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New Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer is throwing smoke this spring. Scherzer is feeling enthused about his performance so far for Toronto. Many people thought that Scherzer may not be in top shape due to a recent injury. He’s proving them wrong. “I got the secrets, but I don’t tell ‘em,” Scherzer said, per […]

The game of baseball seems to be trending toward a new era that includes robot umpires. Robot umps are being tested during spring training and they have also been implemented in the minor leagues. A lot of fans and players are in favor of this move, but Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer is not. […]

As MLB tests the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system in spring training, player reactions are starting to emerge. After making his spring debut for the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, Max Scherzer, who failed both of his challenge attempts, made his stance on the ABS system crystal clear. “I’m a little skeptical on this. I […]

Max Scherzer is 40 years old and chasing his third World Series championship. With time running out on his career, he wanted to play somewhere in 2025 that would give him a chance at another ring, and that’s how he ended up with the Toronto Blue Jays. Scherzer joined Foul Territory on Monday where he […]

Spring training is for getting your work in, staying healthy, getting ready for Opening Day, and, in Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner’s case, trolling your friends. The three-time All-Star faced off against former teammate Max Scherzer Sunday afternoon as the Phillies took on the Toronto Blue Jays, and Turner used the first pitch he saw […]

This year’s version of spring training has brought a new experiment to Major League Baseball: the ABS system. As the players adjust to yet another new set of rules, they are enjoying the process. One such encounter took place on Sunday when the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies squared off in Dunedin. Max Scherzer, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have started their spring training schedule ahead of the 2025 season. Their complex in Dunedin, Florida is one of 13 spring stadiums equipped with the Automated Balls Strikes System, or ABS. That means pitchers, hitters, or catchers can challenge and ball or strike call and have it reviewed. New Blue Jays […]

Fans aren’t the only people who take fantasy football incredibly seriously. Baseball players are deeply invested in fantasy sports as well. That notion was made particularly evident after veteran starter Chris Bassitt faced a punishment for finishing last in the Blue Jays’ fantasy football league last season. Bassitt was forced to serve as Toronto’s ball […]

The Toronto Blue Jays recently made an interesting move, bringing back Kevin Kiermaier, but this time, he won’t be patrolling center field. Instead, he’s stepping into a front-office role as a special assistant. This comes right after Max Scherzer made his free agency decision, and it could be a big deal for the Blue Jays […]

Just 10 days after signing Anthony Santander, the Toronto Blue Jays have made another splash in free agency. Veteran right-hander Max Scherzer has agreed to a deal with the Blue Jays, per Jon Heyman. The one-year contract is worth $15.5 million. That’s a huge addition to an already strong rotation consisting of Kevin Gausman, Chris […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a major free agency splash when they signed Anthony Santander to a $92.5 million contract. However, it’s not the last move the Blue Jays plan on making as they refine their roster. Toronto is the team most serious about signing Scherzer, via Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Blue Jays’ interest […]

Max Scherzer is available in free agency as his Hall of Fame career winds to a close. He made just nine starts in a disappointing 2024 season for the Texas Rangers but his results were solid. With just a 3.95 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 43.1 innings, he could be a solid back-end starter this […]

A report surfaced early on Thursday that suggested the Toronto Blue Jays and Pete Alonso were advancing their free agency contract discussions. The report did not say that a deal was guaranteed to occur, but it was a promising update for the Blue Jays. However, the latest report suggests otherwise, via Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays struck out again in the offseason when Japanese superstar hurler Roki Sasaki ultimately decided to take his talents to the reigning World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers. Nevertheless, the Blue Jays can still turn its attention to other targets, including veteran pitcher Max Scherzer, who has been mentioned as a potential […]

At this stage of MLB free agency, most of the big-name players have already found their franchise. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t value still on the market. Ex-Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer saw his 2024 season end prematurely due to injury. But as teams looking for pitching, the right-hander’s market is heating up. At […]

The Baltimore Orioles need to move on from the short-lived Corbin Burnes era. The right-handed starter pitched just one season in Baltimore but was the anchor to the team’s rotation as the O’s won 91 games and reached the MLB Postseason for the second year in a row. Now, Burnes is with the Arizona Diamondbacks […]

Following a challenging season marred by injuries, the Texas Rangers’ veteran ace Max Scherzer has announced his intent to return to top form in 2025. The three-time Cy Young Award winner expressed this commitment after an injury-shortened season with the Rangers, which he described as the most frustrating year in his extensive 17-year major league […]

With the MLB postseason just around the corner, it’s often said that the home team holds a significant edge. However, for notable players like veteran Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer, that view isn’t always as clear-cut. Scherzer, a two-time World Series winner with the Washington Nationals in 2019 and last year with Texas, believes that […]

The Texas Rangers have not had the 2024 season they hoped for. After winning the 2023 World Series, Texas sits at just third place in the American League East in late September. The team’s woes deepened with a critical injury update on starting pitcher Max Scherzer before their matchup against the Seattle Mariners. The Rangers […]

After the Texas Rangers won the World Series last season to get their first in franchise history, people were high on them to be in contention in 2024 for a second title. However, this Rangers season has been “embarrassing” to use the words of general manager Chris Young as manager Bruce Bochy talks about the […]

The Texas Rangers got great injury news on Sunday regarding pitchers Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. Both pitchers have missed time this season, contributing to a disappointing season for the defending World Series champions. Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Sunday that both veterans are ready to return to the mound this season. “(deGrom)’s ready to […]

With the 2024 MLB offseason approaching, the Oakland Athletics, soon to be The Athletics, are in the middle of an ugly rebuild and have been at the bottom of the league since their last postseason appearance in 2019.  The club has its sights set on significantly bolstering its roster, particularly its pitching rotation, and adding […]

The Texas Rangers have endured a forgettable 2024 season. Texas has dealt with no shortage of injury concerns and their playoff hopes are slim at the moment. Max Scherzer is currently dealing with an injury, but will the Rangers star pitcher return before the end of the season? According to MLB.com, Scherzer is expected to […]

With the Texas Rangers making some pitching moves, one aspect of their team is Max Scherzer who had been scratched from a rehab start due to a nerve issue that has kept him out for more than a month. However, Scherzer does provide some encouraging news when speaking to the media Saturday in regards to […]

It’s been a challenging season as a whole for the Texas Rangers after they won the 2023 World Series, and things just aren’t getting any easier for them as the 2024 campaign comes down the home stretch. Star pitcher Max Scherzer was set to take the mound in a rehab outing on Friday night as […]

Texas Rangers star Max Scherzer is hoping to make it back from shoulder fatigue to pitch before the end of the season. However, Scherzer will not be making his next scheduled start for the Rangers’ Double-A team. Scherzer had been scheduled to start Friday for the Frisco Roughriders. Yet, he was pulled from the assignment. There […]

The 2024 season is not officially over for Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer, but many fans are already speculating about what is in store for him in 2025. He just turned 40 years old at the end of July and will be a free agent this winter. As the injuries continue to pile up, […]

Things are going downhill in a hurry for the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers. Entering their Monday night contest against the Boston Red Sox, their record sits at 55-63 — 7.5 games back of the Houston Astros for the AL West division lead and 10 games back of the Kansas City Royals for the […]

The Texas Rangers sit outside the playoff picture with just under a week to go before the MLB trade deadline. With veteran pitchers Max Scherzer and Nathan Eovaldi both healthy and on expiring deals, now is the time for the Rangers to recoup the assets they spent to win the World Series last year. ESPN’s […]

At 44-48, the Texas Rangers are 5.5 games behind the first-place Seattle Mariners in the AL West and seven games out of a Wild Card berth. But as the Rangers prepare for the trade deadline and beyond, Max Scherzer still believes Texas has a strong case to make the playoffs. Scherzer doesn’t plan on waiving […]

The 2024 campaign has not gone according to plan for the Texas Rangers. After they won the 2023 World Series, the hope was that this team could run the American League West division for years to come. Instead, they have just a 41-48 record heading into play on Sunday afternoon, and their poor play could […]

When things are going bad in Major League Baseball, they’re going really bad. And that still applies to the defending World Series champions Texas Rangers. It’s been a brutal season for the Rangers, who have felt all the effects of a classic championship hangover. After suffering their sixth-straight loss Saturday, they have a 37-46 record, […]

Max Scherzer is finally back on the mound for the Texas Rangers. The future Hall of Famer made it back from a long rehab from various issues to pitch five scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals. But he’s not entirely out of the woods yet. Scherzer underwent back surgery in the offseason and then […]

The cavalry has arrived. Max Scherzer is splashing some cold water in the face of discouraged Texas Rangers fans after making his season debut on Sunday. The three-time Cy Young winner shut down the Kansas City Royals in a 4-0 victory in Globe Life Field, pitching five scoreless innings of one-hit ball to lead the […]

Fantasy baseball players never know where value might come from on the waiver wire. If a top prospect is called up that’s one thing. But when a veteran starts performing out of nowhere, it’s time to take notice. There’s always a reason for a player to gain value. Could be a simple hot streak at […]

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer last took the field in Game 3 of last season’s World Series, tossing three shutout innings in a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The three-time Cy Young Award winner then went down with a back injury, robbing him the opportunity of helping the Rangers defend their crown so far […]

Max Scherzer has yet to take the mound in 2024 for the Texas Rangers. The veteran pitcher underwent back surgery in the offseason and has dealt with setbacks that pushed his rehab process back. Fortunately, it seems as though he will make his return in the coming days. After undergoing offseason surgery and aiming to […]

Future Hall of Fame pitcher Max Scherzer made his first professional start since April on Sunday, tossing four scoreless innings for the Texas Rangers Triple-A team. It was his second start since his surgery in December. Scherzer struck out five batters and surrendered only two base runners. He was pulled after walking the leadoff batter […]

The Texas Rangers are in what you could call a World Series slump, sitting at 30-32 on the season after winning the Fall Classic last year. They’re dealing with numerous injuries to pitchers, including Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. On top of that, shortstop Corey Seager just got hurt, too. Seager tweaked his hamstring on […]