New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt left his start Thursday night against Toronto after three innings because of tightness in his right forearm. Schmidt allowed three runs and four hits, including a home run,

TORONTO — Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was in the midst of a bad start against the Blue Jays on Thursday night at Rogers Stadium when things got a lot worse. After the Yanks scored two runs in the top of the third to tie the game 3-3, Schmidt didn’t return for the fourth inning with his pitch count at 55.

TORONTO — The New York Yankees’ rotation may have taken a hit.

The New York Yankees are "starting to make calls" as the team searches for a third baseman prior to the July 31 trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

According to New York Post columnist Jon Heyman, the Yankees have checked in with the Colorado Rockies about third baseman Ryan McMahon. The veteran may not be a blockbuster move,