Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain is scheduled to have season-ending Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow next week.
Joba Chamberlain was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a stiff elbow, leaving the New York Yankees short two setup men in the bullpen.
The New York Yankees have scratched catcher Russell Martin from the starting lineup because of a sore left big toe.
Jorge Posada was a late scratch from the New York Yankees' lineup Saturday night after manager Joe Girardi initially dropped the slumping designated hitter to No. 9 in the order.
Rafael Soriano is already learning a lot about playing for the Yankees.
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New York Yankees backup catcher Francisco Cervelli will be in a protective boot for at least four weeks because of a broken left foot, and it's uncertain when he'll be able to play again.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman understands why Hank Steinbrenner expressed frustration about last season.
Jorge Posada is not sure whether he will play after this season.
