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With His Rule in Mind, Dodgers to Start Ohtani on Mound

Considering His Rule, Dodgers
to Start Ohtani on the Mound

Nov 1, 2025 3:51 PM CDT

Considering His Rule, Dodgers to Start Ohtani on the Mound

Los Angeles' ace, DH will be pitching on short rest in Game 7 against Max Scherzer

(Newser) - The rule enacted to put Shohei Ohtani in front of fans as often as possible proved a complication in the Dodgers' decision on a starting pitcher in Game 7 of the World Series. Baseball logic would suggest Los Angeles start Tyler Glasnow, who would be pitching on his usual four...

MLB Suspends Star
in 'Sticky' Debate

Apr 21, 2023 5:35 PM CDT

MLB Suspends Star in 'Sticky' Debate

Max Scherzer insists he used only resin before being kicked out of game

(Newser) - Major League Baseball's crackdown against pitchers putting illegal substances on the ball has taken the highest-paid player in the game off the field—an enforcement that apparently rests on the subtle difference between "tacky" and "sticky." Max Scherzer, a three-time winner of the Cy Young Award,...

Max Scherzer
Ties MLB Record,
Strikes Out 20 Tigers

May 12, 2016 12:12 AM CDT

Max Scherzer Ties MLB Record, Strikes Out 20 Tigers

'There's something about 20,' Nationals pitcher says

(Newser) - Max Scherzer has thrown two no-hitters, come within one strike of a perfect game, and met just about every expectation that accompanied the $210 million contract he signed with Washington. Still, after his latest masterpiece Wednesday night, he said: "There's something about 20." Scherzer struck out 20...

Matt Garza Gives
Rays 1st No-Hitter

Jul 27, 2010 7:00 AM CDT

Matt Garza Gives Rays 1st No-Hitter

It's the first such gem in Rays' history

(Newser) - The Tampa Bay Rays finally wound up on the right side of a memorable pitching performance. Matt Garza threw the first no-hitter in franchise history and the fifth in the major leagues this season, beating the Detroit Tigers 5-0 last night. "We needed one. I don't care who it...

Soriano Sparks Cubbies' Rally

May 10, 2008 7:58 PM CDT

Soriano Sparks Cubbies' Rally

Six run seventh ruins strong outing by Arizona rookie

(Newser) - Alfonso Soriano had four hits, including a go-ahead double in a six-run seventh inning, and showed some flair on the bases to help the Cubs beat Arizona 7-2. Kosuke Fukudome's first homer since opening day capped the seventh-inning rally as the Cubs won their second straight against the team that...