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sports13 days ago•16 min saved

Scherzer Weighs Retirement After 19 Seasons Amid Lockout Uncertainty

Max Scherzer has not decided whether to pitch in 2027, citing the impending MLB lockout and his declining performance. The 42-year-old right-hander will make his final start of the 2026 season against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, with his family in attendance in case it is his last. Scherzer’s 2026 season has been marked by injury and a 6.14 ERA, though he recently posted a 3.79 ERA in August. He is currently 10 strikeouts behind Justin Verlander for eighth place on the all-time list. Scherzer’s contract for 2026 was a low-cost, incentive-heavy deal, and he may prioritize contending clubs or retirement if the lockout disrupts the 2027 schedule.

via mlbtraderumors.com|

#justin-verlander #max-scherzer #mlb-lockout

sports6 months ago•10 min saved

MLB’s Salary-Cap Showdown Could Short-Circuit the 2027 Season

The piece argues that Major League Baseball’s looming 2027 lockout stems from a fundamental clash over implementing a salary cap. Owners, led by Commissioner Rob Manfred, want caps to curb spending and improve competitive balance and long-term media-value, while the MLB Players Association opposes limiting player pay. Public support for a cap is high, but a season cancelation remains possible if a deal isn’t reached. The author suggests a compromise—likely tweaks to the luxury tax and spending rules—will be necessary before the 2028 media-rights deals reshape the economics of the sport, warning that fear could push both sides toward a pragmatic settlement rather than prolonged conflict.

via SB Nation|

#competitive-balance #manfred #mlb-lockout