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Max Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays acknowledges the fans as he exits the game during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game seven of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on November 01, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (

Living And Dying With Max Scherzer

Ray Ratto

Max Scherzer of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after striking out Randy Arozarena #56 of the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning during Game Four of the American League Championship Series. He is making "the Tim Robinson face."

Night Of The Old Guy

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Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers greets teammates on the field prior to the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers.

The Cavalry Arrives Too Late To Save The Rangers

It’s On Max Scherzer, Again

Albert Burneko

Max Scherzer of the Texas Rangers looks unhappy as he watches Jose Altuve's home run fly into the left-field stands.

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New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler during a spring training workout on Feb. 18, 2023 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

The Mets Threw Some More Money At Their Problems

David Roth

Justin Verlander of the Mets leaves the mound during his win against the Washington Nationals on Sunday, July 30.

You Have To Know How Bad You Actually Are

Max Scherzer #21 of the New York Mets looks on during the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 18, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Bereft Of Blockbuster Trades, Max Scherzer Will Have To Suffice

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Los Angeles, CA - April 19: Mets starter Max Max Scherzer (21) reacts after being ejected in the fourth inning of the game against the Dodgers on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Max Scherzer Is In A Sticky, Not Tacky, Situation

Max Scherzer Knows The Stakes

Barry Petchesky

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 13: Max Scherzer #21 of the New York Mets reacts against the Seattle Mariners at Citi Field on May 13, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Surely, Weird Mets Injury Won’t Turn Into A Whole *Thing*

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Chris Thompson

Max Scherzer walks around shirtless after collecting his first career save.

What, Are YOU Gonna Say No To Max Scherzer?

Max Scherzer acknowledges the crowd during his historic game.

Max Scherzer Got Here By Being A Maniac

Tom Ley

Who Do The Nationals Want To Be Now?

Daniel Camarena Hit The Dumbest, Funniest, Best Home Run Of The Season

Max Scherzer grimaces his way through a third goop check.

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Vlad Jr. waves to fans after his team beat the hell out of the Washington Nationals.