Max Scherzer hoping to win World Series for third team with Toronto Blue Jays
1 month, 1 week ago

Max Scherzer hoping to win World Series for third team with Toronto Blue Jays

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Max Scherzer joined the Toronto Blue Jays convinced he can win a World Series with a third team following titles with Washington and Texas. “It doesn’t matter how much offense you got, if you don’t have a starting staff, you’re always going to be in trouble if you don’t have starters going out there and eating innings.” Scherzer learned about the current Blue Jays when he spoke with Bassitt, a New York Mets teammate in 2022, and assistant hitting coach Hunter Mense, a University of Missouri teammate from 2004-06. It makes you battle-tested.” Vladimir Guerrero Jr. negotiations are ongoing Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has said he won’t negotiate a long-term contract after Toronto starts full-squad workouts on Feb. 18. “You all know our desire to have him here for a long time, and we’ll continue to work towards that,” Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins told reporters during the news conference.

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Max Scherzer strikes out 4, allows 1 run and hands out zero high-fives in Blue Jays debut
3 weeks ago

Max Scherzer strikes out 4, allows 1 run and hands out zero high-fives in Blue Jays debut

Associated Press  

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Max Scherzer is embracing the long road back. The three-time Cy Young Award winner allowed one run over two innings in his spring training debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, flashing a little bit of the fire that has become his trademark during his 18-year career. This is about coming out, checking a box, executing, …

Three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer and Blue Jays finalize $15.5 million, 1-year contract
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer and Blue Jays finalize $15.5 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a $15.5 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. The Blue Jays also have Bowden Francis coming off an impressive rookie season and Yariel Rodríguez, who signed a $32 million, five-year contract last February. The Blue Jays finished last in the AL East at 74-88 and haven’t …

Max Scherzer agrees to a $15.5 million, 1-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Max Scherzer agrees to a $15.5 million, 1-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says

Associated Press  

Max Scherzer is joining the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a $15.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. The Blue Jays also have Bowden Francis coming off an impressive rookie season and Yariel Rodríguez, who signed a $32 million, five-year contract last February. The addition of Scherzer marks a second notable …

Blue Jays mailbag, part 2: Expectations for the rotation, Spencer Horwitz’s future
5 months ago

Blue Jays mailbag, part 2: Expectations for the rotation, Spencer Horwitz’s future

New York Times  

It’s time to answer a second batch of questions for our latest Blue Jays mailbag. Spencer Horwitz leads all rookies in AVG and OBP 👀 Goodnight, #BlueJays Fans 😌 pic.twitter.com/ZIFSNmUaZc — Toronto Blue Jays August 10, 2024 Who would you target in free agency — Teoscar Hernández or Pete Alonso? If the Blue Jays went after a first baseman like …

Scherzer going into free agency at 40 off most frustrating season and expects to pitch healthy again
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Scherzer going into free agency at 40 off most frustrating season and expects to pitch healthy again

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Max 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. Still at age 40, and finishing a year with the Texas Rangers in which he made his fewest starts since being a rookie, Scherzer said Sunday that he …

Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers’ rotation later this week
6 months, 1 week ago

Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers’ rotation later this week

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Veteran 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. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday that deGrom will pitch on Friday and Scherzer on Saturday. “If innings are going real smooth, they could go back out.” The 36-year-old DeGrom will be …

Scherzer and deGrom making progress to hopeful midseason returns for World Series champion Texas
1 year, 1 month ago

Scherzer and deGrom making progress to hopeful midseason returns for World Series champion Texas

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The 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. Three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer said Saturday that he is progressing from December surgery to repair a herniated disk in his lower back, while two-time winner Jacob deGrom plans to …

Max Scherzer has back surgery and will miss start of 2024 season for World Series champion Rangers
1 year, 3 months ago

Max Scherzer has back surgery and will miss start of 2024 season for World Series champion Rangers

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer had surgery for a herniated disk in his lower back and will miss a significant portion of next season. Scherzer, who was removed from the roster during the World Series because of back discomfort, had surgery Thursday, general manager Chris Young said Friday. “I look forward to putting in the rehab work and getting back …

Rangers’ Scherzer being glued together for start vs. Diamondbacks in World Series Game 3
1 year, 4 months ago

Rangers’ Scherzer being glued together for start vs. Diamondbacks in World Series Game 3

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Max Scherzer is being glued together to make his start in World Series Game 3. It was a pretty cool moment.” Scherzer is 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA in three World Series starts, getting a no-decision for Detroit against San Francisco in 2012’s Game 4, winning the 2019 opener for Washington at Houston and getting a no-decision in …

Max Scherzer is set to start Game 3 of the World Series for the Rangers
1 year, 4 months ago

Max Scherzer is set to start Game 3 of the World Series for the Rangers

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer is set to start Game 3 of the World Series for Texas against Arizona. Texas manager Bruce Bochy said Scherzer is stretched out to give the Rangers what they need Monday night when the World Series switches to Arizona. Maybe not quite as long as he’s been over 100 pitches, whatever, but pretty close.” Rookie …

Max Scherzer says the Mets told him 2024 would be a transition year, with eyes on ‘25
1 year, 7 months ago

Max Scherzer says the Mets told him 2024 would be a transition year, with eyes on ‘25

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer never anticipated being traded by the New York Mets. “ answer was that the team is now kind of shifting vision and that they’re looking to compete now for 2025 and 2026, and that 2024, that it was not going to be a reload situation in New York, and that it was going to be …

Max Scherzer details talks with Mets brass: Team taking step back to build for 2025-26
1 year, 7 months ago

Max Scherzer details talks with Mets brass: Team taking step back to build for 2025-26

New York Times  

Max Scherzer did not think he would be traded. We’re going to be making trades around that.’ “I was like, ‘So the team is not going to be pursuing free agents this offseason or assemble a team that can compete for a World Series next year?’ He said, ‘No, we’re not going to be signing the upper-echelon guys. “If they …

After trading Scherzer to Texas, GM Billy Eppler says the Mets are not rebuilding
1 year, 7 months ago

After trading Scherzer to Texas, GM Billy Eppler says the Mets are not rebuilding

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After trading Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers, general manager Billy Eppler insisted the New York Mets are not tearing down their underachieving team. “So I’m committed to trying to win a championship here, but if the organization decides that that’s not exactly the direction that they think is a best fit for next year and go …

Rangers acquire Scherzer from Mets in blockbuster move by surprise AL West leaders
1 year, 7 months ago

Rangers acquire Scherzer from Mets in blockbuster move by surprise AL West leaders

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — The surprising Texas Rangers are going all-in with Max Scherzer just when they need a big boost the most. The AL West leaders acquired the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a blockbuster trade announced Sunday, right about the time Texas placed ace Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list with a …

Rangers get Scherzer from Mets in all-in blockbuster from surprise AL West leaders
1 year, 7 months ago

Rangers get Scherzer from Mets in all-in blockbuster from surprise AL West leaders

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Texas Rangers acquired three-time …

To the Max: Scherzer, Mets finalize $130M, 3-year deal
3 years, 3 months ago

To the Max: Scherzer, Mets finalize $130M, 3-year deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mets owner Steve Cohen promised a max effort bringing a World Series back to New York. The Mets and the three-time Cy Young Award winner finalized a $130 million, three-year deal Wednesday, a contract that shattered baseball’s record for highest average salary and forms a historically impressive 1-2 atop New York’s rotation with Jacob deGrom. “From a …

AP source: Scherzer and Mets agree to $130M, 3-year contract
3 years, 3 months ago

AP source: Scherzer and Mets agree to $130M, 3-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Max Scherzer has shattered baseball’s record for highest average salary, agreeing Monday to a $130 million, three-year contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The $43.33 million average salary is 20% higher than the previous mark, the $36 million Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole is averaging in his $324 …

Dodgers losing Max Scherzer, Corey Seager, stings playoff aims
3 years, 3 months ago

Dodgers losing Max Scherzer, Corey Seager, stings playoff aims

LA Times  

The Dodgers lost two of their top players to free agency on Monday, with pitcher Max Scherzer, left, agreeing to a deal with the New York Mets and shortstop Corey Seager joining the Texas Rangers. The league still hasn’t disciplined Trevor Bauer for the sexual assault allegations made against him, meaning the Dodgers don’t know how much of his $32-million …

Did the Trevor Bauer uncertainty lead to Max Scherzer signing with the Mets?
3 years, 3 months ago

Did the Trevor Bauer uncertainty lead to Max Scherzer signing with the Mets?

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers during Game 2 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves on Oct. 17. Bolstering the starting rotation was among the Dodgers’ top priorities once the Atlanta Braves ended their pursuit of back-to-back championships with Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw among their free agents. Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers against the St. Louis Cardinals in …

Dodgers looking for detailed performance from Max Scherzer in wild-card game
3 years, 5 months ago

Dodgers looking for detailed performance from Max Scherzer in wild-card game

LA Times  

It was a moment of levity rooted in seriousness. “There’s no crying in baseball,” said Max Scherzer, the Dodgers’ starter Wednesday. We’re in the wild-card game.” Scherzer, the Dodgers’ hired ace, will start opposite the resurgent Wainwright, a career-long Cardinal who produced a 3.05 earned-run average across 32 starts in his 16th season with the club. “When I’m off with …

News Analysis: Dodgers’ trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner was bold — and essential
3 years, 7 months ago

News Analysis: Dodgers’ trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner was bold — and essential

LA Times  

Max Scherzer pitches for the Nationals on July 18. On Friday, he upended the baseball world by acquiring All-Stars Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from the Washington Nationals for four minor leaguers, including Keibert Ruiz and Josiah Gray, the organization’s top two prospects. The Padres — fueled by Fernando Tatis Jr.’s emergence and Machado’s signing — morphed into contenders last …

Dodgers’ trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner is complete
3 years, 7 months ago

Dodgers’ trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner is complete

LA Times  

Max Scherzer, pitching against the Marlins on June 27, had an 8-4 record and a 2.76 ERA this season for the Nationals. The Dodgers completed their blockbuster trade for pitcher Max Scherzer and shortstop Trea Turner on Friday, acquiring the Washington Nationals stars for their top two prospects and two other minor leaguers. The deal, which should greatly enhance the …

Column: Bringing in Max Scherzer and Trea Turner is Andrew Friedman’s latest magic moment
3 years, 7 months ago

Column: Bringing in Max Scherzer and Trea Turner is Andrew Friedman’s latest magic moment

LA Times  

Max Scherzer, who helped the Nationals beat the Dodgers in the 2019 playoffs on the way to a World Series championship, could be the key to a Dodgers repeat. Dodgers Dodgers’ trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner is complete The Dodgers finalize a deal that will bring them Cy Young winner Max Scherzer and All-Star shortstop Trea Turner from …

Dodgers finalizing blockbuster trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from Nationals
3 years, 7 months ago

Dodgers finalizing blockbuster trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from Nationals

LA Times  

The Dodgers acquired veteran left-hander Danny Duffy from the Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon, a deal that probably didn’t excite the team’s fan base all that much. The Dodgers were “very close” to acquiring ace right-hander Max Scherzer and All-Star shortstop Trea Turner from the Washington Nationals on Thursday evening, a blockbuster deal that would greatly enhance the team’s …

Padres, not Dodgers, reportedly close to acquiring Max Scherzer from Nationals
3 years, 7 months ago

Padres, not Dodgers, reportedly close to acquiring Max Scherzer from Nationals

LA Times  

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer gave up three hits and one run in six innings Thursday at Philadelphia. The Padres spent part of the week trying to work a deal that would have sent first baseman Eric Hosmer and prospect Robert Hassell III to the Texas Rangers for Joey Gallo. Voices Plaschke: Andrew Friedman can’t miss a second time on …

Andrew Friedman can't miss again on getting Max Scherzer
3 years, 7 months ago

Andrew Friedman can't miss again on getting Max Scherzer

LA Times  

Max Scherzer, pitching against the Dodgers in the 2019 Division Series, could be the difference in the team’s pursuit of consecutive World Series titles. Andrew Friedman has made many brilliant moves since taking over the Dodgers seven years ago, building a sustainable winner, crafting six of their eight consecutive division titles, shaping a World Series champion. Scherzer, a three-time Cy …

Astros and Nationals bring similar elite starting pitching to the World Series
5 years, 4 months ago

Astros and Nationals bring similar elite starting pitching to the World Series

LA Times  

Max Scherzer is part of a formidable starting pitching rotation for the Washington Nationals heading into their World Series matchup against the Houston Astros. If you have yearned for playoff baseball from the not-so-distant past, when the best teams in the major leagues rode premier starting pitchers through the end of October before relievers were relentlessly swapped in and out …

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer looks to pitch his Scottsdale, Ariz., penthouse
7 years, 4 months ago

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer looks to pitch his Scottsdale, Ariz., penthouse

LA Times  

Finding no takers for his Scottsdale, Ariz., penthouse last year at about $2 million, Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer has put the contemporary-vibe unit back in play for $1.799 million. Set atop the Optima Camelview Village building, the corner penthouse holds three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in 3,354 square feet of interior space. Though the place may be too small …

Max Scherzer reportedly will sign with Nationals
10 years, 2 months ago

Max Scherzer reportedly will sign with Nationals

LA Times  

Max Scherzer delivers a pitch against the Dodgers during an interleague game with the Tigers last season. Various reports say 2013 AL Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has agreed to a seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals. The NL East champion Nationals’ starting rotation already includes Stephen Strasburg, Jordan Zimmermann, Doug Fister, Gio Gonzalez and Tanner Roark. Blanco, Giants …

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