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Max Scherzer appears ahead of schedule in return to Rangers from back surgery
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Scherzer said he didn't experience continuing nerve pain after back surgery, which the Texas Rangers right-hander had been told was fairly common for his procedure. As a result, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has felt ahead of schedule for a return...
Mets owner Steve Cohen says he'll be disappointed if team misses playoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Expectations are lower for the New York Mets entering this season. But owner Steve Cohen still has a specific achievement in mind. “I think the goal is to make the playoffs. Pretty simple. Let’s not overthink this,” Cohen said Friday. “If we don’t make the...
Texas Rangers unfurl franchise's first World Series championship banner
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers unfurled a World Series championship banner for the first time in franchise history before their season opener on Thursday night against the Chicago Cubs. The banner was dropped from Globe Life Field’s roof support high above right field....
RHP Michael Lorenzen joins Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starter
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Free agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen finalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract and joined the Texas Rangers on Friday, giving the World Series champions another starting pitcher less than a week before the opener. Lorenzen can earn $2.5 million in...
American League West Preview Capsules
Capsules of American League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ HOUSTON ASTROS 2023: 90-72, first place, lost to Texas in AL Championship Series. Manager: Joe Espada (first season). Opening Day: March 28...
Mets closer Edwin Díaz is set for spring debut after freak WBC injury a year ago
New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz is set to appear in a game for the first time since tearing a patellar tendon during the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The two-time All-Star is expected to be the first reliever after starter Tylor Megill, and the right-hander will have a 20-pitch...
Zack Wheeler and Phillies reach $126 million, 3-year deal for 2025-27
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler turns 34 in May and just celebrated with his wife the birth of the couple's third child. He has more games to win for the Philadelphia Phillies and a World Series title to chase for Citizens Bank Park. But Wheeler doesn't want to pitch deep into...
MLB wants to make starting pitching more prominent, but it's a tough task in today's game
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Max Scherzer logged at least 179 innings in 10 of his first 16 years in the majors. And the three-time Cy Young Award winner learned some tough lessons on the road to pitching deep into games. That's one reason why the Texas Rangers right-hander thinks Major...
Scherzer and deGrom making progress to hopeful midseason returns for World Series champion Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The World Series champion Texas Rangers have two multiple Cy Young Award winners who could return to their rotation sometime in the middle of the summer. Three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer said Saturday that he is progressing from December surgery to...
