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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

Merch v3

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Lauren Theisen

Championship Series – Houston Astros v Texas Rangers – Game Three

It’s On Max Scherzer, Again

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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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More Like Min Scherzer

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Ray Ratto

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

New York Mets General Manager Billy Eppler

The Mets Threw Some More Money At Their Problems

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David Roth

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

Washington Nationals v New York Mets

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.

New York Mets v Houston Astros

Bereft Of Blockbuster Trades, Max Scherzer Will Have To Suffice


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Dan McQuade in front of a march madness basketball court

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Dan McQuade

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.

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Max Scherzer Is In A Sticky, Not Tacky, Situation

New York Mets v Milwaukee Brewers

Max Scherzer Knows The Stakes

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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)

Seattle Mariners v New York Mets

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.

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Max Scherzer Got Here By Being A Maniac

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Tom Ley

Miami Marlins v Washington Nationals

Who Do The Nationals Want To Be Now?

Washington Nationals v San Diego Padres

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

Max Scherzer grimaces his way through a third goop check.

Joe Girardi’s Corncobbing Highlighted A Delightful Night For Sticky-Stuff Enforcement

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

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Vlad Jr. Did Some Primo Smashing

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