<p>The moment all <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-best-fits-for-seiya-suzuki-20211214-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>baseball</strong></a> fans feared is finally upon us<strong>. The MLBPA and team owners </strong>couldn’t reach an agreement and we’re officially going through <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-lockout-five-major-events-that-could-be-impacted-20211202-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>labor stoppage</strong></a>, with<strong> free agency halted and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-cba-2021-expiration-date-what-is-it-and-when-does-it-expire-20211129-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the future up in the air.</a></strong></p>
<p>Multiple insiders and analysts predicted this scenario as the players were adamant to change <strong>multiple aspects of the CBA, </strong>including player control, free agency, and establishing asalary floor for all teams.</p>
<p>Needless to say, team owners are unwilling to cave in to those demands as they look to maximize profit, which is why both parties are nowhere near an agreement, <strong>and it doesn’t seem like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-freddie-freeman-clayton-kershaw-and-the-lockout-20211230-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">things will change any time soon.</a></strong></p>
<h2>Max Scherzer Discusses The Lockout</h2>
<p>So, with the upcoming season up in the air, <strong>New York Mets superstar Max Scherzer </strong>sat down with Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times to explain why the players are so eager to change things:</p>
<p><em><strong>“We feel as players that too many teams have gone into a season without any intent to win during this past CBA,” </strong></em>Scherzer said.<em><strong>“Even though that can be a strategy to win in future years, we’ve seen both small-market and large-market clubs embrace tanking, and that cannot be the optimal strategy for the owners.”</strong></em></p>
<p>Scherzer also explained how mid-level free agents are hurt by the current agreement, claiming that the clubs aren’t willing to make up for their past contributions and look to minimize spendingearly<strong> in a players’ career:</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>“The grand bargain is that you make less money early in your career so that you can make more money later in your career,”</strong></em> the pitcher explained. <em><strong>“Teams have shown that they’re not willing to pay for players’ past production for a whole slew of reasons. And if that’s the case, that’s the case. But if we’re going to look at players that way, then we need to then allocate more money to players earlier in their career.”</strong></em></p>
<p>When asked about whether the upcoming season <strong>could be delayed, </strong>the former Nationals star was non-committal. Clearly, the owners won’t give up without a fight and are willing to go the distance here:</p>
<p><em><strong>“It’s too hard to even speculate what the future looks like,”</strong></em> Scherzer said.<em><strong> “You’re just in limbo right now. You’re training ready to be good to go for when spring training starts. If that doesn’t happen, then you make different decisions based on that. But until that happens, you have to have the mentality that we’re going to be playing on time. Any other kind of speculation is just hearsay.”</strong></em></p>
<p>Hopefully, this will be settled rather sooner than later. <strong>We can’t be without baseball again.</strong></p>
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MLB Rumors: Max Scherzer breaks the silence on the MLB lockout

MLB Rumors: Max Scherzer breaks the silence on the MLB lockout - Bolavip US

<p>Following yet another disappointing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-winners-list-of-world-series-champions-by-year-20211027-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">season</a>, in which they finished with a losing record, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>New York Mets</strong></a> have decided that <strong>Luis Rojas</strong> would no longer continue at the helmand it was time to look for another man for the job.</p>
<p><strong>Buck Showalter</strong> was the chosen one to reverse the team’s fortunes and the expectations are already high.The 65-year-old has far more experience than Rojas and <strong>Mickey Callaway</strong>, the team’s previous managers, and <strong>his résumé includes various <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/the-1986-mets-the-30-for-30-documentary-brought-to-light-a-must-read-for-any-mlb-fan-the-bad-guys-won-20210930-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">postseason</a> appearances</strong>.</p>
<p>The Mets are heading into the <strong>2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a> season</strong> aiming to make it into the playoffs for the first time since 2016. That’s why they have landed a number of big-name players such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/max-scherzer-historic-mlb-deal-with-new-york-mets-will-make-him-earn-more-than-lebron-james-20211201-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Max Scherzer</strong></a>, but <strong>they have apparently not consulted with any of them when it came to hiringthe new manager</strong>.</p>
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<h2>Mets news: Neither Max Scherzer nor other players were consulted prior to Buck Showalter’sappointment</h2>
<p>It’s time for the Mets to be back intoplayoff contention again and owner <strong>Steve Cohen</strong> knows it. That’s why the team made a splash by signing the likes of<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-cheap-offer-to-max-scherzer-was-lowkey-insulting-20211215-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Max Scherzer</a>, <strong>Starling Marte, Mark Canha, and Eduardo Escobar</strong> before the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-lockout-five-major-events-that-could-be-impacted-20211202-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lockout</a>.</p>
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<p>However, neither of them has been asked about the appointment of Buck Showalter, according to MLB insider<strong>Bob Nightengale</strong>: <em>“NY Mets GM Billy Eppler said he didn’t speak to new Mets star Max Scherzer or any active player in the interview process before choosing Buck Showalter,”</em> he wrote on Twitter.</p>
<p>After all, we’re talking about a decision that’s not up to the players. Everyone has their own role, and all that will matter is that they allplaytheir part in getting <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/top-10-fan-favorite-new-york-mets-of-all-time-20210224-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">theMets</a> to the postseason <strong>for the first time in six years</strong>.</p>
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MLB Rumors: Mets didn’t consult with Max Scherzer on Buck Showalter signing

MLB Rumors: Mets didn't consult with Max Scherzer on Buck Showalter signing - Bolavip US

MLB Rumors: Mets didn't consult with Max Scherzer on Buck Showalter signing

<p>Over the past five years or so, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> </strong>have become the most overpowered team in<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball</a>,</strong> not only <strong>winning a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-winners-list-of-world-series-champions-by-year-20211027-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Series</a> </strong>but also landing as many top-notch players as they could afford.</p>
<p>But all good things come to an end and it seems like the front office is done spending big bucks. They believe that being the team to beat in the <strong>National League</strong> should be enough for players to take a little less money to join a contender.</p>
<p>Needless to say, that’s not the case, especially with teams willing to offer players<strong> </strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/max-scherzer-historic-mlb-deal-with-new-york-mets-will-make-him-earn-more-than-lebron-james-20211201-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>$40+ million a year. </strong></a>And, according to a report by Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times, they just cheaped out of the chance of keeping <strong>Max Scherzer and Corey Seager.</strong></p>
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<h2>MLB Rumors: Dodgers Didn’t Want To Pay Scherzer OrSeager</h2>
<p><em><strong>“Offensively, the Dodgers wanted Seager to stay long before he hit free agency. They offered him an eight-year, $250-million contract during spring training this year,”</strong></em> Castillo reported. <em><strong>“They were among the teams vying for his services as a free agent once the season ended. Ultimately, they weren’t close to meeting the Rangers’ extravagant offer of $325 million over 10 years, according to people with knowledge of the situation.”</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>“The Dodgers were one of four or five teams, including the Angels and San Francisco Giants, in the mix for Scherzer, according to people with knowledge of the situation. But the Dodgers declined to offer Scherzer three guaranteed years,” </strong></em>Castillo added. <em><strong>“By Sunday evening team officials were pessimistic. Ultimately, the Angels, desperate for more starting pitching, were closer to landing Scherzer than the Dodgers, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.”</strong></em></p>
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<p>Now, the Dodgers will face next season with plenty of question marks on their rotation.<strong>Clayton Kershaw</strong> is unsure about his future, <strong>Trevor Bauer</strong> is unlikely to pitch ever again, and<strong> Dustin May</strong> is coming off Tommy John surgery. Maybe, this wasn’t the best time to try and save some bucks.</p>

MLB Rumors: Dodgers cheaped out of Max Scherzer and Corey Seager

MLB Rumors: Dodgers cheaped out of Max Scherzer and Corey Seager - Bolavip US

<p>There’s no doubt that<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-most-likely-destinations-for-max-scherzer-20211112-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Max Scherzer</a> </strong>is the kind of superstar pitcher that could turn <strong>any borderline solid <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a> team into a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-winners-list-of-world-series-champions-by-year-20211027-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Series</a> contender. </strong>He’s shown no signs of slowing down and continues to be one of the most dominant presences on the mound.</p>
<p>Scherzer was lights out for the <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers </strong>last season. And, as expected, he’s drawing plenty of interest among free agency, as perhaps the best available arm in this year’s class.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, it seems like teams going to a bidding war for him will have an uphill battle ahead of them, as <strong>the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Mets</a> seem to be in line</strong> to make him their latest marquee acquisition.</p>
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<h2>MLB Rumors: Max Scherzer Is Close To Signing With The Mets</h2>
<p><em><strong>“Max Scherzer and the #Mets are close to finalizing a multiyear deal, source confirms,”</strong></em> Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Max Scherzer and the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mets</a> are close to finalizing a multiyear deal, source confirms. <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLBNetwork</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLB</a></p>
<p> — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi)    <a href="https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/1465166919024222215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<h2>Dodgers, Giants, Could Still Sign Scherzer</h2>
<p>Even so, there’s still a chance that Scherzer decides to play for<strong> a win-now team such as the Giants or Dodgers,</strong> and he’s expected to make his decision around the same time as Corey Seager, who’s also represented by Scott Boras:</p>
<p><em><strong>“Top free agent starter Max Scherzer is expected to make his decision before the impending Dec. 1 lockout. Dodgers, Giants, Angels, Mets among teams in,” </strong></em>tweeted Jon Heyman of MLB Network.</p>
<p><em><strong>“Along with the Dodgers, the L.A. Angels, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals have been linked to Scherzer,” </strong></em>reported Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. <em><strong>“Borasrecently indicated the 37-year-old was prioritizing playing on a World Series contender, which would seemingly give the Dodgers and Giants an edge.”</strong></em></p>
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<p>The Mets want to make a big splash in the offseason to try and finally put their woes behind them. Adding Scherzer to an already impressive rotation would certainly <strong>point them in the right direction.</strong></p>

MLB Rumors: The only teams that could stop the Mets from getting Max Scherzer

MLB Rumors: The only teams that could stop the Mets from getting Max Scherzer - Bolavip US

<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Dodgers </strong></a>got the biggest win of the trade deadline. Not only did they land <strong>Max Scherzer</strong> from the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-nationals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington Nationals</a></strong> but more importantly, they stopped him from joining the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-diego-padres" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>San Diego Padres.</strong></a></p>
<p>Scherzer has been one of the most dominant and efficient pitchers in the world since entering the league, and he’s been flawless since moving to the West Coast. Now, the Dodgers <strong>are tied with the Giants at the top of the NL West.</strong></p>
<p><em>Mad Max’s</em> presence has given the Dodgersanother ace to boost their already impressive rotation — like they needed another star on their roster. And notably, he’s on the verge of making history and taking down <strong>one of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/Top-25-most-dominating-pitchers-in-MLB-history-20200504-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Randy Johnson’s</a> craziest records.</strong></p>
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<h2>Dodgers News: Max Scherzer Is On The Verge Of Breaking One Of Randy Johnson’s Records</h2>
<p><em><strong>“Max Scherzer has 36 games with 9+ Ks and 0 BB. That’s tied for the 2nd-most in AL/NL history with Clayton Kershaw. He only trails Randy Johnson, who had 41,” </strong></em>reported MLB Stats and Info.<span></span></p>
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<p> That’s tied for the 2nd-most in AL/NL history with Clayton Kershaw.</p>
<p> He only trails Randy Johnson, who had 41. <a href="https://t.co/gS3lBq7KOd">pic.twitter.com/gS3lBq7KOd</a></p>
<p> — MLB Stats (@MLBStats)    <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBStats/status/1433278744202989568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>Scherzer has been lights out recently. The team is 6-0 in his starts and he’s posted a 1.29 ERA, holding his rivals to a .172 batting average. Moreover, he’s struck out 50 hitters in 35.0 inningsand has <strong>3 games of 9+ Ks and 0 walksthroughout the season.</strong></p>
<p>Even if Scherzer doesn’t come back next season as a free agent. It’s clear that the Dodgers made the right move to boost their chances and defend their crown as reigning <strong>World Series</strong> champions. <strong>He’s just a bad man.</strong></p>
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<p>Also, with all the injuries they’ve dealt with in the starting rotation, the uncertainty about <strong>Trevor Bauer’s </strong>future, and the struggles of their bullpen; <strong>Dave Roberts</strong> will be thrilled to know that he can always rely on one of the greatest pitchers of his generation.</p>
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Dodgers’ Max Scherzer on the verge of breaking one of Randy Johnson’s craziest records

Dodgers' Max Scherzer on the verge of breaking one of Randy Johnson's craziest records - Bolavip US

Dodgers' Max Scherzer on the verge of breaking one of Randy Johnson's craziest records

<p>It’s been a well-known fact that a lot of pitchers use<strong> sticky substances</strong> to get a better grip of the baseball and take their spin rate up a notch. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a> </strong>has known this for decades, as <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-dodgers-t110773" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Dodgers’</a> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trevor-bauer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trevor Bauer </a></strong>has repeatedly stated, yet they decide to look the other way.</p>
<p>The league has issued some warnings about foreign substance use lately and has taken some baseballs for further examination, even though there hasn’t been any discipline thus far. Well, <strong>at least when it comes to players.</strong></p>
<p>As for the rest of the league, there has been one casualty<strong>. Former Angels’ clubbie ‘Bubba’ Harkins </strong>was recently fired for giving away ‘Sticky Stuff’ to pitchers around the league, so he decided to speak up after being treated as the only fall guy.</p>
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<h2>Former Angels Employee Reveals Texts From MLB Aces</h2>
<p>According to a recent interview with<strong> Sports Illustrated,</strong> Harkins had been sending opposing players his combination of liquid pine tar, mota stick, and rosin. The list of his top clients features aces of the league such as <strong>Gerrit Cole, Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, and Adam Wainwright:</strong></p>
<p><strong>(Texts via Sports Illustrated)</strong></p>
<p><strong>GC:</strong><em> Hey Bubba, it’s Gerrit Cole. I was wondering if you could help me out with this sticky situation (winking emoji). The stuff I had last year seizes up when it gets cold, can you come up with, or do you have a mix that will play better in cold weather?</em></p>
<p><strong>B: </strong><em>Hey Cole, the only thing I think I can do is put more tar in it and less [Mota] stick. I’ll play around with it and see.</em></p>
<p><strong>GC: </strong><em>We tried mixing the liquid in it and it definitely helped but it was a sloppy mess. I feel like incorporating a different ratio from the beginning of the process would be more ideal.</em></p>
<p><em>“Two weeks later, Harkins mailed Cole a made-to-order canister with more pine tar and less Mota stick than usual. Then one more message was sent from the ace’s phone: <strong>“Thanks Bubba you tha man” with an O.K. hand sign emoji.”</strong></em></p>
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<p><em><strong>“Bubba, Max needs2 batches please,” </strong></em>said one text from 2017. <em><strong>“Bubba, Max needs the stuff ASAP. He will pay for overnight shipping please,” </strong></em>read another.</p>
<p><em><strong>“Bubba! This is adam wainwright. Can I give you a call?”</strong></em> read one text. <em><strong>“Hey Bubba, couple guys asking about some secret stuff. Anyway you can send a couple batches with the angels when they come?” </strong></em>Wainwright also said.</p>
<p><em><strong>““Bubba it’s Chatwood,”</strong></em> said a text from a phone number associated with Tyler Chatwood, then with the Cubs, in May 2018. “<em><strong>You think we can get some of your stuff sent over for us?”</strong></em> Then a follow-up:<em><strong> “Is that the stuff verlander is using.” </strong></em>Harkins said it was, and later sent a photo of a UPS receipt with tracking info,” the report continued.</p>
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<p>Harkins reportedly got the recipe from lifelong Angels closer<strong> Troy Percival, </strong>who spread the word around the league upon his retirement. That’s how he became such a famous figure amongst MLB’s aces.</p>
<p>‘Sticky Stuff’ has been a controversial issue around the league for decades now and the commissioner’s office is aware of it. Harkins is just a scapegoat for them and if they were serious about putting an end to it,<strong> they would have done it ages ago.</strong></p>
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Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole, Justin Verlander among aces using ‘Sticky Stuff’, leaked texts show

Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole, Justin Verlander among aces using 'Sticky Stuff', leaked texts show - Bolavip US

Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole, Justin Verlander among aces using 'Sticky Stuff', leaked texts show

<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MLB</strong></a> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/2021-mlb-season-schedule-predictions-odds-dates-tv-and-live-stream-20210331-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021</a> finally arrived and all the excitement that anew baseball season brings is back. Before the kick-off, as the first games come closer, it’s time for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/top-rookies-to-watch-in-mlb-in-2021-20210330-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">predictions</a> ahead of a new championship, in which every team will try to push for a playoff spot.</p>
<p>Asides from making picks regarding the champions, the individual awards also play an important part in the season recognizing the best performances in the MLB. <strong>The Cy Young is the annual award forthe best pitchers both from the American League and the National League</strong>.</p>
<p>This honor started to take place in 1956, paying tribute to the Hall of Famer pitcher Cy Young, who died in the previous year. Many unforgettable players were distinguished since then, and withthe 2021 campaigngetting underway, <strong>we’ll take a look at the potential best pitchers from both leagues</strong>.</p>
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<h2>AL – Gerrit Cole (New York Yankees)</h2>
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<p>Gerrit Cole is among the strongest candidates <strong>for getting the first Cy Youngin his career</strong>. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>New York Yankees</strong></a> granted him the best contract ever for a pitcher in the league, and that explains a lot the talent he has. He amassed 1,430 strikeouts so far, with a 101-55 win-loss record and an earned run average of 3.19.</p>
<p>Despite the three-time MLB All-Star already accomplished important marks, like in 2019 when he ended as the strikeout leader of the season, <strong>Cole still couldn’t achieve the recognition as the best pitcher of the year</strong>. This season may be an opportunity for him to deserve it, in a year in which the Yankees will need to have a good finish as well.</p>
<h2>AL – Lucas Giolito (Chicago White Sox)</h2>
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<p><strong>With a fastball clocked as high as 100 miles per hour</strong>, Giolito is a much younger pitcher who impressed a lot since he came into baseball’s elite level. His name got into the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-white-sox" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>White Sox</strong></a>‘s history for becoming the 19th player to throw a no-hitter, in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in which he accomplished more than 10 strikeouts.</p>
<p>He may seem like a less likely candidate on this list, but <strong>he shouldn’t be disregarded in the race for this award</strong>. Giolito still finds himself in an early stage of his career, but he couldbe the surprise in2021.</p>
<h2>AL – Shane Bieber (Cleveland Indians)</h2>
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<p><strong>Bieber moved up fast in the MLB</strong>, as only in his second year in the league he got called up to the All-Star Game, and in 2020, he received the Cy Young award.</p>
<p>Indians’ No. 57 had an impressive breakout season last year, in which <strong>he earnedrecognition as the best pitcher of the American League in great fashion</strong>. Bieber claimed a <strong>Triple Crown</strong> by being the AL’s leader in wins, earned run average, and strikeouts. Will he claim the Cy Young for the second time in a row?</p>
<h2>NL -Jacob deGrom (New York Mets)</h2>
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<p>One of the most dominating pitchers in the entire MLB, <strong>deGrom immediately had an impact in the league</strong>, becoming the Rookie of the Year in his debut season. Later on, he took part in three All-Star eventsand got the<strong> Cy Young award in back-to-back seasons</strong> in 2018 and 2019.</p>
<p>deGrom finished as the strikeouts leader in the NL in the last two seasons, despite he couldn’t grab the best pitcher of the year trophy in 2020. Needless to say, <strong>he is an obvious contender for this year’s award</strong>.deGrom has everything to win itonce again.</p>
<h2>NL – Trevor Bauer (Los Angeles Dodgers)</h2>
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<p>In the unforgettable 2020 season in which the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dodgers</a> won the World Series, <strong>Trevor Bauer was unstoppable</strong> playing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-reds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cincinnati Reds</a>. <strong>He became the first pitcher in that franchise’s history to win the Cy Young</strong> award.</p>
<p>Bauer led the NL in earned run average, made it to the All-MLB First Team, and called the attention of that season’s champions. The Dodgers secured the best pitcher of 2020 for the upcoming seasons looking to fight for thesecond title in a row.</p>
<h2>NL – Max Scherzer (Washington Nationals)</h2>
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<p>Scherzer is not only one of the best pitchers at the moment, but <strong>one of the greatest in baseball’s history</strong> as well. His rèsumè speaks for itself. Asides from being named anAll-Starseven times, <strong>he is the pitcher with the most Cy Young awards on this list</strong>, as he earned it three times.</p>
<p>The 36-year-old has two no-hitters in his long career, and even though the last time he was awardedthe best pitcher of the league award, the veteran led the Nationals to the World Series title in 2019.</p>
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<p>Major League Baseball (MLB)has seen many greatplayers come through in the 2010 decade. Although they are not on our list, we should not forget to mentionplayers likeGiancarlo Stanton, Nolan Arenado, Stephen Strasburg, Cole Hamels andFreddie Freeman. It’s important to say that Albert Pujols was not included on this list either.</p>
<p>Some have been able to win the World Series, but not all the bestplayersplay for the most successfull teams. With that said, we present to you the 20 best MLB players of the past decade.</p>
<h2><strong>20. Josh Donaldson</strong></h2>
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<p>He played for three teams throughout the decade, which included the Oakland Athletics, Toranto Blue Jays, and the Atlanta Braves. He was namedthe American League MVP in 2015, played in three All-Star games, and won the National League Comeback Player of the Yearaward in 2019.</p>
<h2><strong>19. Christian Yelich</strong></h2>
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<p>He began his career with the Miami Marlins where he would show his great potential. However, he consolidated himself as one of the league’s best player after being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018. In the last two seasons, he would win the National League MVP awardand has been called to last two All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>18. Zack Greinke</strong></h2>
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<p>He began his career in 2009 and has played for six teams in the past decade. Since 2010, Greinke has taken part in five All-Star games and won six Gold Gloves.</p>
<h2><strong>17. David Price</strong></h2>
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<p>In the past decade, theleft handed pitcher has played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers,Toronto Blue Jays, and Boston Red Sox. He won the Cy Young in 2012, has been to five All-Star games, and won the World Series in 2018 with the Boston Red Sox. Along with this, he won the American League Comeback Player of the Year awardin 2018.</p>
<h2>16. Madison Bumgarner</h2>
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<p>Having started the new decade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, heplayed the entire previous onewith the San Francisco Giants. With the Giants, hewon three World Series titles, being namedMVP in 2014. He has taken part in four All-Star games and holds the records for most strikeouts in a game for a left handedpicture. </p>
<h2><strong>15. Andrew McCutchen</strong></h2>
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<p>He played the previous decade with thePittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, andPhiladelphia Phillies. His most successful period came in Pittsburgh where he won the National League MVP in 2013, took part in five All-Star games, won four Sliver Slugger awards, and a Gold Glove.</p>
<h2><strong>14. Mookie Bets</strong></h2>
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<p>The current Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder did something in 2018 while playing for the Boston Red Sox that no other player in MLB history had done before. He achievedthe league MVP, the Silver Slugger, GoldGlove, had the best hitting average, andwon the World Series in the same season. Additionally, he has also taken part in four All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>13. Bryce Harper</strong></h2>
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<p>He made his debutin 2012 at only 19 years of agewith the Washington Nationals where he would be called to the All-Star game in his first season and would win the National League Rookie of the Year award. <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/bryce-harper-t139627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harper</a> has taken part in five All-Star games and was named the National League MVP in 2015. In 2019, he left the Nationals to sign for the Philadelphia Phillies.</p>
<h2><strong>12. Jacob deGrom</strong></h2>
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<p>In 2014, he made his debut for the New York Metsand would win the National League Rookie of the Year award. He has won two consecutive Cy Young awards and has participated in three All-Star games. The question now is can he keep up with his great form in this new decade?</p>
<h2><strong>11. Paul Goldschmidt</strong></h2>
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<p>The St. Louis Cardinals’ first baseman had some great seasons in the past decadewhen he was still playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks. His best season came in 2013 when he finished the campaign with the best RBI andmost homeruns in the National League. In addition, he finished second in the National League MVP voting and has taken part in six All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>10. José Altuve</strong></h2>
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<p>The Venezuelan second baseman has played his entire career with the Houston Astros. He made his debut in 2012 and has enjoyed some great seasons, taking part in six All-Star game.However, heachieved individual and collective success in 2017 when he was named the American League MVP and won the World Series.</p>
<h2><strong>9. Chris Sale</strong></h2>
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<p>The left handed pitcher has not won a Cy Young award, but he has had some brilliant performancesover the past decade. He was one of the Chicago WhiteSox’s best players and he helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in 2018. Along with this, he has participated in seven All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>8. Buster Posey</strong></h2>
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<p>An unbelievalbe decade for the San Francisco Giants’ catcher. In his first season as a professional, he would win the National League Rookie of the Year award and helped the team win the World Series. He added another two World Series titles with the Giants,was named the National League MVP in 2015, and has taken part in six All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>7. Miguel Cabrera</strong></h2>
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<p>It is true that his last couple of seasons have not been the best, but he was during a good portion of the decade one of the most dominant players in MLB. He was theAmerican League MVP on two occasions and won the Triple Crown in 2012.</p>
<h2><strong>6. Adrián Beltré</strong></h2>
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<p>He began the decade by taking a pay cut to play for the Boston Red Sox, which is where he would consistentlyshow the talent that many knew he had. He was selected that year to play in his first All-Star game and would later take part in another two editions.</p>
<h2><strong>5.Joey Votto</strong></h2>
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<p>His best season may have been in 2010 where he hit 37 home runs and was named the National League MVP, but he has been one of the league’s most consistent players over the years. He is an expert on getting on base, achieving a .428 on base average throughout the decade. Additionally, he has participated in six All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>4. Max Scherzer</strong></h2>
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<p>He began the decade with his first winning season and concluded it by winning the World Series with the Washington Nationals. Although he has not won a league MVP, he has stood out over the years for his strikeouts. He has won three Cy Young awards and is a 7-time All-Star.</p>
<h2><strong>3. Justin Verlander</strong></h2>
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<p>Throughoutthe decade, he was named American League MVP, two Cy Young awards, and six appearances at the All-Star game. He added a World Series title to his curriculum in 2017 whileplaying with the Houston Astros.</p>
<h2><strong>2.Clayton Kershaw</strong></h2>
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<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers left handed pitcher began to stand out in 2011. Although he had been in the league for three seasons, that year he won his first of three National LeagueCy Young awards. He was named National League MVP in 2014 and is an 8-time All-Star.</p>
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<h2><strong>1. Mike Trout</strong></h2>
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<figure class="image">   <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" data-height="413" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:413" hspace="5" vspace="5" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20200406_BUS_284919_trout_crop1586105362356.jpg_22993414_3fae0fa4.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=413" width="740" height="413"></figure><figcaption>    He was named American League MVP three times.   </figcaption></figure>
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<p>The Los Angeles Angels outfielder has been the MLB’s best player of the past decade and is already considered one of the greatest of all time. Surprisingly, he is still yet to win a postseason series, but that does nottake away from his incredible performances. He haswon threeAmerican League MVP awardsin 2014, 2016, and 2019, seven Silver Slugger awards, and has participated in eight All-Star games.</p>

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