Kevin Youkilis is ready to see what the other side of the historic American League East rivalry feels like, agreeing to a one-year, $12 million contract with the Yankees, pending a physical, on Tuesday.

FOX Sports Ohio Redsfest drew 22,683 fans this past weekend at the Duke Energy Convention Center, raising $11,000 for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and another $9,000 for the Reds Community Fund.

FOX Sports Ohio Redsfest drew 22,683 fans this past weekend at the Duke Energy Convention Center, raising $11,000 for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and another $9,000 for the Reds Community Fund.

David Price was already an ace, but after Tampa Bay dealt starters James Shields and Wade Davis to Kansas City for four prospects late Sunday night, Price will take on an entirely new role as the leader of the Rays’ talented young pitching staff.

Mariners center fielder Franklin Gutierrez continues putting up good numbers this month in the Venezuelan Winter League, which raises an interesting question.

Mariners center fielder Franklin Gutierrez continues putting up good numbers this month in the Venezuelan Winter League, which raises an interesting question.

The Astros will play their former National League Central Division rivals, the Cubs, in two spring exhibition games March 29-30 at Minute Maid Park.

With the recent spending spree, the Dodgers became the favorites to win the National League West. They still need to sort out their bullpen, their bench and the shortstop and third-base positions.

The Angels wanted to bring right-hander Zack Greinke back into the fold, but once they learned of his contract demands at the Winter Meetings, they proceeded to head in another direction.

The Angels wanted to bring right-hander Zack Greinke back into the fold, but once they learned of his contract demands at the Winter Meetings, they proceeded to head in another direction.

Barry Zito and his wife, Amber, will appear on NBC’s “Today Show” on Friday morning to donate toys on behalf of Major League Baseball.

Until a three-hour November meeting with Dodgers president Stan Kasten, general manager Ned Colletti and skipper Don Mattingly, right-hander Zack Greinke didn’t realize just how much winning he can do with Los Angeles.

Cubs pitcher Matt Garza and third baseman Ian Stewart are having good offseasons so far.

Cubs pitcher Matt Garza and third baseman Ian Stewart are having good offseasons so far.

Frustrations are beginning to bubble over for R.A. Dickey, who expressed “disappointment” Tuesday that he and the Mets have yet to strike a contract agreement.

Frustrations are beginning to bubble over for R.A. Dickey, who expressed “disappointment” Tuesday that he and the Mets have yet to strike a contract agreement.

Reds general manager Walt Jocketty has made no secret since his team was bounced from the National League Division Series in October that he wanted to improve the lineup at the leadoff spot.