game-winning single in the ninth for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. 

What started with the Bambino ended with the Giambino.