With the Yankees' bullpen struggling, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports the team could try to trade for the Rockies' Jake Bird. Bird has been the Rockies' best reliever this year, and since Naw York and Colorado have already completed the Ryan McMahon deal, there is familiarity between the two sides this month.

The Atlanta Braves' injury-depleted starting rotation is adding more reinforcements after acquiring Carlos Carrasco from the New York Yankees.

The Dodgers, Mets and Yankees lead the league in player spending but they have not had the seasons they were anticipating.

The New York Yankees have a few holes they still need to fill with little time to do so, and one writer labels them as one of the most desperate teams.

One of the top bullpen arms rumored to be available for the New York Yankees at this year's trade deadline, Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, is under

New York is said to be looking for a starting pitcher, and Nationals star MacKenzie Gore could be a target for the Yankees.

Right now, only three relievers appear to have the trust of manager Aaron Boone: Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, and Tim Hill. And Weaver has been inconsistent since coming back from a hamstring injury. Both Williams and Weaver are impending free agents, which adds urgency to add long-term stability.

The New York Yankees were reportedly interested in acquiring Seth Lugo, but he's off the market after the Kansas City Royals gave him a new contract.