Yankees news: MLB drops bombshell CBA terms

Key Points:

• MLB has proposed new CBA terms including caps on free agent contracts, a "hometown" or Bird Rule-like advantage for teams to retain players by adding an extra year to capped contracts, and a slight increase in minimum salary for players with two years of service; MLBPA interim head Bruce Meyer notes unprecedented unity among players and agents, signaling prolonged negotiations.
• Cam Schlittler is leading the AL Cy Young race at midseason, notably excelling against the Boston Red Sox with a 1.32 ERA in two starts and a strong Wild Card performance last October, positioning himself as a franchise cornerstone.
• Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon was diagnosed with a peritonsillar abscess after weeks of worsening illness, requiring urgent medical treatment, and is expected to be recovering now.
• There is speculation about the Detroit Tigers potentially trading ace left-hander Tarik Skubal, a free agent after this season, amid the team's struggles; opinions vary on whether trading him in July is the right move.
• The Yankees have optioned catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A following a loss to Boston, likely paving the way for Ali Sánchez to return from the paternity list for the upcoming game.