Max Scherzer has been dealing with a thumb ... The 40-year-old right-hander got the start for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Minnesota Twins, making his final appearance of spring training.

The Blue Jays signed Scherzer to a one-year, $15.5 million contract in February, despite the fact that he was coming off the least effective season of his storied career. Scherzer posted a 3.95 ...

While Ontarians are still in the midst of wintry weather, the Boys of Summer will return Thursday afternoon when the Toronto Blue Jays play host to the Baltimore Orioles.