NEW YORK -- The Yankees found a way to get a first-round draft pick under contract for a lot less than the going rate ...
All they had to do was roll the dice by drafting a pitcher who is early into recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Here's why the Yankees cut the cord on Chris Carter after Friday night's game and what's up with new first baseman Tyler Austin.
Right-hander Clarke Schmidt signed on Saturday, the club announced in the ninth inning of the Yankees' 8-1 loss to the Texas Rangers.