Phillies Dominated in Defeat by Max Scherzer
The Philadelphia Phillies dropped a tough game to the division rival Washington Nationals on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.The Phillie... JUNE 30, 2017
Fantasy baseball breakouts: Picking the AL's top bets to become fantasy stars
Looking for some players ready to take the leap in 2017? Here are five names to target in your draft or auction who could provide a huge return on investment. JUNE 30, 2017
Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer Has No-Hitter Jersey Tossed in Trash
The wife of Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer mistook an old jersey for trash and tossed it in the garbage.At the end of the 2015 se... JUNE 30, 2017
MVP awards preview: Trout and Bryant deserve to win, but will both players do so?
Jay Jaffe breaks down the race for the AL and NL MVP awards, where Kris Bryant and Mike Trout loom as the favorites. JUNE 30, 2017
Washington Nationals: Why Max Scherzer Is Frontrunner For NL Cy Young
A strong second half by Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer has put him at the front of the Cy Young conversationLast night, in the DC hea... JUNE 30, 2017
Nationals Max Scherzer: Fantasy Baseball's No. 1 Starting Pitcher in 2017
Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer had another career season and finished as the top fantasy pitcher. Is he worth drafting as the top p... JUNE 30, 2017
Baltimore Orioles fans: Max Scherzer says be quiet if you come out at all
Max Scherzer claims that the Baltimore Orioles fans in his home ballpark "ticked him off." Should MLB players be calling out opposing fans i... JUNE 30, 2017
Can Team USA finally breakthrough in star-studded pool to reach finals of WBC?
Analyzing the four teams—the United States, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Venezuela—in a loaded semifinal grouping at the World Baseball Classic. JUNE 30, 2017
Max Scherzer, Rick Porcello take home 2016 NL, AL Cy Young awards
Max Scherzer and Rick Porcello are the winners of the 2016 National and American League Cy Young awards, MLB announced Wednesday. JUNE 30, 2017
National League Cy Young Race: Nobody has a clue
The 2016 National League Cy Young race has rekindled old debates, while also sparking new ones. Should we decide based on ERA or FIP? Would... JUNE 30, 2017
Verlander loses no-hit bid on bunt, Scherzer on bouncer
Hours after Max Scherzer lost his no-hit try on a bouncer that got away, Justin Verlander's bid for a perfect game got broken up by a bunt. JUNE 22, 2017
Marlins score 2 unearned in the 8th to topple Max Scherzer, Nationals
The Miami Marlins win Wendesday to take the series from the visiting Nationals. JUNE 21, 2017
Marlins rally in 8th to beat Scherzer and Nats 2-1 (Jun 21, 2017)
MIAMI (AP) When Max Scherzer's bid for the third no-hitter of his big league career ended with an infield single in the eighth inning, he... JUNE 21, 2017
Scherzer strikes out 10, leads Nationals over Mets 7-2 (Jun 16, 2017)
NEW YORK (AP) Max Scherzer struck out 10 over eight masterful innings to reach double digits for the fifth straight start and limited the... JUNE 17, 2017
Scherzer gets to 2,000 Ks, but Rangers beat Nationals 5-1 (Jun 11, 2017)
WASHINGTON (AP) Max Scherzer's milestone performances don't usually result in this kind of feeling. JUNE 12, 2017
Correction: Leading Off story
In a story June 11 about the Colorado Rockies' winning streak, The Associated Press, relying on information from the Rockies, reported erro... JUNE 11, 2017
Scherzer hopes to give Rangers wake-up call (Jun 11, 2017)
It wouldn't be surprising to see a few yawns from the Washington Nationals this weekend. Many of the players got to sleep about 3 a.m. Thursday after the team returned from a thre... JUNE 10, 2017
Scherzer strikes out 14 in Nationals' 2-1 win over Dodgers (Jun 06, 2017)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Max Scherzer knows exactly what he is. At age 32 and in his 10th major league season, he has absolutely no doubt. JUNE 7, 2017
Scherzer pitches into 9th, Nationals defeat Padres 5-1 (May 26, 2017)
WASHINGTON (AP) Knowing that Washington star Max Scherzer can sometimes be stubborn when it comes to being taken out of games, Nationals a... MAY 27, 2017
Padres face Scherzer in opener first Nationals
The Washington Nationals are in the midst of a homestand that has them facing two teams that they host infrequently. MAY 26, 2017
Scherzer to pitch opener for Nationals vs. Padres (May 26, 2017)
WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals are in the midst of a homestand that has them facing two teams that they host infrequently. MAY 26, 2017
Braves hit 3 homers to beat Max Scherzer, Nationals 5-2 (May 20, 2017)
ATLANTA (AP) Atlanta's lineup hasn't looked power-deprived without injured star Freddie Freeman in two wins over the NL East-leading Natio... MAY 21, 2017
Scherzer looks to notch another win vs. Braves (May 20, 2017)
ATLANTA -- Max Scherzer proved in his first start at SunTrust Park that the Atlanta Braves' new ballpark doesn't have to be a hitter's paradise. MAY 20, 2017
LEADING OFF: Scherzer ready after liner, Senzatela at Cincy
A look at what's happening all around the majors Saturday: MAY 20, 2017
Scherzer fans 11 as Nationals beat Diamondbacks 4-2 (May 04, 2017)
WASHINGTON (AP) Eight years later, Max Scherzer still finds a little extra motivation when he faces his first major league team. MAY 9, 2017