Brian Cashman on Yankees trade deadline needs, injury updates

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Assessing the Yankees' spiraling situation, Brian Cashman said "the storm is upon us now, and we've got to find a way'' toward clearer skies.

By late Thursday afternoon, the tempest had calmed a bit as the Yankees had their best offensive day since June 16, with a 12-4 victory against the AL East-leading Rays at Tropicana Field, splitting a four-game set.