NEW YORK (AP) — Warming up to start the fifth inning, Max Scherzer was stopped by umpire Tripp Gibson from throwing his eighth and usually last warmup pitch. The 2-minute, 15-second clock between innings had run down.
WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer is expected to start Sunday or Monday against the Washington Nationals after throwing a bullpen session Friday.
Scherzer, who was scratched from his start Tuesday against Cincinnati because of neck spasms, threw about 30 pitches before the opener of a four-game series against one of his former teams.
Mets’ Scherzer misses start against Reds due to neck spasms
May 9, 2023 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was scratched from his scheduled start against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night due to neck spasms.
Left-hander David Peterson was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to start the opener of a three-game series.
Scherzer hit hard, chased early in return from suspension
May 4, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — New York Mets ace Max Scherzer struggled in his return from a suspension Wednesday night, allowing six runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings against the Detroit Tigers during the second game of a doubleheader.
Verlander, Scherzer returning to mound for Mets in Detroit
May 3, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — New York Mets star pitchers Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer are returning to the mound, perhaps fittingly in Detroit against a team they helped have its last run of success.
Mets make fashion statement of Scherzer’s `sweat and rosin’
April 25, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have turned Max Scherzer's suspension into a fashion statement.
With the team just back from a West Coast trip, new Mets T-shirts that read "Sweat and Rosin” showed up in the clubhouse Tuesday before New York's series opener against Washington.
Scherzer suspended 10 games for sticky substance ejection
April 21, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday following his ejection for having a foreign substance on his hand during a game.
Scherzer initially appealed the suspension but dropped his appeal hours later.
Mets’ Scherzer ejected for sticky stuff after umpire check
April 20, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Scherzer swore on his children’s lives he put nothing but sweat and rosin on his hands at Dodger Stadium. The umpires still ejected him Wednesday, telling the Mets ace his hand was too sticky to possibly be legal.
Scherzer tossed, Mets still rally to beat Dodgers 5-3
April 19, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Scherzer swore on his children's lives he put nothing but sweat and rosin on his hands at Dodger Stadium. The umpires still ejected him Wednesday, telling the Mets ace his hand was too sticky to possibly be legal.
Scherzer tests pitch clock limits, gets quick-pitch balk
March 4, 2023 GMTMax Scherzer has theorized that baseball's new pitch clock will allow pitchers to dictate the pace of games.
It’s working: Pitch clock shaves 20 minutes from early games
February 28, 2023 GMTBy the time Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis actually saw a pitch from Arizona’s Joe Mantiply, the count was already at a ball and a strike.
Both the hitter and pitcher were penalized at the start of Davis’ at-bat to lead off the top of the third inning of Monday’s spring training game, the latest odd twist in baseball’s speed-up rules.
MLB average salary rose 14.8% to record $4.22M last season
February 27, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball's average salary rose 14.8% to a record $4.22 million last year after the end of the lockout, boosted by big deals for Max Scherzer, Francisco Lindor, Marcus Semien and Corey Seager.
Mets’ Scherzer loves ‘cat-and-mouse’ game of MLB’s new rules
February 27, 2023 GMTPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer described pitching under Major League Baseball's new rules as a “cat-and-mouse” game.
Mets’ Scherzer, Verlander together for 1st time since 2014
February 17, 2023 GMTPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander are back together for the first time in nearly a decade.
The pair of three-time Cy Young Award winners threw off adjacent bullpen mounds Friday at the New York Mets training complex.
Mets head into spring training knowing expectations are high
February 14, 2023 GMTPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Heading into a season with a record payroll projected at $370 million, the New York Mets realize the expectations.
“Is our season a failure if we win 90 — whatever number you want to come up with?” manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday, a day ahead of the team's reporting day.
Verlander: Cohen persuaded him Mets are building a winner
December 20, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander's phone rang in November. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen was on the line.
“It really wasn’t a baseball call. It was just a ‘Hey, this is Steve. You’re Justin.
Mets add latest pricey arm, land Japanese ace Senga for $75M
December 11, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga and the New York Mets have agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
The person spoke to The Associated Press early Sunday on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical.
AP source: Verlander agrees to 2-year contract with Mets
December 6, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Justin Verlander agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets on Monday, reuniting the AL Cy Young Award winner with Max Scherzer and giving the team a high-profile replacement for Jacob deGrom.
DeGrom’s deal with Rangers could be worth $222M for 6 years
December 3, 2022 GMTJacob deGrom's $185 million, five-year contract with Texas includes a pair of conditional options, one that protects the Rangers against an arm injury and another that would make the deal worth $222 million over six seasons if he is remains a top pitcher at the end of 2027.
Giolito, McCullers among 6 elected to MLBPA leadership roles
November 28, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Major League Baseball Players Association has elected six new players to its eight-member executive subcommittee.
Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty, Cubs outfielder Ian Happ, Giants outfielder Austin Slater, White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito and Rockies pitcher Brent Suter are the new members.
Justin Thomas facing Max Scherzer lasted only 3 pitches
October 25, 2022 GMTRIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Aside from hoisting the Wanamaker Trophy at Southern Hills, perhaps the coolest memory of the year for PGA champion Justin Thomas can be described by the strictest standard as a failure.
Mets flash cash, pays off through summer, spent by playoffs
October 10, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s biggest spenders looked spent.
The New York Mets enjoyed 175 days in first place, boosted by their billionaire new owner, confident Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer would lead them to glory, certain Buck Showalter would make all the right moves.
Padres hammer Scherzer, rout Mets 7-1 in playoff opener
October 8, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — After pounding Max Scherzer in a stunning romp, the San Diego Padres are halfway home in the wild-card round.
Josh Bell and Manny Machado smashed two of San Diego's four homers off an ineffective Scherzer, and the Padres blew out the New York Mets 7-1 on Friday night in their playoff opener.
DeGrom follows Scherzer, Mets on verge of getting aced out
October 8, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets find themselves on the verge of getting aced out.
Max Scherzer walked off the mound with a grim expression and to loud boos, stung by among the worst beatings of his career.
Mets and Padres square off to start the NL Wild Card Series
October 7, 2022 GMTSan Diego Padres (89-73, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. New York Mets (101-61, second in the NL East during the regular season)
New York; Friday, 8:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Yu Darvish (16-8, 3.10 ERA, .95 WHIP, 197 strikeouts); Mets: Max Scherzer (11-5, 2.29 ERA, .91 WHIP, 173 strikeouts)
Star-studded Padres and Mets square off in wild-card round
October 7, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — For two teams that finished second fiddle in their divisions, the Padres and Mets bring an awful lot of star power into the playoffs.
Manny Machado, Juan Soto and Yu Darvish on the San Diego side.
Mets prep for playoffs with 9-2 rout of Nationals
October 6, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — After wrapping up a 101-win season with an easy romp, the New York Mets know their next challenge will be much tougher.
Francisco Lindor and the Mets geared up for the playoffs with a 9-2 rout of the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, completing a fantastic regular season with the second-most victories in franchise history.
MLB playoff picture all set, best-of-3 matchups start Friday
October 5, 2022 GMTAlbert Pujols taking his final swings in October, Julio Rodríguez stepping in for the first time. Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom facing Manny Machado and Juan Soto.
Bryce Harper, back at last. José Ramírez and his Cleveland teammates trying to break a long drought — with a new name.
Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East lead
October 2, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson isn't surprised the Atlanta Braves have fought back to climb atop the NL East.
He's just surprised it took this long to get there.
Braves play the Mets leading series 1-0
October 1, 2022 GMTNew York Mets (98-59, second in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (98-59, first in the NL East)
Atlanta; Saturday, 7:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Max Scherzer (11-4, 2.13 ERA, .88 WHIP, 169 strikeouts); Braves: Kyle Wright (20-5, 3.18 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 171 strikeouts)
Alonso sets team RBI mark; Scherzer, Mets top A’s, hold lead
September 26, 2022 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Pete Alonso homered, doubled and drove in five runs to set the team record for RBIs, Max Scherzer pitched six sharp innings and the New York Mets routed the Oakland Athletics 13-4 Sunday to hold their NL East lead.
Athletics and Mets play, winner takes 3-game series
September 25, 2022 GMTNew York Mets (96-57, first in the NL East) vs. Oakland Athletics (56-96, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Sunday, 4:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Max Scherzer (10-4, 2.15 ERA, .88 WHIP, 162 strikeouts); Athletics: JP Sears (6-2, 3.58 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 43 strikeouts)
Scherzer perfect for 6 in return, wins 200th as Mets clinch
September 20, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — For the New York Mets, a playoff spot was certainly worth celebrating. Even if they still have bigger goals on the table in the middle of a heated pennant race.
Max Scherzer was pulled from his 200th win with a perfect game intact, and the Mets clinched their first trip to the postseason in six years by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Monday night.
Scherzer out after 6 perfect innings, Brewers break up no-no
September 20, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Max Scherzer pitched six perfect innings for the New York Mets in his return from the injured list Monday night before Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich doubled in the seventh off reliever Tylor Megill.
Mets visit the Brewers to open 3-game series
September 19, 2022 GMTNew York Mets (93-55, first in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (78-68, second in the NL Central)
Milwaukee; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Max Scherzer (0-0); Brewers: Corbin Burnes (10-7, 3.12 ERA, .99 WHIP, 219 strikeouts)
Nimmo, Nido power NL East-leading Mets over Marlins
September 11, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Brandon Nimmo homered, doubled and walked twice to help the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 9-3 and maintain their slim lead atop the NL East on Sunday.
Tómas Nido had three hits and drove in three runs for the Mets, who fell out of the lead for the first time since April 11 following the series opening loss Friday.
Mets ride deGrom, Bassitt to doubleheader sweep of Pirates
September 8, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The division lead they've enjoyed for most of the season gone, the New York Mets returned to a reliable mix of timely power and terrific pitching to move back in front in the NL East.
Mets place Scherzer on 15-day IL with left oblique injury
September 7, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Mets placed pitcher Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with what the club described as “left oblique irritation.”
Mets ace Scherzer says he’s fine, on track for next start
September 4, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Mets ace Max Scherzer said he was feeling fine Sunday, a day after he exited after a start after five innings because of fatigue on his left side.
The three-time Cy Young Award winner remained on schedule to start Friday night for NL East-leading New York at Miami.
Scherzer exits for side fatigue, says he’s OK; Nats top Mets
September 4, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Mets ace Max Scherzer realized something was off. So rather than push through, he smartly pulled himself out.
Scherzer exited with left side fatigue after five sharp innings and 67 pitches Saturday night and NL East-leading New York lost to the Washington Nationals 7-1.
Mets try to keep home win streak alive, host the Nationals
September 3, 2022 GMTWashington Nationals (45-87, fifth in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (85-48, first in the NL East)
New York; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Patrick Corbin (5-17, 6.56 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 113 strikeouts); Mets: Max Scherzer (9-4, 2.27 ERA, .93 WHIP, 148 strikeouts)
Márquez outduels Scherzer, Rockies edge Mets 1-0
August 28, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Germán Márquez outpitched Max Scherzer, allowing one hit over seven sparkling innings and denying the New York Mets’ ace his 200th career win as the Colorado Rockies eked out a 1-0 victory Sunday to prevent a four-game sweep by the NL East leaders.
Rockies enter matchup with the Mets on losing streak
August 28, 2022 GMTColorado Rockies (54-74, fifth in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (82-46, first in the NL East)
New York; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: German Marquez (6-10, 5.22 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 115 strikeouts); Mets: Max Scherzer (9-3, 2.33 ERA, .94 WHIP, 137 strikeouts)
Judge hits No. 47, Yankees beat Scherzer, Mets 4-2
August 23, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge connected off Max Scherzer for his major league-leading 47th home run, Andrew Benintendi drove in two runs and the New York Yankees beat the Mets 4-2 Monday night for their first Subway Series win this season.
Mets’ deGrom won’t face Yankees, will start against Rockies
August 22, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Mets star Jacob DeGrom had an issue while warming up before his last start and was pushed back from a Subway Series outing against the Yankees.
Taijuan Walker will follow Max Scherzer in the rotation and start Tuesday night's finale of the two-game series at Yankee Stadium.
Mets visit the Yankees to begin 2-game series
August 22, 2022 GMTNew York Mets (79-44, first in the NL East) vs. New York Yankees (74-48, first in the AL East)
New York; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Max Scherzer (9-2, 2.15 ERA, .93 WHIP, 134 strikeouts); Yankees: Domingo German (1-2, 4.45 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 23 strikeouts)
Braves play the Mets leading series 2-0
August 17, 2022 GMTNew York Mets (75-42, first in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (72-46, second in the NL East)
Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Max Scherzer (8-2, 1.93 ERA, .93 WHIP, 126 strikeouts); Braves: Jake Odorizzi (4-4, 3.80 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 52 strikeouts)
Bassitt, Mets blank Phils again for 17th win in 20 games
August 14, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Chris Bassitt hurled five scoreless innings, Francisco Lindor set the franchise record for RBIs by a shortstop and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 Sunday for their 17th win in 20 games.
Mets open 3-game series at home against the Phillies
August 12, 2022 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies (62-49, third in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (73-39, first in the NL East)
New York; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez (8-5, 3.68 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 85 strikeouts); Mets: Max Scherzer (8-2, 1.98 ERA, .90 WHIP, 120 strikeouts)
Scherzer, Lindor help Mets sweep DH vs Braves
August 7, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer tied a season high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the New York Mets beat the sloppy Atlanta Braves 6-2 Saturday night to complete a doubleheader sweep.
Francisco Lindor had three hits and three RBIs as New York took the opener 8-5, and the Mets stretched their NL East lead to 5 1/2 games.
Max effort: Scherzer Ks 11, Mets beat Braves for DH sweep
August 7, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer tied a season high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the New York Mets beat the sloppy Atlanta Braves 6-2 Saturday night to complete a doubleheader sweep.
Francisco Lindor had three hits and three RBIs as New York took the opener 8-5, and the Mets stretched their NL East lead to 5 1/2 games.
Scherzer beats former team despite giving up homer to Soto
August 2, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor homered, Max Scherzer defeated his former team, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 Monday night for their seventh consecutive victory on the eve of ace Jacob deGrom’s season debut.
Mets win 7th in a row; Soto homers in possible Nats swansong
August 2, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor homered, Max Scherzer defeated his former team, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 Monday night for their seventh consecutive victory on the eve of ace Jacob deGrom’s season debut.
Mets take road win streak into game against the Nationals
August 1, 2022 GMTNew York Mets (64-37, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (35-68, fifth in the NL East)
Washington; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Max Scherzer (6-2, 2.09 ERA, .90 WHIP, 104 strikeouts); Nationals: Patrick Corbin (4-14, 6.49 ERA, 1.77 WHIP, 98 strikeouts)
Mets edge Yankees 3-2 in 9th for 2-game Subway Series sweep
July 28, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — With two first-place teams on the field, the New York Mets made this Subway Series a one-way ride.
Starling Marte singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 3-2 Wednesday night for a two-game sweep.
Mets face the Yankees leading series 1-0
July 27, 2022 GMTNew York Yankees (66-32, first in the AL East) vs. New York Mets (60-37, first in the NL East)
New York; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Domingo German (0-1, 15.00 ERA, 2.33 WHIP, two strikeouts); Mets: Max Scherzer (6-2, 2.28 ERA, .89 WHIP, 98 strikeouts)
LEADING OFF: Mets aces Scherzer, deGrom pitch far apart
July 26, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:
Darvish shuts down Mets again, Padres beat Scherzer 4-1
July 23, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Yu Darvish always makes the New York Mets look light on offense.
General manager Billy Eppler is trying to do something about that — no matter which opponent is on the mound.
Mets start 3-game series at home against the Padres
July 22, 2022 GMTSan Diego Padres (52-42, second in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (58-35, first in the NL East)
New York; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Yu Darvish (8-4, 3.41 ERA, .99 WHIP, 100 strikeouts); Mets: Max Scherzer (6-1, 2.22 ERA, .88 WHIP, 90 strikeouts)