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Mets' Max Scherzer Bitten by His Dog on Throwing Hand; Won't Be Injury Rehab Setback, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Mets add Max Scherzer to Jacob deGrom to form best 1-2 punch in MLB National News - Bally Sports
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Max Scherzer suspended 10 games for sticky substance ejection - NBC Sports
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Max Scherzer reveals what sold him on signing with Mets
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Mets sign Justin Verlander to two-year deal reportedly worth $86 million days after losing Jacob deGrom
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Why the Mets are starting Max Scherzer in Game 1 and holding Jacob deGrom. Does the decision make sense?
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Scherzer is either deGrom's replacement, or just another expensive old guy
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Max Scherzer contract incentives with Mets revealed - Sports Illustrated
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Max Scherzer: Mets sign ace, need to add more in MLB free agency - Sports Illustrated
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Max Scherzer Is Just One Pain in the Neck for the Skidding Mets
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Max Scherzer's Joke About 'Hungover' Pitching Wednesday Is Great Sign for Rangers, Albany Herald Sports Illustrated Partner Content