The Athletic's Brendan Kuty reports that the Yanks are interested in right-handed set up man Jake Bird. Bird is in his fourth MLB season, by far his best. He has struck out 10.5 batters per nine innings, and has an ERA just about 4.

The New York Yankees' two-year nightmare at the hot corner is finally over. And that comes at the expense of the Colorado Rockies.

The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies for prospects, a person familiar with the deal said.