When the New York Yankees acquired Giancarlo Stanton before the 2018 season, the move looked like a franchise-altering masterstroke. Stanton had just captured the National League MVP Award, while Aaron Judge was coming off a historic rookie campaign.

The New York Yankees should consider making these two trades before the deadline to help their roster reach the next level.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 05: Tommy Kahnle #41 of the New York Yankees reacts against the Boston Red Sox during the 10th inning at Yankee Stadium on July 05, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) The Boston Red Sox ...

The New York Yankees have spent the first two months of the 2026 season in a familiar position. Sitting at 36-23, they are within striking distance at the top of the American League East, trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by two games in the loss column.

Calling this season a roller coaster for the Chicago Cubs doesn't even begin to encapsulate the ups, downs and emotional swings, but there's only one thing the players and fans can do over the course of a long year.

Former Yankees manager discusses building a championship culture, the Tom Thibodeau parallel and why the shelf life of coaches has never been shorter.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Ken Clay, who won World Series rings with the New York Yankees following the first two of his five seasons in Major League ...