Yankees manager Joe Girardi must have figured something was up when he walked into his office after New York finished off the Baltimore Orioles. 

The MLB trade deadline will arrive less than 24 hours after this report is published, meaning last-minute swaps could alter some of the arrangements you see below. 

Bobby Abreu hit a pair of homers while getting a day off from the field, Alex Rodriguez also went deep and the New York Yankees pounded the Baltimore Orioles 13-3 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Alex Cintron (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. 

Right-hander Daniel Cabrera was dominant Tuesday. 

--DH Aubrey Huff touched up Mariano Rivera for his 22nd home run of the season. 

Miguel Tejada. 

The New York Yankees appeared to be making a push toward the top of the AL East, riding some outstanding pitching to eight straight wins after the All-Star break. 

Daniel Cabrera loves pitching at Yankee Stadium, and he's having a good time no matter where he sees the Bronx Bombers these days. 

Daniel Cabrera pitched into the eighth inning before being ejected, Aubrey Huff had four RBIs and the Baltimore Orioles held off the New York Yankees 7-6 Tuesday night for their third straight win. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Melvin Mora (swollen left knee) was hit by a pitch July 26 and did not play July 27. 

Most of the Orioles' 25-man roster can be had before Thursday's non-waiver trading deadline. 

--RHP Jeremy Guthrie looked unhittable for about four innings. 

The Astros inexplicably aspire to be buyers, not sellers. 

Adam Jones hit a grand slam and an RBI triple to back Jeremy Guthrie's strong start, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 13-4 blowout Monday night that ended the New York Yankees' 10-game home winning streak.