Blue Jays Open Season with High Stakes

0:00It's March 27. This is Toronto News Today. AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Corey with the story. The Toronto Blue Jays kick off their season tonight at home against the Oakland Athletics, defending their American League East Division title, and pin-in after falling just 90 feet short of a World Series win last fall. Over the offseason, the Jays lost short-stop Bobe Shet, but bolstered their rotation by signing right-handed Dylan Seas from the San Diego Padres. Keeping their sights set on another deep playoff push under returning manager John Schneider. Kevin Galsman takes the mound for Toronto in his first opening day, start with the team. Entering the final year of his five-year deal, as fans hope he, sets a strong tone early against Athletics veteran Luis Severino. The game starts at 7-0-7 pm, Eastern and Roger Center, but the Jays face some hurdles with injury sidelineing several pitchers, including Jose Barrios with an elbow-stressed fracture and others like Shane Bieber and Yumi Garcia not due back until April or May.

1:06With a solid core still in place, Toronto looks prime to Bill Momentum right away and chase that elusive championship.