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Bruce Bochy is back in the postseason with the Texas Rangers. He
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Wire Taps: Washington Nationals' Victor Robles era; Max Scherzer
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Max Scherzer relishes reconnection with Mizzou at number
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Max Scherzer strikes out nine, 07/11/2022
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Judge hits No. 47, Yankees beat Scherzer, Mets 4-2 - The San Diego
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Buck Showalter fired as New York Mets manager
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Mets and Yankees wrap up nightmare New York seasons and head into
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Wire Taps: Washington Nationals' Victor Robles era; Max Scherzer
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Max Scherzer strikes out Aaron Judge 3 times
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Retires #MizzouMade Max Scherzer's No. 31 - University of Missouri
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Salvador Pérez - Wikipedia
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