Scherzer Joins Jays, Springer Hits in Spring Opener

0:00It's March 2nd. Here's your Toronto Blue Jays News in 2 minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Blue Jays host the Red Sox today in Dunedin for a spring training match-up starting at 1 PM Eastern. Boston brings several likely opening day regulars to the lineup, while Toronto leans on prospects in depth players. Cody Ponds takes the mound for the socks, giving fans a good look at potential big leaguers on both sides. Nine of's feature guys like George Springer as the Jays designated hitter and Nathan Luke's in right field, mashed up against Boston stronger every day. Crew. It's a solid chance to evaluate Toronto's young talent before the real game's heat up. Max Scherzer has arrived at Blue Jays Camp with an official signing announcement expected tomorrow. The veteran right-hander could even pitch in his first spring outing as early a Saturday, which has folks buzzing about a quick ramp up. Meanwhile, World Baseball Classic exhibitions kick off tomorrow, including team Canada facing the Blue Jays at 1 PM Eastern.

1:03Canada follows with their first official pool game against Colombia on Saturday at 11 a.m. Eastern, while the U.S. team opens Friday. To clear 40 men roster space for Scherzer, the Jays put Ben Cows on waivers and the Cubs quickly claimed him, that move keeps the roster flexible as camp rolls on. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Come for it, you can hear, sound you can relax into, S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.