# Max Scherzer Reveals Why He Returned For 19th Season + Opening Day Is Here!

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Podcast: [The Show: A NY Post baseball podcast with Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-show-a-ny-post-baseball-podcast-with-joel-sherman-jon-heyman-5449732)
Published: 2026-03-25T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://nypost.com/podcasts/the-show/
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On a new episode of "The Show," Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman are joined by Toronto Blue Jays pitcher and future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer. Mad Max discusses why he's still pitching at 41 years old, breaks down the critical Isaiah Kiner-Falefa play from World Series Game 7 & how piano has helped his hand issues. Plus, Joel and Jon discuss expectations for the Yankees, Mets season and reveal their World Series, MVP and Cy Young predictions. 0:00 Intro 0:53 Expectations For Yankees Season 5:44 Expectations For Mets Season 12:00 Around The League13:55 World Series Predictions 17:20 Awards Predictions 19:23 Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Max Scherzer Joins The Show! 39:20 Hit or Error Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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