The Yankees didn't get their reported top target at third base, but made a deal for a different former All-Star on Friday.

Yankees and Astros eye Cardinals' Brendan Donovan as MLB Trade Deadline nears, with the versatile All-Star emerging as a top trade target.

While there doesn't appear to be a clear positional fit for the Yanks -- Cody Bellinger is the starting center fielder and Anthony Volpe is entrenched at shortstop (Cruz's former position) -- Cruz would certainly add a power/speed dimension to New York's lineup as they chase the Blue Jays in the AL East.

Bowden proposed a mock trade that would swap Garcia straight-up for Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez, the team's former number-one prospect who has massive offensive potential, but has had an uneven rookie season, particularly on defense.

The New York Yankees have not played their best baseball since the start of June. They are 21-24 since June 1, and Aaron Boone could be on the hot seat.

Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is among those that the Yankees have checked in on, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman reports that the Yankees have talked to the Pirates about the slugger, but the price is said to be “steep.”

If the New York Yankees want to hold onto some of their top prospects at the deadline, trading a blossoming young star from their major league roster could be i

We asked Yankees fans if they would give up either of the club’s top prospects for the slugging third baseman. The answer was resounding.