Michael Rosenstein

Joined: Jun 13, 2025

Professor and award-winning multimedia journalist with three decades of success leading newsrooms, control rooms and classrooms.

May 22, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero (72) follows through on a single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone on the field during batting practice before Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in New York.

Nyy Vs Bos Game 3

General Manager of the Yankees, Brian Cashman watches batting practice. Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Alds Game 4

Apr 6, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) takes a swing during the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Jun 23, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) hits an RBI single during the second inning against the Athletics at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The New York Yankees could use an upgrade on the left side of the infield, but it likely won't be San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman.

Dec 9, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees have lost six straight games to fall into second place in the American League East.

New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) pitches the ball during a game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium, Aug 13, 2025, Bronx, New York, USA.

New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler gave up six runs in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers

Jeremy Pena likely won't be a potential Yankees trade target after the latest news surrounding him.

Jeremy Peña would've been an ideal trade target for the Yankees; however, his recent IL placement is sending GM Brian Cashman back to the drawing board.

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s potential concussion has left the Yankees with a new trade deadline priority.

News

Yankees 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. is in concussion protocol after colliding with RF Jasson Domínguez on Monday, giving the club a new trade deadline priority.

The Yankees should target another Tigers pitcher who isn't Tarik Skubal before the trade deadline.

Pitching is one of the Yankees' top concerns after being swept by the Red Sox. They need to trade with the Tigers for help, just not for Tarik Skubal.

Ben Rice's odds to become the 2026 AL MVP have been squashed as June comes to an end.

News

Yankees first baseman Ben Rice is struggling without right fielder Aaron Judge in the lineup. As a result, his AL MVP argument is hanging by a thread.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman must decide which All-Star infielder is the better trade deadline target.

News

Yankees GM Brian Cashman has been linked to Giants 3B Matt Chapman and Nationals SS CJ Abrams before the MLB trade deadline. Who's the better target?

The Yankees could strike a deal with a certain rival who could send much-needed catching help to the Bronx.

News

The Yankees' catcher situation is in the mud, which is why GM Brian Cashman should consider a trade with an AL East rival with a plethora of backstops.

The Yankees will get an up-close glimpse of Tarik Skubal later this week. That doesn't mean they should trade for him, though, no matter how that performance goes.

The Yankees will face rumored trade target Tarik Skubal on Wednesday; however, they shouldn't let the potential audition allow them to take an unnecessary risk.

The Yankees would be better off avoiding a trade for Ryan Jeffers as their catcher concerns mount.

News

Yankees have been linked in trade rumors to Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers. However, Ali Sánchez's injury should force them to look for a different target.

It's in the Yankees' best interest to put the past aside and trade for Aroldis Chapman, giving their bullpen a much-needed boost.

News

It's in the Yankees' best interest to explore a potential Aroldis Chapman trade, even if it requires GM Brian Cashman to be the bigger man.

Michael Rosenstein

Joined: Jun 13, 2025

Yankees Can't Be Fooled into Thinking Jose Caballero Is Solution at Shortstop

Yankees Can Salvage Season with Strong Showing Against Rays

Yankees' Top Trade Deadline Priority Shifts Again After Latest Slump

Latest Aaron Judge Injury Update Means Yankees Must Trade for CJ Abrams

Yankees' Trade Deadline Plan Must Pivot After Matt Chapman Injury

Who's To Blame For Yankees' Slump, and How Can They Fix it at the Trade Deadline?

Yankees Have 2 Options to Address Cam Schlittler Hitting the Wall

Jeremy Pena's IL News Puts End to Yankees' Trade Dreams (Who Else Can They Target?)

News

Yankees Have a New Top Trade Target Amid Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Injury Concerns

Sunday's Loss Proves Yankees Need a Trade With Tigers, but Not for Tarik Skubal

News

June Swoon Ends Yankees' Ben Rice's AL MVP Bid

News

Matt Chapman vs. CJ Abrams: Debating Who's the Better Yankees Trade Deadline Target

Yankees' Rival Is in Perfect Position for a Trade to Help Solve Catcher Crisis

Yankees Can't Fall Into Tarik Skubal Trade Temptation Despite Upcoming Audition

Yankees Can't Wait on Ryan Jeffers, Need Immediate Catcher Trade After Ali Sanchez Injury

Yankees Should Swallow Pride, Trade for Aroldis Chapman Despite Apology Drama