M. Scherzer
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Max Scherzer

SP, #31
W-L
2-3
ERA
3.57
K
33
BB
7
Player Bio
HT/WT
6' 3", 208 lbs
Age
40
Born
07-27-1984
Batting/Throwing
R/R
Why Twins should prioritize rotation help at trade deadline despite limited options

Minnesota needs rotation help, but will ownership's unwillingness to add payroll limit the front office to two-month rental options?

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Why Twins should prioritize rotation help at trade deadline despite limited options
Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander sound off on how MLB can save the starting pitcher

“You have to force the issue a little bit, and it needs to happen quickly,” Verlander said.

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Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander sound off on how MLB can save the starting pitcher
Rangers' Max Scherzer out until midseason after having back surgery

Right-hander Max Scherzer underwent back surgery for a herniated disk Thursday.

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Rangers' Max Scherzer out until midseason after having back surgery
Rangers' Adolis García, Max Scherzer removed from World Series roster: How big are their injuries

García has a moderate oblique strain, according to Rangers manager Bruce Bochy. He left Game 3 in the top of the eighth inning.

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Rangers' Adolis García, Max Scherzer removed from World Series roster: How big are their injuries
Rosenthal: Injuries to Max Scherzer, Adolis García leave Rangers with hard decisions

“I told the trainer to quit texting me, I’m tired of you tonight,” Rangers GM Chris Young said, exasperated by the turn of events.

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Rosenthal: Injuries to Max Scherzer, Adolis García leave Rangers with hard decisions
One of Max Scherzer's biggest starts takes him back to where it all began

At age 39, Scherzer will make one of the most important starts of his career in the same place his journey began.

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One of Max Scherzer's biggest starts takes him back to where it all began
Rangers win AL pennant, validate status as team of destiny

Bruce Bochy and the Rangers are headed to the World Series after defeating the Astros 11-4 in Game 7 of the ALCS.

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Rangers win AL pennant, validate status as team of destiny
Max Scherzer's moment has arrived. The Rangers pitcher has been here before

Scherzer enjoyed his team's Game 7 victory in Houston in 2019. On Monday, he has the chance to take the mound and celebrate again.

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Max Scherzer's moment has arrived. The Rangers pitcher has been here before
Rangers need Max Scherzer — and they need him to be better than he was in ALCS Game 3

Two things became apparent early in the Lone Star State showdown: Scherzer wasn't dominant, and the Astros are pretty cozy in Arlington.

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Rangers need Max Scherzer — and they need him to be better than he was in ALCS Game 3
Astros take Game 3, cut Rangers' ALCS lead to 2-1 as Max Scherzer struggles in return

The Astros won 8-5, cutting the Rangers’ series edge to 2-1. Once again Houston flexed the might of defending champions.

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Astros take Game 3, cut Rangers' ALCS lead to 2-1 as Max Scherzer struggles in return
Max Scherzer is back — but how much can he give the Rangers in ALCS Game 3?

Scherzer will make his first start since Sept. 12 when he gets the ball Wednesday against the Houston Astros.

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Max Scherzer is back — but how much can he give the Rangers in ALCS Game 3?
Rangers activate Max Scherzer for ALCS: What starter means for Texas' chances vs. Houston

Scherzer, who threw 68 pitches in his last live session, could be an option to start Game 3 of this series.

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Rangers activate Max Scherzer for ALCS: What starter means for Texas' chances vs. Houston
Rangers against the Astros with a pennant on the line: The matchup that was meant to be

No more Silver Boots to award. The Rangers and Astros now have a heated, chippy rivalry — and a best-of-seven to crown a pennant winner.

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Rangers against the Astros with a pennant on the line: The matchup that was meant to be
Rangers' Max Scherzer, Orioles' John Means not on ALDS rosters

John Means is expected to be available if the Orioles advance.

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Rangers' Max Scherzer, Orioles' John Means not on ALDS rosters
How the $445 million Mets crashed and burned

The inside story, from interviews with nearly two dozen players and staffers, of how a team carrying such high hopes went so wrong.

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How the $445 million Mets crashed and burned
Rangers' Max Scherzer 'unlikely' for postseason because of injury: What this means for rotation

Rangers GM said Scherzer is "unlikely" to pitch in the postseason. 

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Rangers' Max Scherzer 'unlikely' for postseason because of injury: What this means for rotation
High-stakes Justin Verlander-Max Scherzer duel fizzles as Scherzer flops

Never before had they faced each other. Not since 2015 had two 200-game winners squared off. But fans were not treated to a pitchers' duel.

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High-stakes Justin Verlander-Max Scherzer duel fizzles as Scherzer flops
Max Scherzer: No discord with Justin Verlander, Mets 'had a great clubhouse'

Scherzer rebutted a report that said there was clubhouse "discord" between him and Justin Verlander this season.

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Max Scherzer: No discord with Justin Verlander, Mets 'had a great clubhouse'
Rosenthal: How would Ohtani adapt to just hitting? Plus success of the Mariners, D-Backs and Twins

Ken Rosenthal has all the latest, including Max Scherzer's deliberations ahead of accepting a trade and Carlos Correa's plantar fasciitis.

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Rosenthal: How would Ohtani adapt to just hitting? Plus success of the Mariners, D-Backs and Twins
Law: Max Scherzer has been traded 3 times. Which team got the best return?

A quick look at how some of those prospects worked out (or didn’t) for the clubs that sent Scherzer on his way.

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Law: Max Scherzer has been traded 3 times. Which team got the best return?

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