Overview

• Max Scherzer was filmed mimicking umpire CB Bucknor by pretending to flip a coin to decide balls and strikes during a Blue Jays game against the Guardians.
• The gesture, captured by SportsNet cameras and widely shared by Jomboy Media, has reignited debates over MLB officiating consistency.
• Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young winner, signed a one-year, $15.5 million deal with Toronto in February but has been limited to one start due to thumb inflammation.
• Recent reports indicate Scherzer threw a 'heavy bullpen' session, signaling progress in his recovery and a potential return to the Blue Jays' rotation.
• CB Bucknor, a long-tenured umpire often criticized for controversial calls, has a history of clashes with Scherzer dating back to a disputed 2015 game-ending ruling.