As the Yanks prepare to take on the defending World Champs tonight in Chicago–the start of a tough three-week stretch–the local papers cover two of the Bomber’s newest players: Bobby Abreu and Craig Wilson. In addition, there are two stories on tonight’s starter Chien-Ming Wang: one in the Bergan Record, the other by our pal Pete Abraham in The Journal News. Don Amore reports that Hideki Matsui will be re-examined by doctor’s this Friday. And there is a good story on Yankee pitching prospect Phillip Hughes over at MLB.com.

Meanwhile, Mike Plugh takes an early look at the AL MVP race and compares Derek Jeter with David Ortiz.

Finally, tonight gives the return of second baseman Robinson Cano, who has been sidelined since June 25th with a hamstring pull. Welcome back, Robby, we missed ya.