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Mets Pod. Joe DeMayo: What Happened

Yahoo Sports reported on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in a story involving Mets Pod. Joe DeMayo, Tarik Skubal, Sal Licata. Here is how the report opens:

Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Sal Licata deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as free agency has officially begun for the Mets and MLB.

Photos: Yahoo Sports

It is one of many Baseball stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Tarik Skubal and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

• The story: Tarik Skubal destination predictions, and more Mets offseason chatter | The Mets Pod
• Who’s involved: Mets Pod. Joe DeMayo, Tarik Skubal, Sal Licata and Mets Pod
• League: Baseball
• First reported: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by Yahoo Sports
• Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

The same MLB story, as reported by another outlet:

• MLB rumors: How Yankees could make a Tarik Skubal deal work, plus Mets' priority and a Rangers pivotCBS Sports With free agency officially underway, here's the latest from the offseason hot stove
• Tarik Skubal contract predictions: Ace's new deal could break multiple MLB records for a pitcherCBS Sports Yoshinobu Yamamoto currently holds the record with a $325 million contract, while two are tied with a $43.33M AAV
• MLB rumors: Early favorites for Tarik Skubal emerge, plus Astros eye old friend in hunt for new managerCBS Sports The hot stove is only getting started but the market for the best free agent available is simmering already
• Tarik Skubal landing spots: Predicting new home for two-time Cy Young winner, the offseason's best free agentCBS Sports The best player on the market should have his pick of a new team -- even with the looming CBA negotiations wreaking havoc on the offseason
• 2026-27 MLB free agent tracker: Tarik Skubal, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Randy Arozarena and more available playersCBS Sports Who will land a new frontline ace or top slugger? Follow along as we keep track of all the moves

Background: Tarik Skubal

Tarik Daniel Skubal (born November 20, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers. Skubal was selected by the Tigers in the ninth round of the 2018 MLB draft and made his MLB debut in 2020.

Skubal is a two-time American League (AL) Cy Young Award winner (2024 and 2025).

Text from Wikipedia’s Tarik Skubal article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Mets Pod. Joe DeMayo

For fans following Mets Pod. Joe DeMayo, the next things to watch are the free agency, trade rumors, postseason and standings. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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