Multiple teams have been inquiring about the viability of Ben Rice as a catcher, which gives a window into how the Yankees could pull off a larger trade before the deadline.

Even as the Yankees have become more reluctant to trade Ben Rice, interested teams continue to explore if he can catch regularly. A Diamondback scout is on Yankees AAA hinting

A few guesses on the home run race, the trade deadline and a surprising regular season finish for the Yankees.

NEW YORK — The Yankees made a rare trade with a division rival on Sunday morning, shipping Triple-A catcher Alex Jackson to the Orioles. In exchange for Jackson, the Yankees received international signing bonus pool money and either a player to be named later or cash considerations back from Baltimore.

With Dylan Cease suddenly available at the trade deadline, the New York Yankees may have a secret weapon in talks with the San Diego Padres.