Blue Jays unveil 2018 spring schedule

The Toronto Blue Jays announced their 2018 spring training schedule on Friday. Photo Credit: Global News.

By Andrew Hendriks

Canadian Baseball Network

The Toronto Blue Jays will open their 2018 spring training schedule with a customary 1:07 p.m. tilt against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dunedin Stadium on February 23.

Highlighted by visits from the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and the Canadian Junior National Squad on March 17, a total of 16 games are set to be played at the Blue Jays' Florida-based facility next spring.

The Blue Jays will also take part in a trio of split-squad contests while --continuing a tradition kickstarted by longtime front office employee Howard Starkman in 2014-- finishing their exhibition schedule with a pair of weeknight games at Olympic Stadium in Montreal.

Three-game packs, group sales and season tickets will go on sale starting November 13. Single-game tickets will be made available beginning at 9:00 a.m. on December 6.

To purchase tickets, fans are encouraged to phone the team's toll-free number (1-888-525-JAYS) or visit www.bluejays.com. Those interested in attending the fourth annual Montreal showcase series can purchase tickets via www.evenko.ca.

A full spring training schedule, including both home and away dates, will be available in early 2018. The Blue Jays complete home schedule can be found below.

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