The Yankees tweaked their bullpen on Thursday, sending a rookie down to Triple-A to make space for a new face. Right-hander Rico Garcia was added to the active roster, the team announced. The Yankees picked Garcia up off waivers from the Mets earlier this week.

New York Mets star Francisco Lindor had a poignant response to an interesting question from Yankees legend Derek Jeter.

The New York Yankees and New York Mets might find themselves in a battle. Both are seeking a reunion with the same free agent relief pitcher. The Athletic's Will Sammon reports that David Robertson is throwing for teams in hopes of getting a contract.

The Yankees and the Mets are in need of bullpen arms. On Tuesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that right-hander David Robertson, who pitched for both New York teams in the past, is gaining interest from “several teams,” including the Mets and the Yankees.

The veteran righty last threw to a sub-2.00 ERA in 2017, something he accomplished twice, but his 2.91 career ERA still stands as a testament to his reliability over the past few decades. Today, he still waits in free agency. However, it might not be long until he finds himself in a new uniform — or possibly an old one.

The New York Yankees and New York Mets have similar needs at the trade deadline, and it seems like they may battle it out for an NL slugger.

The Mets and Yankees had almost exactly the same first half. Yet, if it feels like the Mets are in better shape, that’s probably because they are.