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DARK SECRETS: 14 - The Real Truth

Cardinals strike once Scherzer leaves game but botch lead in ninth, lose 5-2

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Max Scherzer takes no-hitter into sixth in stellar home debut as Mets finish off doubleheader sweep of Giants

NEW YORK — One strikeout, followed by another whiff, and then another. Suddenly, nine consecutive batters retired, including 17 of the last 18. This was getting real; Max Scherzer had the look.

Tribune News Service

Takeaways from SF Giants’ series sweep vs. Guardians

CLEVELAND — With an 8-1 win Sunday against the Guardians, the San Francisco Giants secured their first sweep of the season, won their fifth straight game and improved to 7-2. Here are some takeaways from their red-hot start to the season.

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How Alex Cohen’s humble upbringing and life-altering illness drive her to help others

NEW YORK — Fifteen years ago, Alex Cohen knew something was wrong. Always smiling and upbeat, she was used to being on her feet all day, hardly ever slowing down or pacing herself. Now, her foot constantly hurt, she experienced memory loss and fatigue, and other neurological issues. At times,…

Tribune News Service

Average MLB player salary is up 5.9%

Major League Baseball projects Opening Day payrolls at about $4.5 billion, up almost 10% from the previous high of approximately $4.1 billion.

Chicago Sun-Times

AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 5.9% after lockout

The average salary in the major leagues rebounded to $4.4 million on opening day, boosted by a frenzy of free agent signings before and after the 99-day lockout, according to a study of baseball contracts by The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Pete Alonso drives in 5, powers Mets to series win in Philly

PHILADELPHIA — It wasn’t the cleanest baseball game the Mets will play this year, but they at least overcame their bullpen headache, managing to leave their first road trip of the year on a high note.

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Tylor Megill dazzles in second consecutive start as Mets even series with Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — If Tylor Megill’s first terrific start of the season was just a trial-run against a rebuilding Nationals team, then his second outing of the year against a loaded Phillies lineup was a big test. Megill, again unflappable, passed with flying colors.

Tribune News Service

The Yankees Can’t Replace Aaron Judge. That’s Why He’s Going to Free Agency.

He’s a homegrown slugger with a marketable brand all his own. He and New York soon will find out how much that’s worth.

Sports Illustrated

Pete Alonso crushes first-career grand slam, Chris Bassitt dazzles in Mets win

WASHINGTON — Pete Alonso stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded against a gassed 23-year-old Nationals pitcher. Alonso closed his eyes and took a deep breath on a 2-1 count. Then the Mets slugger sent Joan Adon’s 86th and final pitch of the night to the moon —…

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Mets, Nationals Benches Clear After Pitch Strikes Francisco Lindor’s Face

It is the fourth time a Mets player has been hit in 14 innings this season against the Nationals.

Sports Illustrated

MLB DFS Pitcher Report: April 8 Evening Slate Plays, Values, Stacks

Target the ideal DFS pitchers based on value and matchup for Friday's evening slate.

Sports Illustrated

Nats’ Dreary Opener a Reminder of How Quickly The 2019 Title-Winning Team Vanished

The 2019 World Series win now well in the past, Washington has begun what will inevitably be another rebuilding season.

Sports Illustrated

Max Scherzer ready to go for Mets debut in ‘crazy, wild atmosphere’ against Nationals

WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer anticipated that his hamstring tightness would take just a few days to clear up, and this is Mets fans’ first lesson that they should have no reason to doubt him.

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Sports Illustrated

Max Scherzer Says He Will Make Mets Debut on Friday Against Nationals

He won’t play Opening Day due to a hamstring injury, but will make his season debut the next day.

Tribune News Service

John Romano: These MLB predictions are guaranteed to be correct — until the games begin

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When spring training began last season, the computer models at Baseball Prospectus put Atlanta’s odds of winning the National League East at 20-to-1. Eight months later, the Braves were World Series champions. That’s not a knock on analytics, it’s a nod to unpredictability.

The Guardian - US

MLB 2022 predictions: Is the championship heading to Canada this year?

The Dodgers are as dangerous ever but will the Blue Jays emerge from the stacked AL East. Our team of writers have their say

Sports Illustrated

Tylor Megill to Start Opening Day for Mets With Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer Out

The Mets’ pair of aces are both dealing with injuries, so the second-year pitcher will take the rubber.

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Jacob deGrom speaks for first time on latest injury; update on Max Scherzer

No one is more upset about Jacob deGrom’s shoulder injury than Jacob deGrom.

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Mets' Max Scherzer day-to-day with hamstring tightness, opening-day start in question

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The Mets are dealing with a 1-2 gut-punch.

Sports Illustrated

Max Scherzer on Jacob deGrom’s Injury: ‘Tough News to Hear’

The Mets ace could be out for up to two months due to a shoulder injury.

Sports Illustrated

Max Scherzer Addresses Hamstring ‘Hiccup,’ Status for Opening Day

The 37-year-old’s status for the start of the season is now up in the air.

Sports Illustrated

Billy Eppler Doesn't Expect Mets to Make Move After deGrom Injury

New York announced it will not have deGrom to begin the year due to a shoulder issue.

Tribune News Service

Mets' Jacob deGrom shut down from throwing for four weeks with stress reaction in shoulder

JUPITER, Fla. — Mets ace Jacob deGrom will not make his opening-day start, and several more after that.

Sports Illustrated

The Terrible Marriage Between Baseball and Streaming: TRAINA THOUGHTS

Streaming deals will no absolutely nothing to "grow" MLB

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