Blue Jays' Max Scherzer Strikes Out 11 in Loss to Tigers

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer recently made headlines both on and off the field. On the mound, Scherzer delivered his best start of the 2025 season against the Detroit Tigers, striking out 11 over seven innings but taking a hard-luck loss after allowing a three-run homer to Gleyber Torres; despite the defeat, his performance offers hope for Toronto's playoff push as they maintain the league's best record (Sources: CBS Sports, ClutchPoints). Off the field, Scherzer addressed viral rumors of a clubhouse altercation, clarifying that teammate Eric Lauer's story about being punched for breaking the 'don't talk to the starter' rule was simply a prank concocted by Lauer and Chris Bassitt (Source: NJ.com). Scherzer, a former Tigers ace and Cy Young winner, has been working to regain form following a thumb injury and has shown gradual improvement with each start (Sources: Reuters, MLive). The Blue Jays are looking to strengthen their rotation further as they head toward the MLB trade deadline. Scherzer's leadership and return to form could be pivotal for Toronto's postseason ambitions.