Kerry Wood is traded to the Yankees (Yahoo! Sports)

Kerry Wood likely will replace Joba Chamberlain as the eighth-inning setup reliever.

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Yankees acquire Lance Berkman from Houston (The Canadian Press)

Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman(notes), left, talks with hitting coach Jeff Bagwell, right, during batting practice before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, July 30, 2010 in Houston.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The New York Yankees have completed their trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros.


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Yankees acquire Lance Berkman from Houston (AP)

The New York Yankees have completed their trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros. The World Series champions sent reliever Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes to Houston for the former All-Star first baseman, who will become the Yankees' designated hitter. Houston will pay $4 million as part of the deal.

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Staying or going, Bautista delivers again (The Canadian Press)

Cleveland Indians' Shelley Duncan(notes) reacts after striking out while playing against the Toronto Blue Jays during second-inning AL baseball game action in Toronto on Friday, July 30, 2010.

TORONTO - On another night of swirling will he stay or will he go drama, Toronto Blue Jays right-fielder Jose Bautista provided both his current employers and potential suitors more reason to covet his services.


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AL Roundup: A look at Friday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Jose Bautista doesn't want to get traded by Toronto and the way he's hitting right now, his Blue Jays teammates are just as eager to keep him around.

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Source: Yankees on verge of acquiring Berkman (The Canadian Press)

Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman(notes), left, talks with hitting coach Jeff Bagwell, right, during batting practice before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, July 30, 2010 in Houston.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Lance Berkman is headed to the New York Yankees, who plan to complete a deal to acquire the former all-star from the Houston Astros on Saturday, a day after the World Series champions obtained outfielder Austin Kearns from the Cleveland Indians.


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AP source: Yankees on verge of acquiring Berkman (AP)

Lance Berkman is headed to the New York Yankees, who plan to complete a deal to acquire the former All-Star from the Houston Astros on Saturday, a day after the World Series champions obtained outfielder Austin Kearns from the Cleveland Indians. New York will send a couple of prospects to the Astros, likely to be reliever Mark Melancon and infielder Jimmy Paredes, and Houston will pay part of what...

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Joyce HR, Davis pitches 7 as Rays beat Yanks (The Canadian Press)

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter(notes), right, congratulates teammate Nick Swisher(notes) on his two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, July 30, 2010, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - There's no secret to the success of the Tampa Bay Rays.


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Joyce HR, Davis pitches 7 IP as Rays beat Yanks (AP)

There's no secret to the success of the Tampa Bay Rays. Strong starting pitching and a better than expected bullpen, along with sturdy defense and just enough offense keyed a blazing start in April. Now they're using the same formula to close in on the AL East-leading New York Yankees after fading badly in the standings in June.

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