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They call them "competitive balance" picks. But the way they're going to work in this year's MLB draft is waaaaaay off base.

Alex Rodriguez will make more this year than all the Houston Astros combined -- a lot more.

The Force was with the Yankees in their lawsuit to protect their brand as baseball's Evil Empire. Help us, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're our only hope now.

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees have acquired righty Shawn Kelley to add bullpen depth in their system. In a corresponding move, Alex Rodriguez moves to the 60-day disabled list, which doesn't mean much, in his case, because he is not expected back until ...

The New York Yankees added depth to their bullpen Wednesday night, acquiring right-hander Shawn Kelley from the Seattle Mariners for minor league outfielder Abraham Almonte.

His hands trembled, his breath quickened and his eyes began to fill with tears. Felix Hernandez looked down at the piece of paper containing details of the largest contract ever placed in front of a pitcher and emotion took over.

In a break from their customary policy, the New York Yankees have discussed the possibility of a contract extension with second baseman Robinson Cano, who will be a free agent after this season.

The New York Yankees have interest in designated hitter Travis Hafner, sources confirmed.

The Seattle Mariners officially announced their $2.75 million, one-year deal with outfielder Raul Ibanez on Wednesday, returning the veteran to where he began his major league career in 1996.

Raul Ibanez and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday night.

Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees says he will have surgery on his injured left hip in "mid-January."

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is expected to return to the lineup on Monday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays, manager Joe Girardi said.

Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson was not in the lineup Sunday against Baltimore as he deals with mild tendinitis in his right hamstring.

Alex Rodriguez will take the first step in his road back to the New York Yankees by serving as the designated hitter for Class A Tampa on Friday.

Alex Rodriguez took live batting practice on Tuesday afternoon, the first time he's done so since fracturing his left hand on July 24.

Alex Rodriguez's absence shouldn't be a major blow for the Yankees to bear.