The New York Yankees enter a huge Subway Series on Fourth of July weekend against the New York Mets amid a deep slump. Since a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals, they are 6-14. And a four-game sweep by the Toronto Blue Jays now has them a game out of first place.

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.

Already running low on pitching, the New York Mets have added starter Paul Blackburn and reliever Dedniel Núñez to a crowded injured list in their latest flurry of roster moves

Amid a series of roster moves Thursday, the New York Mets placed right-hander Paul Blackburn on the 15-day injured list because of a shoulder impingement.

The Mets placed right-handers Paul Blackburn and Dedniel Nunez on the 15-day injured list on Thursday, dealing the reeling club two more blows to its staggering pitching staff.

Brandon Nimmo homered again, Juan Soto came through with a tiebreaking single and the New York Mets held off the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2

Juan Soto ripped a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth and David Peterson tossed 6 2/3 strong innings, fueling the host New York Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.

New York Mets' star Juan Soto stared down the ump after a check swing call in the finale of a series-winning effort vs. the Milwaukee Brewers.