The Yankees ace knows how close things are.

The New York Yankees have emerged as a landing spot for a Boston Red Sox veteran who left the team amid a strong hitting surge.

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees rivalry reportedly took center stage ahead of Monday's trade deadline, even in a deal that involved only one of them and the Baltimore Orioles.

One possibility is off the table. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Tampa Bay Rays have acquired Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins . Hicks hits from the left-handed side of the batter's box, so he was an imperfect fit with the Yankees, who already have Austin Wells.

Google search interest shows where Connecticut's baseball loyalties shift from the Yankees and Mets toward the Boston Red Sox.

Despite the Boston Red Sox' recent surge up the standings over the past month, New York Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay is standing by comments he made back in June.

After not playing since May 14th, Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story is finally on a rehab assignment in Triple-A, working to get back for a playoff run.Story has played in just 41 games this season,

The Diamondbacks (66-61) and the Red Sox (68-58) close out their three-game series at Fenway Park this afternoon. Boston rolled to a second straight win over Arizona last night. One night after pounding out 16 hits in an 11-1 victory,