The Latest Breaking News from Max Scherzer

CINCINNATI — A few hours before the start of every series, the Phillies hold scouting meetings. The pitchers go over how to attack opposing hitters; the hitters review opposing pitchers. It’s a good time to bring up new topics or raise concerns.

What were these two star pitchers talking about? MLB fans had lots of great guesses.

NEW YORK – The Braves lost both games of Saturday’s doubleheader, suffering a 6-2 defeat to the Mets in the nightcap at Citi Field. Atlanta is 64-45.

Paralysis was not an option.

From the Juan Soto sweepstakes to the Cubs’ All-Stars, here are some key story lines to follow on this eventful day in MLB.

The Dodgers and San Francisco Giants met for the 10th time in 2022 on Monday night. The Dodgers won 8-2 to begin a four-game series without much of a sweat. When the rivals play again Tuesday, they'll undoubtedly take the field at Oracle Park with different rosters for different reasons.

WASHINGTON — The Mets’ 7-3 win over the Nationals on Monday mattered as much as any other game, and it came with the fun context of Max Scherzer facing (and beating) his former team in his former home for just the second time. But really it was just a warm-up…

A false start gets you a 5-yard penalty in football. In chess, it’s a broken finger.

Plus, the “homework clause” in Kyler Murray’s contract is no more