Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer said Tuesday he hopes to be able to play catch in the next few days following a cortisone injection to treat his sore right thumb.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games without pay for performance-enhancing drug use.

As the Milwaukee Brewers conducted a moment of silence before their home opener to honour Bob Uecker, fans, players and executives simply couldn't hold back their appreciation for the lovable loquacious broadcaster.

Right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer was placed on the 15-day injured list with right thumb inflammation by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

There were scattered but audible boos from the sold-out crowd at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Thursday as the "The Star-Spangled Banner" was sung by the 40-person ensemble from the local stage production of the Lion King.

The Blue Jays took batting practice at Rogers Centre one day ahead of their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

With homegrown stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette in the final year of their contracts and a competitive window that's open, for now, the Toronto Blue Jays need to make a statement over the first half of the season.