The New York Yankees are expected to be major players in the pitching market this winter, but don't rule them out of the Manny Machado sweepstakes.
The Athletic's Jayson Stark reported the Yankees are doing an "extensive" background check on Machado, arguably the crowned jewel of this free-agent class.
Machado, 26, has drawn criticism for his attitude on the field. He was fined for running into Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar during Game 4 of the National League Championship Series while running out a grounder. Multiple members of the Brewers called Machado out for being a dirty player.