The New York Yankees and New York Mets don't do a lot of dealing. But they actually line up pretty nicely to help one another before the MLB trade deadline, if they want. The Athletic's Jim Bowden explains in a new article Monday:

Over in the Bronx the most pressing need is at third base. While the Yankees have been linked to several available players around the league, The Athletic’s Jim Bowden suggests an interesting trade they can make with their neighbor.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/yankees as Yankees Linked to Wild Mets Trade. The New York Yankees have lost their lead on the AL East and are fighting for a way back before the MLB trade deadline at the end of the month: even if that means making deals that might have some fans scratching their heads.

The Chicago Cubs quietly climbed to the top of the National League ahead of the All-Star break thanks to a long losing streak by the defending champions Los Angeles Dodgers, but the Milwaukee Brewers have closed the gap in the NL Central thanks to a 10-game winning streak.