ESPN | Leo McDaniel: The Yankees are reportedly considering making a play for Tarik Skubal, the top free agent on the market. Considering his depth as a starting pitcher, it would be a move that would be consistent with offloading others to the position. The Dodgers and Mets are still considered the frontrunners for the two-time Cy Young Award winner, with the Angels, White Sox, and Padres as the dark horses. In this free agency environment, former Yankees David Bednar, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Trident Grisham are among the top 40 options.
ESPN: On the heels of the team’s championship game, Brewers manager Pat Murphy said he was sorry for the Yankees’ jibe that got the headlines. After the Game 5 clincher, Murphy called out “that Yankees team” where “you guys all played for you” to former Bomber and NLCS MVP Jake Bauers. “He called Brian Cashman as soon as I heard [my comments] It was coming out,” said Murphy, who added it to big-market teams as a whole and less specifically to the 2026 Yankees. The hot mic moment struck a chord with many as echoes of the Dodgers’ derision of New York after they beat them in the 2024 Fall Classic.
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New York Post | Christian Arnold: After the Yankees elected not to extend a qualifying offer to Chisholm on Monday, his departure from New York appears to be a fait accompli. While the second baseman has excelled in style in his first year and a half, he has faltered this season, drawing anger while playing with a lollipop and making mental mistakes on the field. At 28, Chisholm is an attractive free agency prospect who could benefit from his talent despite having a difficult year.