{
  "id": 10027054,
  "title": "Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer plans to wait until offseason to decide on future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/three-time-cy-young-award-winner-max-scherzer-plans-to-wait-until",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T17:00:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/26/three-time-cy-young-award-winner-max-scherzer-plans-to-wait-until-offseason-to-decide-on-future"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, announced on Saturday that he plans to make a decision about his future during the offseason. The 42-year-old, who is currently 3-9 with a 6.14 ERA in 17 starts this season, has expressed his intention to play a potential 20th major league season in 2027. Scherzer's career record stands at 224-126 in 500 games, including 491 starts. He has been with the Blue Jays since February 2022, signing a $3 million, one-year contract in February. Scherzer will start the season finale against Cincinnati on Sunday, which could be his final appearance of the year.",
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    "Max Scherzer, three-time Cy Young winner, to decide on future in offseason",
    "42-year-old pitcher has 224-126 career record in 500 games",
    "Current Toronto Blue Jays pitcher plans 20th major league season in 2027"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}