The Dodgers' new contract with Clayton Kershaw was restructured creatively enough that it can exceed the outlay for Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander in 2025.

Max Scherzer is embracing the long road back. The three-time Cy Young Award winner allowed one run over two innings in his spring training debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, flashing a little bit of the fire that has become his trademark during his 18-year career.

John Schneider talks about Max Scherzer's start, where his pitch count was, getting reps in Spring Training and more

Max Scherzer had a solid spring training debut for Toronto as the Blue Jays defeated the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Tuesday in Dunedin, Fla.

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