Scherzer faces live hitters, hopes for ALDS return Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer threw to live batters on Friday for the first time since Sept. 12, when he went on the injured list with a right shoulder strain, with hopes on returning to the team in some capacity for the playoffs.

MLB Hitters and Batting Gloves: A Love Story Few items of sporting equipment are as disposable as batting gloves. But don’t mistake their impermanence for a lack of importance.