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Max Scherzer celebrated after lockout ended: 'I drank a lot
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Max Scherzer bounces back from ugly start in Rangers' win
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Ex-Mets ace Max Scherzer believed what Jacob deGrom said, and now
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Max Scherzer is a Met, giving fans a priceless feeling they haven
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Max Scherzer hurt in Mets' loss to Nationals
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Mets' Max Scherzer: Early exit a 'precautionary move
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Phillies' batting persistence frustrated the Nationals' Max
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Mets Trade Max Scherzer to the Rangers As Deadline Looms
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Mets' Max Scherzer after using PitchCom: 'Should be illegal
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Max Scherzer treated Mets minor league teammates to $7k meal
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True grit: Max Scherzer operates strictly on his terms; try to
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Backstory to Mets landing Max Scherzer for record contract