Kelly Johnson

For the second consecutive year the New York Mets have acquired infielder Kelly Johnson from the Atlanta Braves. This time, the Mets gave up pitcher Akeel Morris. Johnson, a left-handed hitter, will give the Mets a bat with some power and will also serve as depth with the extended absence of David Wright...

While it wasn't the flashy moves that many fans may have wanted, the Yankees were busy at the trade deadline on Thursday, and they took steps to improve their roster in their quest for the second and final wild card spot. After having already acquired Brandon McCarthy, Chris Capuano, and Chase Headley prior to the deadline, the Yanks added infielders Stephen Drew and Martin Prado...

NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Markakis had an RBI single in the ninth inning against fill-in closer Shawn Kelley, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied for a 5-4 victory Wednesday night over the New York Yankees after wasting a three-run lead against Masahiro Tanaka...