Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Yankees have been told by the Phillies that Michael Young is "not yet available and might never be." Even though they've lost five straight and are eight games out of first place, it appears that Philly might still be buyers at the trade deadline. In addition to the Yankees, the Red Sox and Rangers have also expressed interest in Young.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Rangers have "talked at least internally about the possibility" of bringing back Michael Young. Heyman notes that the possibility of a trade "can't be characterized as probable." The Rangers' main area of focus is acquiring a right-handed hitting outfielder, but with Lance Berkman out indefinitely, Young could be used in the DH spot. He would also be an option at first base against left-handed pitching.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Red Sox and Yankees are among about a dozen teams who have checked in with the Phillies about the availability of Michael Young. The Red Sox would play Young at third base while the Yankees could shuffle him between the hot corner and first base. Interestingly, Rosenthal notes that the Red Sox sent VP of player personnel Allard Baird to watch the Phillies in back-to-back series just prior to the All-Star break. Still, it's unclear if the Phillies will sell, as they sit at 48-48 on the year and are reportedly in the market for outfield and bullpen help. Young, who will be a free agent after the season, as a full no-trade clause.

Michael Young delivered a walkoff RBI single in the 13th inning on Saturday, leading the Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the White Sox in the nightcap of their doubleheader. Young finished the game 2-for-6. His game-winning knock came with two outs in the inning, and scored Jimmy Rollins from second base after he had advanced on a sacrifice bunt. It was a much needed victory for the Phillies, after they dropped the first game of the doubleheader in extra innings earlier in the day. With the two-hit effort, Young now owns a .292/.348/.419 line on the season.

According to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com, the Red Sox "have not engaged in a single conversation" with the Phillies regarding a trade of infielder Michael Young. George A. King III of the New York Post reported on Saturday afternoon that both the Red Sox and Yankees are plotting a possible Young deal. And now come the denials. Young, 36, is batting .289/.348/.412 with five homers and 21 RBI in 74 games this season for Philadelphia. Boston and New York could use immediate infield help, but there's only smoke and no fire at the moment.

The New York Post reports that the Yankees have expressed interest in Michael Young. The Phillies haven't decided whether they should be sellers at the non-waiver trade deadline, but have indicated that Young could be available. With the status of Alex Rodriguez still up in the air, he would be an immediate starter at third base. The Red Sox are also among the teams that have been linked to Young.

Michael Young went 4-for-6 and hit his fifth homer Friday against the Dodgers. Young has been great since getting a look in the leadoff spot, going 14-for-30 with six runs scored in seven games. He's stopped drawing walks of late -- he has just one in 99 at-bats this month -- but he's hitting for average and showing a little more power, making him a better fantasy third baseman.

Michael Young is not in the Phillies' lineup Thursday. It appears to just be a day of rest. Kevin Frandsen is taking Young's spot at third base.

Michael Young went 3-for-4 with three doubles in the Phillies' win over the Nationals on Tuesday. Young doubled in a run and scored in the Phillies' decisive three-run sixth inning, his second of the night against Nationals starter Ross Detwiler. The 36-year-old is hitting .288/.356/.390 this season.

Michael Young will bat leadoff for the second straight game Friday against the Brewers. Young batted leadoff Thursday for the first time since 2004 and went 3-for-5 with a run scored, so Phillies manager Charlie Manuel isn't going to mess with what works. John Mayberry, Jr. is also hitting second and playing center field again. Meanwhile, Ben Revere remains on the bench.