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Scherzer going into free agency at 40 off most frustrating season and expects to pitch healthy again
Read full article: Scherzer going into free agency at 40 off most frustrating season and expects to pitch healthy againMax Scherzer is going home and into free agency after what the three-time Cy Young Award winner considers the most frustrating of his 17 seasons in the big leagues.
Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this week
Read full article: Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this weekVeteran stars Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers’ pitching rotation later this week after both had an extended absence due to injuries.
Nationals' Dylan Crews, MLB's No. 3 prospect, to make his debut on Monday, AP source says
Read full article: Nationals' Dylan Crews, MLB's No. 3 prospect, to make his debut on Monday, AP source saysThe Washington Nationals plan to call up outfielder Dylan Crews, the No. 3 prospect in Major League Baseball.
Judge hits MLB-best 48th homer, Cole allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Yankees blank Guardians 6-0
Read full article: Judge hits MLB-best 48th homer, Cole allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Yankees blank Guardians 6-0Aaron Judge hit his major-league leading 48th homer and Gerrit Cole allowed one hit in six innings to become the fourth active pitcher to reach 150 career wins as the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0.
Rangers put Max Scherzer put on 15-day IL with right shoulder fatigue
Read full article: Rangers put Max Scherzer put on 15-day IL with right shoulder fatigueThree-time Cy Young Award winner and baseball’s career active strikeout leader Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of right shoulder fatigue.
Mets closer Edwin Díaz suspended 10 games after being ejected vs Cubs for foreign substance on hand
Read full article: Mets closer Edwin Díaz suspended 10 games after being ejected vs Cubs for foreign substance on handNew York Mets closer Edwin Díaz was suspended 10 games by Major League Baseball after his ejection from a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs for having a foreign substance on his hand.
Finally some good news on the pitcher health front as Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer return
Read full article: Finally some good news on the pitcher health front as Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer returnGerrit Cole pitched four-plus innings Wednesday for the New York Yankees and Max Scherzer worked five scoreless frames Sunday for the Texas Rangers.
As Dallas competes for NBA and NHL crowns, the Texas Rangers are struggling with their title defense
Read full article: As Dallas competes for NBA and NHL crowns, the Texas Rangers are struggling with their title defenseThe Texas Rangers host the Arizona Diamondbacks this week in a rematch of last year’s World Series.
Charlie Morton just reached 2,000 innings at age 40. How has he lasted when so many pitchers don't?
Read full article: Charlie Morton just reached 2,000 innings at age 40. How has he lasted when so many pitchers don't?Charlie Morton just surpassed 2,000 career innings during another win for the Atlanta Braves.
Texas Rangers unfurl franchise's first World Series championship banner
Read full article: Texas Rangers unfurl franchise's first World Series championship bannerThe Texas Rangers unfurled a World Series championship banner for the first time in franchise history before their season opener at home gainst the Chicago Cubs.
RHP Michael Lorenzen signs with Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starter
Read full article: RHP Michael Lorenzen signs with Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starterFree agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen gives the Texas Rangers another starting pitcher less than a week before the season opener.
Mets closer Edwin Díaz is set for spring debut after freak WBC injury a year ago
Read full article: Mets closer Edwin Díaz is set for spring debut after freak WBC injury a year agoNew York Mets closer Edwin Díaz is set to appear in a game for the first time since tearing a patellar tendon during the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Scherzer and deGrom making progress to hopeful midseason returns for World Series champion Texas
Read full article: Scherzer and deGrom making progress to hopeful midseason returns for World Series champion TexasThe World Series champion Texas Rangers have two multiple Cy Young Award winners who could return to their rotation sometime in the middle of the summer.
New York Mets hit with record luxury tax of nearly $101 million for season of fourth-place finish
Read full article: New York Mets hit with record luxury tax of nearly $101 million for season of fourth-place finishThe New York Mets must pay a record luxury tax of nearly $101 million after a fourth-place finish in their division, among an unprecedented eight teams that owe the penalty for the 2023 season.
Max Scherzer has back surgery and will miss start of 2024 season for World Series champion Rangers
Read full article: Max Scherzer has back surgery and will miss start of 2024 season for World Series champion RangersMax Scherzer had surgery for a herniated disk in his lower back and will miss the start of next season for the World Series champion Texas Rangers.
The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch — but also because he can sell
Read full article: The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch — but also because he can sellShohei Ohtani’s jaw-dropping $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has some similarities to other contracts for the world’s biggest sports stars, including soccer icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, along with NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Gerrit Cole a unanimous winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award. Blake Snell takes the NL prize
Read full article: Gerrit Cole a unanimous winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award. Blake Snell takes the NL prizeGerrit Cole was a unanimous winner of his first American League Cy Young Award, and Blake Snell took the NL honor in becoming the seventh hurler to earn baseball’s top pitching prize in both leagues.
After 63 seasons before 1st title, Rangers set up for another run with Seager, Semien and Bochy
Read full article: After 63 seasons before 1st title, Rangers set up for another run with Seager, Semien and BochyCorey Seager and Marcus Semien are really just getting started in Texas and already have a World Series title together with a franchise that had never won one.
Rangers slugger Adolis García and pitcher Max Scherzer to miss the rest of the World Series
Read full article: Rangers slugger Adolis García and pitcher Max Scherzer to miss the rest of the World SeriesTexas Rangers slugger Adolis García and pitcher Max Scherzer will miss the rest of the World Series after getting hurt in Game 3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Seager stars with 2-run HR, stellar defense to lead Rangers over D-backs 3-1 in World Series Game 3
Read full article: Seager stars with 2-run HR, stellar defense to lead Rangers over D-backs 3-1 in World Series Game 3Corey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mound and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series.
D-backs' Christian Walker blows through stop sign, hosed by Adolis García in Game 3 of World Series
Read full article: D-backs' Christian Walker blows through stop sign, hosed by Adolis García in Game 3 of World SeriesChristian Walker ran through a stop sign and right into a costly out in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 3-1 loss to the Texas Rangers in Game 3 of the World Series.
Scherzer forced from World Series Game 3 by back tightness and Jon Gray emerges from bullpen for win
Read full article: Scherzer forced from World Series Game 3 by back tightness and Jon Gray emerges from bullpen for winTexas starter Max Scherzer left his World Series Game 3 outing against Arizona after three innings because of back tightness.
D-backs, Rangers combine for no errors in first two World Series games, continuing year-long trend
Read full article: D-backs, Rangers combine for no errors in first two World Series games, continuing year-long trendThe Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers combined for zero errors over the first two games of the Fall Classic, which is the first time that’s happened since 2018.
World Series: Max Scherzer the most accomplished player to have spent time with D-backs and Rangers
Read full article: World Series: Max Scherzer the most accomplished player to have spent time with D-backs and RangersThe most accomplished player to have spent time with both the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers is Max Scherzer.
Mad Max starting ALCS Game 7 for Rangers at Houston, just as he did for Nats in 2019 World Series
Read full article: Mad Max starting ALCS Game 7 for Rangers at Houston, just as he did for Nats in 2019 World SeriesMax Scherzer is set to pitch another Game 7 in Houston with visiting teams undefeated in the series.
Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
Read full article: Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCSJose Altuve homered, Cristian Javier worked into the sixth inning of another solid postseason start and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 8-5, closing to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series.
Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss
Read full article: Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in lossMax Scherzer was roughed up again by the Houston Astros, this time in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series.
Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put them up 3-0 over Astros in ALCS
Read full article: Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put them up 3-0 over Astros in ALCSMax Scherzer is getting back on the mound for the Texas Rangers with a chance to put them up 3-0 in the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros.
Scherzer and Gray added to ALCS roster as Rangers starters against Astros
Read full article: Scherzer and Gray added to ALCS roster as Rangers starters against AstrosTexas Rangers starters Max Scherzer and Jon Gray were included on the roster for the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros.
Texas' shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS
Read full article: Texas' shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDSAndrew Heaney and Dane Dunning helped Texas reach the sixth inning with a lead, and the Rangers’ maligned bullpen held on through some anxious moments for a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of their AL Division Series.
Washington Nationals sign general manager Mike Rizzo to a multiyear extension
Read full article: Washington Nationals sign general manager Mike Rizzo to a multiyear extensionThe Washington Nationals are giving Mike Rizzo a chance to finish what he started as the team’s longtime president of baseball operations and general manager.
Astros slug their way to the top of the AL West with 16 homers in 3 games to sweep Rangers
Read full article: Astros slug their way to the top of the AL West with 16 homers in 3 games to sweep RangersThe Houston Astros made quite a powerful statement while slugging themselves back to the top of the AL West.
Abreu hits grand slam and 3-run shot, Astros complete sweep with 12-3 win over Rangers
Read full article: Abreu hits grand slam and 3-run shot, Astros complete sweep with 12-3 win over RangersJosé Abreu hit a grand slam and a three-run homer as the Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the slumping Texas Rangers with a 12-3 victory.
Ex-teammates – but not always friends – Scherzer and Verlander to face each other for first time
Read full article: Ex-teammates – but not always friends – Scherzer and Verlander to face each other for first timeThree-time Cy Young Award winners Max Scherzer of Texas and Justin Verlander of Houston are set to pitch against each other for the first time.
Padres reliever Robert Suárez suspended for 10 games, 6th pitcher penalized for sticky stuff
Read full article: Padres reliever Robert Suárez suspended for 10 games, 6th pitcher penalized for sticky stuffSan Diego Padres reliever Robert Suárez has been suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball, the sixth pitcher penalized for using banned sticky stuff.
Manager Dave Martinez has agreed to an extension with the Washington Nationals
Read full article: Manager Dave Martinez has agreed to an extension with the Washington NationalsWashington Nationals manager Dave Martinez has agreed to a new multiyear contract with the club he led to the 2019 World Series championship.
Scherzer sharp as Rangers beat A's for 8th straight win
Read full article: Scherzer sharp as Rangers beat A's for 8th straight winMax Scherzer had six strikeouts and pitched three-hit ball over seven innings and the Texas Rangers extended their longest winning streak in seven years to eight games, beating the last-place Oakland Athletics 6-1.
Scherzer settles in to win his debut for Rangers. Semien has go-ahead HR in 5-3 win over White Sox
Read full article: Scherzer settles in to win his debut for Rangers. Semien has go-ahead HR in 5-3 win over White SoxMax Scherzer settled down after a shaky start to win his debut for the AL West-leading Texas Rangers.
‘Welcome back. We missed you’: Justin Verlander details return to the Houston Astros
Read full article: ‘Welcome back. We missed you’: Justin Verlander details return to the Houston AstrosJustin Verlander is headed back to the Houston Astros, who reacquired the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade-deadline blockbuster.
Mets owner Steve Cohen addresses trade-deadline deals, thinks team will still compete in 2024
Read full article: Mets owner Steve Cohen addresses trade-deadline deals, thinks team will still compete in 2024New York Mets owner Steve Cohen met with player and team personnel in Kansas City prior to the team's game Wednesday.
The Rangers expected more wins this year. After a deadline push, they're thinking about October
Read full article: The Rangers expected more wins this year. After a deadline push, they're thinking about OctoberThe Texas Rangers certainly expected to win a lot of games this season after bolstering their rotation and hiring three-time championship manager Bruce Bochy last winter.
Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision
Read full article: Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decisionJustin Verlander is headed back to the Houston Astros, who reacquired the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade-deadline blockbuster.
Verlander going back to Houston highlights flurry of MLB trades ahead of Tuesday's deadline
Read full article: Verlander going back to Houston highlights flurry of MLB trades ahead of Tuesday's deadlineAce pitcher Justin Verlander was shipped from the New York Mets to Houston ahead of the trade deadline, returning to the Astros after he helped them win the World Series last year.
Brewers acquire outfielder Mark Canha as Mets deal another veteran before trade deadline
Read full article: Brewers acquire outfielder Mark Canha as Mets deal another veteran before trade deadlineThe Milwaukee Brewers continued attempting to upgrade their lineup for their NL Central title quest on Monday as they acquired outfielder Mark Canha from the New York Mets for minor league pitcher Justin Jarvis.
Scherzer costs Texas $22.5M, with Mets to pay Rangers just over $35.5M through 2024
Read full article: Scherzer costs Texas $22.5M, with Mets to pay Rangers just over $35.5M through 2024The New York Mets are paying the Texas Rangers $35.51 million over the next 14 months as part of the Max Scherzer trade.
Rangers acquire Scherzer from Mets in blockbuster move by surprise AL West leaders
Read full article: Rangers acquire Scherzer from Mets in blockbuster move by surprise AL West leadersThe Texas Rangers have acquired three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer in a blockbuster trade with the New York Mets, an all-in move for the surprise AL West leaders.
MLB experimenting with pearl white baseballs to rid sticky stuff problem
Read full article: MLB experimenting with pearl white baseballs to rid sticky stuff problemPristine white baseballs that would not require rubbing are under consideration by Major League Baseball as a way to solve the issue of pitchers using sticky substances for better grip.
Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game
Read full article: Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 gameShohei Ohtani became a two-way All-Star for the third straight year when he was picked for the American League pitching staff, and eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle — the most of any team since 2012.
Scherzer throws 8 innings and Lindor has 5 RBIs as the Mets rout the slumping Astros 11-1
Read full article: Scherzer throws 8 innings and Lindor has 5 RBIs as the Mets rout the slumping Astros 11-1Francisco Lindor homered and drove in five runs, and Max Scherzer pitched eight fantastic innings for his longest outing with the New York Mets in their 11-1 victory over the skidding Houston Astros.
MLB commissioner suspects many pitchers are using banned sticky stuff
Read full article: MLB commissioner suspects many pitchers are using banned sticky stuffBaseball Commissioner Rob Manfred thinks the use of banned sticky stuff is more widespread than the three pitchers ejected this season for illegal grip aids.
Mets' Drew Smith suspended 10 games for banned sticky stuff at Subway Series
Read full article: Mets' Drew Smith suspended 10 games for banned sticky stuff at Subway SeriesNew York Mets pitcher Drew Smith was suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, the fifth pitcher and second on his team penalized for using banned sticky stuff.
Mets reliever Drew Smith ejected from Subway Series game vs Yankees for illegal substance
Read full article: Mets reliever Drew Smith ejected from Subway Series game vs Yankees for illegal substanceDrew Smith became the second New York Mets pitcher to get ejected this season for using an illegal foreign substance when he was tossed from their Subway Series opener against the Yankees at Citi Field.
Scherzer hit hard, chased early in return from suspension
Read full article: Scherzer hit hard, chased early in return from suspensionNew York Mets ace Max Scherzer struggled in his return from a suspension Wednesday night, allowing six runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings against the Detroit Tigers during the second game of a doubleheader.
Scherzer suspended 10 games for sticky substance ejection
Read full article: Scherzer suspended 10 games for sticky substance ejectionMets pitcher Max Scherzer was suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday following his ejection for having a foreign substance on his hand during a game.
Scherzer tossed, Mets still rally to beat Dodgers 5-3
Read full article: Scherzer tossed, Mets still rally to beat Dodgers 5-3Max Scherzer was ejected in the fourth inning after the umpires’ check of his glove, but Brandon Nimmo went 5 for 5 and New York’s bullpen came through in the Mets’ 5-3 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mets' Scherzer ejected for sticky stuff after umpire check
Read full article: Mets' Scherzer ejected for sticky stuff after umpire checkMax Scherzer has been ejected from the New York Mets’ game in Los Angeles after the umpires did the customary check of his glove before the bottom of the fourth inning.
Scherzer rebounds, Mets blank Padres 5-0 in playoff rematch
Read full article: Scherzer rebounds, Mets blank Padres 5-0 in playoff rematchMax Scherzer shut down the San Diego Padres for five innings, rebounding from his postseason flop against them last year, and the New York Mets won 5-0 in a playoff rematch between National League heavyweights.
AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockout
Read full article: AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockoutThe average Major League Baseball salary was up 11.1% to a record $4.9 million to start this season, the biggest jump for the sport since 2001, according to a study by The Associated Press.
Judge HR, Cole Ks lead Yanks over Giants 5-0 on opening day
Read full article: Judge HR, Cole Ks lead Yanks over Giants 5-0 on opening dayAaron Judge followed his record-setting 2022 by homering on his first swing as Yankees captain, starting New York to a 5-0 opening day win over the San Francisco Giants.
MLB opening day has 14 clock violations, stolen base spike
Read full article: MLB opening day has 14 clock violations, stolen base spikeChicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman committed Major League Baseball’s first pitch-clock violation in the third inning of an opening day game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB average salary rose 14.8% to record $4.22M last season
Read full article: MLB average salary rose 14.8% to record $4.22M last seasonMajor League Baseball’s average salary rose 14.8% to a record $4.22 million last year after the end of the lockout, boosted by big deals for Max Scherzer, Francisco Lindor, Marcus Semien and Corey Seager.
Verlander: Mets move ‘a leap of faith’ that ‘has paid off’
Read full article: Verlander: Mets move ‘a leap of faith’ that ‘has paid off’Justin Verlander says owner Steve Cohen and his willingness to spend his hedge-fund fortune on building a World Series-contender is the reason he joined the New York Mets.
Manfred sure Mets-Yanks collusion query will find no issue
Read full article: Manfred sure Mets-Yanks collusion query will find no issueBaseball Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed Thursday that Major League Baseball is looking into potentially improper communication between the New York Mets and Yankees regarding star free agent Aaron Judge.
MLB GMs weigh bigger bets in Las Vegas than those at tables
Read full article: MLB GMs weigh bigger bets in Las Vegas than those at tablesIn the hallways and meeting rooms of Resorts World, baseball general managers are starting to weigh bigger bets than the wagers placed on tables and machines in the casino downstairs.
Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over Padres
Read full article: Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over PadresPete Alonso launched a tiebreaking homer and Jacob deGrom pitched well enough to help save the New York Mets’ season with a 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres that evened their wild-card playoff series at one game apiece.