Brian Bruney was dealt Monday to the Washington Nationals from the New York Yankees for a player to be named in the first trade of the winter meetings. The 27-year-old right-hander was 5-0 with a 3.92 ERA in 44 regular-season appearances but pitched just once ...

The Yankees have made two roster changes for the World Series, adding right-handed reliever Brian Bruney and utilityman Eric Hinske. Pinch-runner Freddy Guzman and catcher Francisco Cervelli were dropped Wednesday. Bruney was 5-0 with a 3.92 ERA in 44 regular-season appearances. He was not active for the ...

Reliever Brian Bruney has been activated by the New York Yankees, who designated Jose Veras for assignment to open a roster spot. Bruney, a 27-year-old right-hander, started the season as Mariano Rivera's setup man but has pitched just once for the Yankees since April 21 because of a strained right ...

Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez definitely knows who Brian Bruney is now. Rodriguez shouted at the New York Yankees reliever during batting practice Sunday and the two were separated by teammates one day after they exchanged pointed jabs through the media. Bruney called Rodriguez's exuberant celebrations on the mound a ...