A trade for the ages: 37-year-old Max Scherzer has been the perfect fit for Dodgers
3 years, 5 months ago

A trade for the ages: 37-year-old Max Scherzer has been the perfect fit for Dodgers

LA Times  

Tony Vitello often talks about his close friend in the major leagues with his players and prospective recruits. He’s about as down to earth as it gets.” Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer is hugged by teammate Clayton Kershaw in the dugout after his performance against the Padres on Sept. 12. “He’s just continued, like wine,” Vitello said, “just getting better and better over time.” Scherzer arrived in Los Angeles at the end of July, along with fellow All-Star Trea Turner, as Trevor Bauer’s replacement in the Dodgers’ rotation. “I think you can put him darn near anywhere and he’s gonna be excited to play baseball,” Erica Scherzer said. Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer acknowledges a standing ovation from the fans at Dodger Stadium after achieving the 3,000th strikeout of his career against the San Diego Padres on Sept. 12.

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Max Scherzer strikes out 4, allows 1 run and hands out zero high-fives in Blue Jays debut
2 weeks, 5 days 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, …

Max Scherzer scratched from start for Rangers and put on IL with hamstring strain to end season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Max Scherzer scratched from start for Rangers and put on IL with hamstring strain to end season

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer was scratched from his scheduled start for the Texas Rangers on Saturday night, then put on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain that means his season is over. “Max woke up today, said his hamstring was tight, tight the point where he said he couldn’t go,” manager …

Jacob deGrom to pitch Saturday, likely in minors but possibly in season debut after elbow surgery
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jacob deGrom to pitch Saturday, likely in minors but possibly in season debut after elbow surgery

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob DeGrom likely will make his fourth rehab start Saturday in his comeback from elbow surgery, though the two-time Cy Young Award winner said his return to the Texas Rangers after more than 16 months could be an option that night. “I think it’s just seeing where we’re at with what we have here pitching, kind of …

Scherzer passes Verlander for 10th on career strikeout list with 3,400, most among active pitchers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Scherzer passes Verlander for 10th on career strikeout list with 3,400, most among active pitchers

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer always has the mindset to be aggressive on the mound, attack hitters and find ways to pitch around lineups while being in the strike zone. Scherzer moved into 10th place on the career strikeout list with 3,400 after passing former teammate and fellow three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander while fanning a season-high nine …

Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss
1 year, 4 months ago

Scherzer roughed up by Astros in return from injury, leaving with Rangers down 5 in loss

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer was roughed up again by the Houston Astros, this time in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series. Scherzer lasted four innings Wednesday night, leaving with a five-run deficit in an 8-5 loss to the Astros that cut the Rangers’ series lead to 2-1. 1 thing.” The three-time Cy Young Award winner gave up three …

Dodgers Dugout: The 25 greatest Dodgers of all time, No. 5: Duke Snider
1 year, 5 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: The 25 greatest Dodgers of all time, No. 5: Duke Snider

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. 25: Eric Gagné Some numbers A look at how the Dodgers did with two out and runners in scoring position this season : Freddie Freeman,.397/.470/.672, 23 for 58, 4 doubles, 4 homers, 35 RBIs J.D. Martinez,.367/.433/.783, 22 for 60, 4 doubles, 7 homers, 39 RBIs Kiké Hernández,.321/.387/.536, 9 for 28, 3 …

Column: Max Scherzer, who cheated Dodgers in 2021, is at it again
1 year, 10 months ago

Column: Max Scherzer, who cheated Dodgers in 2021, is at it again

LA Times  

New York Mets starter Max Max Scherzer walks off the field after being ejected in the fourth inning against the Dodgers on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. “I said, ‘I swear on my kids’ lives I’m not using anything else, this is sweat and rosin, sweat and rosin.’ I kept saying it over and over.” Dan Bellino, the crew chief, said …

For Max Scherzer and the Dodgers, ‘sour taste’ remains from 2021 playoff elimination
1 year, 10 months ago

For Max Scherzer and the Dodgers, ‘sour taste’ remains from 2021 playoff elimination

LA Times  

New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer pitches against the San Diego Padres on April 10 in New York. “I think we all just wish it would have ended differently.” The ending came in that season’s National League Championship Series, when Scherzer didn’t make a scheduled start in the Dodgers’ Game 6 elimination to the Atlanta Braves because of arm fatigue …

Padres stun Mets with four home runs off Max Scherzer to win Game 1
2 years, 5 months ago

Padres stun Mets with four home runs off Max Scherzer to win Game 1

LA Times  

San Diego’s Josh Bell celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the first inning of a 7-1 win over the New York Mets in Game 1 of their National League wild-card series on Friday. Until the Padres hit four home runs in the first five innings on their way to a 7-1 victory and Mets …

Exclusive: Max Scherzer says he didn’t snub Dodgers because of ‘overcooked’ arm
3 years, 2 months ago

Exclusive: Max Scherzer says he didn’t snub Dodgers because of ‘overcooked’ arm

LA Times  

Hours before Major League Baseball imposed a lockout at the beginning of the month, initiating the league’s first work stoppage in 26 years, Max Scherzer was introduced as the newest member of the New York Mets over Zoom. If I do get a relief appearance, you can use me out of the ‘pen.’” Scherzer pitched seven innings in Game 3 …

Max Scherzer says his dead arm in postseason was result of Dodgers’ pitch count limit
3 years, 3 months ago

Max Scherzer says his dead arm in postseason was result of Dodgers’ pitch count limit

LA Times  

Max Scherzer made his first media appearance as a member of the New York Mets on a Zoom conference call Wednesday. He said he told the Dodgers he felt confident he could handle an increased workload in the postseason because he successfully handled one during the Washington Nationals’ World Series run in 2019. Scherzer said the Nationals consistently let him …

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 …

Shohei Ohtani named MLB player of the year by fellow players
3 years, 4 months ago

Shohei Ohtani named MLB player of the year by fellow players

LA Times  

Angels star Shohei Ohtani hits against the Seattle Mariners on Oct. 2. Ohtani was voted the Major League Baseball Player of the Year and the American League Outstanding Player for 2021 by his peers. Shohei Ohtani added to his postseason trophy haul Thursday when the Angels two-way star won Players Choice Awards — as voted by his peers — for …

Hernández: Max Scherzer gets save as plan pans out for Dodgers
3 years, 5 months ago

Hernández: Max Scherzer gets save as plan pans out for Dodgers

LA Times  

Max Scherzer reacts after striking out the Giants’ Wilmer Flores to end Game 5 of the NLDS Thursday in San Francisco. “M-V-P!” Earlier in the night, the ace had become the closer, Scherzer recording the final three outs of a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants in Game 5 of their instant classic National League Division Series. Dodgers pitcher …

Hernández: Max Scherzer’s latest shaky start is source of concern
3 years, 5 months ago

Hernández: Max Scherzer’s latest shaky start is source of concern

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer tosses the baseball while on the mound during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium Wednesday. When the drama was finally over, when his team was on the field at Dodger Stadium celebrating its 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, Max Scherzer walked over near the seats behind home plate. “That’s …

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 …

With Max Scherzer, L.A. Dodgers’ margin for error is slim
3 years, 5 months ago

With Max Scherzer, L.A. Dodgers’ margin for error is slim

LA Times  

Max Scherzer pitches against the San Diego Padres in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. If it gets to that point, I know we’ll be prepared for that night.” Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer exhales before his windup in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. Scherzer posted a 0.78 ERA in his …

Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer closing in on wrong kind of history at the plate
3 years, 6 months ago

Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer closing in on wrong kind of history at the plate

LA Times  

Max Scherzer, somehow, might be peaking on the mound. “I wasn’t able to get in the cage, lost rhythm, and then we’ve been in this free fall ever since,” Scherzer said. “So, it’s unfortunate.” On Monday, Scherzer watched Clayton Kershaw, a fellow three-time Cy Young Award winner and future Hall of Famer, leg out a single on a slow roller …

Commentary: Max Scherzer’s brilliance has given the Dodgers cover for the Trevor Bauer disaster
3 years, 6 months ago

Commentary: Max Scherzer’s brilliance has given the Dodgers cover for the Trevor Bauer disaster

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer is hugged by teammate Clayton Kershaw in the dugout during the eighth inning of an 8-0 win over the Padres on Sunday. But history seldom offers a silver lining more glistening than this: If Bauer is on the Dodgers’ roster, Max Scherzer is not. “We’ve had some good runs from starting pitchers, but I think …

Max Scherzer records 3,000th strikeout, flirts with perfect game in Dodgers’ sweep
3 years, 6 months ago

Max Scherzer records 3,000th strikeout, flirts with perfect game in Dodgers’ sweep

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer gestures in the dugout during the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 8-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. “One little pitch in a bad count, that’s what gives it up.” The loss of the perfect game hardly put a damper on the day for Scherzer and the Dodgers, who completed a three-game sweep …

Mookie Betts and Joe Kelly come up big for Dodgers in win over Padres
3 years, 6 months ago

Mookie Betts and Joe Kelly come up big for Dodgers in win over Padres

LA Times  

Mookie Betts, right, celebrates with Dodgers teammate Trea Turner after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning of a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday. Walker Buehler rebounded from last Sunday’s three-inning, six-run clunker in San Francisco with a stout seven-inning, two-run, six-hit effort to improve to 14-3 with a 2.32 ERA, Mookie Betts hit …

Scherzer strikes out 13 in Labor Day masterpiece to lead Dodgers over Cardinals
3 years, 6 months ago

Scherzer strikes out 13 in Labor Day masterpiece to lead Dodgers over Cardinals

LA Times  

Dodgers’ Chris Taylor, right, is congratulated by teammate Corey Seager after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday in St. Louis. “He’s been better than advertised,” manager Dave Roberts said of Scherzer, who is 13-4 with a major league-leading 2.28 ERA on the season. He’s exceeded that.” The Dodgers, despite arriving at …

Padres hope to stay relevant in NL playoff picture
3 years, 6 months ago

Padres hope to stay relevant in NL playoff picture

LA Times  

San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. adjusts his helmet before striking out during the third inning against the Dodgers on Thursday in San Diego. “We could have added a starting pitcher,” Preller said that day, “and if the other four or five guys don’t pitch like they’re capable of, it’s not going to matter.” The Padres did not have enough …

Plaschke: It's an instant love affair with Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer for fans
3 years, 7 months ago

Plaschke: It's an instant love affair with Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer for fans

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer reacts after closing out the Houston Astros in the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. “When the crowd is going nuts like that, you can definitely feed off it … really get some adrenaline from that, so to go out there and pitch well.,” Scherzer said. “You’re out there pitching, crowd going nuts, gonna feel …

Max Scherzer shines in debut, Mookie Betts hits two homers in Dodgers’ win over Astros
3 years, 7 months ago

Max Scherzer shines in debut, Mookie Betts hits two homers in Dodgers’ win over Astros

LA Times  

Dodgers second baseman Mookie Betts is congratulated by teammate Justin Turner after hitting his second solo home run of the game against the Houston Astros in the second inning at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. Making his first start after Friday’s trade from the Washington Nationals, Scherzer gave up two earned runs and five hits in seven innings, struck out 10 …

Dodgers aren’t in first? Max Scherzer wants to help them change that
3 years, 7 months ago

Dodgers aren’t in first? Max Scherzer wants to help them change that

LA Times  

Max Scherzer, right, speaks with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts before a game against the Diamondbacks on Saturday. “The Dodgers are in first place,” Scherzer said Tuesday in his introductory Zoom conference, “but there’s work to be done, and that’s why I’m excited to be here, to go out there and try to win.” In fact, the Dodgers have not been …

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 …

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 …

Max Muncy once again helps Dodgers topple Giants for series sweep
3 years, 8 months ago

Max Muncy once again helps Dodgers topple Giants for series sweep

LA Times  

Max Muncy gestures as he rounds third after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of the Dodgers’ 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday. There was no ocean from which the San Francisco Giants could retrieve Max Muncy’s home run balls this week, just a sea of humanity in Dodger Stadium’s right-field …

Max Scherzer and Ryan Zimmerman turn back the clock in Nationals’ win over Dodgers
5 years, 5 months ago

Max Scherzer and Ryan Zimmerman turn back the clock in Nationals’ win over Dodgers

LA Times  

Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer celebrates after getting out of a bases-loaded jam against the Dodgers in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the NLDS. Old guys can still do it.” “Yeah,” Zimmerman said, “nice way to say veterans.” “I feel young,” Scherzer said, “and I’m older than you.” By two months and one day, yes. Starting pitchers starting, starting …

Max Scherzer reportedly will sign with Nationals
10 years, 1 month 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 …

Scherzer and Kershaw named MLB's top aces
11 years, 4 months ago

Scherzer and Kershaw named MLB's top aces

China Daily  

By Associated Press in New York Never any doubt as Dodger, Tiger run away with Cy Young honors Max Scherzer did most everything on the mound this season - led the majors in wins, started the All-Star Game, helped put his team in the playoffs. Now, the newly-minted AL Cy Young Award winner said he will "wait and see" whether …

Duke Snider dies at 84; Dodger Hall of Famer
14 years ago

Duke Snider dies at 84; Dodger Hall of Famer

LA Times  

Snider recalls a happy memory during an interview at the Brooklyn Baseball Gallery in Coney Island in 2002. Duke Snider, one of the Brooklyn Dodgers’ “Boys of Summer” and among a celebrated trio of New York center fielders in the 1950s, died Sunday. Songwriter-singer Terry Cashman extolled them in his 1981 recording “Willie, Mickey and the Duke,” also known as …

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