The New York Yankees recently made their first selection in the Rule 5 Draft since 2011. The organization chose to pick up right-hander Cade Winquest, and it seems as though he has the potential to make an impact.

The Chicago Cubs have signed former Minnesota Twins first baseman Tyler Austin to a one-year, $1.25 million deal, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan and The New York Post's Jon Heyman. Austin, 34, spent the past six seasons in Japan, slashing .293/.377/.568 with 85 home runs and 236 RBI in 1,491 plate appearances.

New York Yankees fans hoping their team will sign Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai this offseason might not like the latest update.

It's December. That means two things. It's the holiday season, and Steve Cohen has paid another former New York Yankees player. The most recent snag was Luke We

Yankees manager Aaron Boone discloses new position for Amed Rosario originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. With the expected departure of Paul Goldschmidt, Ben Rice will take over the first base duties for the New York Yankees.

The top international free agent spurned the New York Yankees and signed with their arch-rival in a stunning move.