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Right-hander Max Scherzer underwent back surgery for a herniated disk Thursday.
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García has a moderate oblique strain, according to Rangers manager Bruce Bochy. He left Game 3 in the top of the eighth inning.
Andy McCullough and Cody Stavenhagen8
“I told the trainer to quit texting me, I’m tired of you tonight,” Rangers GM Chris Young said, exasperated by the turn of events.
Ken Rosenthal111
At age 39, Scherzer will make one of the most important starts of his career in the same place his journey began.
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Bruce Bochy and the Rangers are headed to the World Series after defeating the Astros 11-4 in Game 7 of the ALCS.
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Scherzer enjoyed his team's Game 7 victory in Houston in 2019. On Monday, he has the chance to take the mound and celebrate again.
Brittany Ghiroli63
Two things became apparent early in the Lone Star State showdown: Scherzer wasn't dominant, and the Astros are pretty cozy in Arlington.
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The Astros won 8-5, cutting the Rangers’ series edge to 2-1. Once again Houston flexed the might of defending champions.
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Scherzer will make his first start since Sept. 12 when he gets the ball Wednesday against the Houston Astros.
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Scherzer, who threw 68 pitches in his last live session, could be an option to start Game 3 of this series.
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No more Silver Boots to award. The Rangers and Astros now have a heated, chippy rivalry — and a best-of-seven to crown a pennant winner.
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John Means is expected to be available if the Orioles advance.
Brittany Ghiroli and Cody Stavenhagen31
The inside story, from interviews with nearly two dozen players and staffers, of how a team carrying such high hopes went so wrong.
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Rangers GM said Scherzer is "unlikely" to pitch in the postseason.
Levi Weaver and The Athletic Staff129
Never before had they faced each other. Not since 2015 had two 200-game winners squared off. But fans were not treated to a pitchers' duel.
Chandler Rome14
Scherzer rebutted a report that said there was clubhouse "discord" between him and Justin Verlander this season.
Tim Britton55
Ken Rosenthal has all the latest, including Max Scherzer's deliberations ahead of accepting a trade and Carlos Correa's plantar fasciitis.
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A quick look at how some of those prospects worked out (or didn’t) for the clubs that sent Scherzer on his way.
Keith Law31
The GM, according to Scherzer, said the Mets were open to trading players who would become free agents after 2024.
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The Mets should have landed someone with a higher ceiling, even if it meant taking on a little more risk.
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