Cubs cautious in pursuit of Tarik Skubal as Dodgers, Mets compete
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 7:22 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are entering the free-agent market focused on pitching, particularly two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. Despite their need for starters, the Cubs are reportedly not prioritizing Skubal, instead considering other options. The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are heavily involved in the bidding for Skubal, with the Dodgers seen as the favorites to re-sign him. Skubal, who had a strong season finishing 12-7 with a 2.73 ERA, has the potential to exceed previous free-agent pitching contracts. Cubs GM Jed Hoyer is expected to look for alternatives like Michael King and Freddy Peralta should their pursuit of Skubal not materialize.
- •Cubs need starting pitching but are cautious with Skubal
- •Dodgers and Mets competing for Tarik Skubal's services
- •Skubal finished 2026 with a 12-7 record and 2.73 ERA
- •Cubs considering other pitchers like Michael King and Freddy Peralta
- •Potential lockout looms if salary cap negotiations stall
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Padres rumors: Latest free agency report will have fans dreaming of Tarik Skubal signing with San Diego
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — MLB rumors: Cubs’ Tarik Skubal sleeper status amid Dodgers vs. Mets battle immediately gets cold water dumped on it
"The biggest name on the free-agent market is two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. The Chicago Cubs, who need starting pitching , are projected to be in the battle. However, the Cubs are being careful , per Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. In other words, they will be vying for other pitchers on the market, who have some solid numbers. As a […] The post MLB rumors: Cubs’ Tarik Skubal sleeper status amid Dodgers vs. Mets battle immediately gets cold water dumped on it appeared first on Clut
"The Los Angeles Dodgers could still certainly re-sign Tarik Skubal . The New York Mets have also been mentioned as a suitor for the star pitcher. However, the San Diego Padres cannot be overlooked in the Skubal sweepstakes . The latest MLB free agency report from Jon Morosi of MLB Network will leave Padres fans dreaming of the team pursuing Skubal […] The post Padres rumors: Latest free agency report will have fans dreaming of Tarik Skubal signing with San Diego appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 7:22 PMPadres rumors: Latest free agency report will have fans dreaming of Tarik Skubal signing with San Diego
The Los Angeles Dodgers could still certainly re-sign Tarik Skubal . The New York Mets have also been mentioned as a suitor for the star pitcher. However, the San Diego Padres cannot be overlooked in the Skubal sweepstakes . The latest MLB free agency report from Jon Morosi of MLB Network will leave Padres fans dreaming of the team pursuing Skubal […] The post Padres rumors: Latest free agency report will have fans dreaming of Tarik Skubal signing with San Diego appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 5:30 PMMLB rumors: Cubs’ Tarik Skubal sleeper status amid Dodgers vs. Mets battle immediately gets cold water dumped on it
The biggest name on the free-agent market is two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. The Chicago Cubs, who need starting pitching , are projected to be in the battle. However, the Cubs are being careful , per Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. In other words, they will be vying for other pitchers on the market, who have some solid numbers. As a […] The post MLB rumors: Cubs’ Tarik Skubal sleeper status amid Dodgers vs. Mets battle immediately gets cold water dumped on it appeared first on Clut
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