Scratch another closer's name of the list of available options as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The New York Yankees are on the verge of acquiring right-hander David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates,

The New York Yankees need to make some more moves ahead of the trade deadline. Could they be in the market to land a star reliever from the Minnesota Twins?

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star first baseman Jonathan Aranda will miss time with a left wrist injury after he collided with New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton while reaching for an errant throw

Yankees: Marcus Stroman (2-2, 6.09 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 23 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays with a 2-1 series lead. New York has a 33-22 record in home games and a 59-49 record overall.