Major League Baseball's trade deadline, scheduled for July 31, is now just a week away. In other words, it's that blessed (or cursed, depending on your perspective) time of the year when rumors and transactions dominate our coverage.

The Yankees have made pitching their MLB trade deadline priority, but it could cost them Ben Rice for the biggest names.

Out of all the players the Yankees have called the Pirates about, it is no surprise that Oneil Cruz has finally been brought up. The Pirates' star center fielde

"Many Yankees fans would like their team to acquire Eugenio Suárez from the Arizona Diamondbacks. But if Brian Cashman and Co. don't land the All-Star slugger, Ke'Bryan Hayes of the Pirates could be an interesting option at third base," Kelly wrote.

Yankees and Astros eye Cardinals' Brendan Donovan as MLB Trade Deadline nears, with the versatile All-Star emerging as a top trade target.

The Yankees agreed to a deal with the Rockies to acquire lefty-hitting third baseman Ryan McMahon on Friday afternoon, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Neither club has confirmed the deal, which will send pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz to Colorado,

The New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly engaged in discussions regarding the acquisition of a key pitcher who could potentially bolster the Bronx Bombers' roster for the remainder of this MLB season.

The Yankees are interested in Eugenio Suarez, but a "gap" is reportedly present in their trade talks with the Diamondbacks.

The San Diego Padres might consider trading Dylan Cease at the trade deadline, and the Chicago Cubs could emerge as the best landing spot for a deal.