Spencer Jones has been mashing with the New York Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, boosting his trade value so high that he may only move if Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is on the table.

It’s not just about wish lists anymore. This is about staying afloat. The Yankees’ bullpen has been battered lately, the rotation is hanging on with duct tape, and Toronto is expanding it’s lead in the American League East.

Brendan Donovan on the Eyes of the New York Yankees originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The July 31 MLB trade deadline is dominating baseball conversations, with teams across the majors locking in their plans. Some are clear buyers, others are sellers, and many sit in the middle trying to decide what’s best for their future.

Tonight’s MLB slate features the New York Yankees facing their rival, the Philadelphia Phillies, on the MLB Friday Night Baseball slate.

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Helping Volpe get back on track is not the headline reason the Yankees acquired McMahon. They desperately needed to improve their defense at third base and protect their investment in ground-ball pitcher Max Fried. But if it gets Volpe back to being a decent shortstop, it could end up being one of the most important ones.

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