The Yankees won the AL East only three times in Boone’s first seven seasons despite regularly fielding one of the league’s highest payrolls. New York entered play Wednesday five games behind the Toronto Blue Jays, though the Yankees hold the AL’s top Wild Card seed.

An under-the-radar trade deadline acquisition has been a recent spark for a New York Yankees team that was headed toward the outside of the playoff picture.

It's onward and upward for Greg Allen. MLB Trade Rumors reports the former New York Yankees prospect declined a minor-league assignment from the Baltimore Oriol

The Yankees' acquisition of utility player Jose Caballero may have flown under the radar. But he has made his presence known with his speed and ability to get under opponents' skin.

The New York Yankees' newest utility player contributed to an absolute thrashing of his old team on Tuesday night.

Currently, the Yankees (68-57) lead the race, leaving no doubt that the Rays will heavily rely on Rasmussen to dominate on Wednesday when he faces New York right-hander Cam Schlittler (1-2, 3.94 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. ET.