Boomer Esiason previously said on WFAN Jeter was being “elitist ” by missing the game. Now Esiason says he received an email from someone close to Jeter claiming the Yankees legend is missing the game for a family event -- but not his daughter’s birthday.

Former New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu played a role in the team's recent choice to trade for third baseman Ryan McMahon.

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley "is one of the most popular trade targets" ahead of the MLB trade deadline, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

Harrison Bader is being linked to a return to both the Yankees and Mets in trade talks. The Yankees are down an outfielder now with Aaron Judge sidelined with an elbow injury, and the Mets are looking to shore things up for a playoff run.

In his third MLB start, Yankees' right-hander Cam Schlittler lasted 4.1 innings, yielding three runs on seven hits and four walks, with five strikeouts, in a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

The Braves are sellers. But their injury-depleted starting rotation has forced them to spend the past couple days buying from the clearance rack. The Braves acquired Carlos Carrasco from the Yankees in exchange for cash or a player to be named later on Monday.

The New York Yankees are expected to replace their franchise shortstop after a brutal reaction from home fans.

Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report listed Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers as a hidden gem on the market and had the Yankees as a possible fit.