The Yankees still have to address their biggest need – pitching – ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. But in the meantime, the first player they acquired to fill another big hole is paying immediate dividends.

The New York Yankees addressed a major trade deadline need by acquiring power-hitting third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies.

The Yankees' new third baseman already has given them excellent defense and even chipped in with a big hit on Sunday.

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

Bird represents the latest example of the Rockies lacking self-awareness. He was oven-mitts-required hot the first two months of the season, and now, well, he’s not. Opponents are hitting .424 off him in his last eight appearances.

The New York Yankees' acquisition of third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies came as a bit of a surprise after they were previously linked to another star slugger.

Aaron Boone talks about Ryan McMahon's solid defensive gems, coming up clutch with a two-run double and more in the Yankees' 4-3 win

Ryan McMahon remembers attending his first big league camp in 2016 as a member of the Rockies and taking group infield practice. More importantly, he remembers what he saw when the session ended.