George Springer explains what led to exchange with Vladimir Guerrero Jr
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Victor William
Feb 18, 2026 (10:08)
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Photo credit: Sportsnet
George Springer revealed the hilarious details of a prank war with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., bringing pure joy to the Blue Jays camp.
Spring training is primarily about getting reps, but finding moments to keep the roster loose is equally important for a long 162-game season.
Fans love seeing these elite athletes act like little kids again before the intense pressure of the actual games begins.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is clearly setting a brilliant, relaxed tone for the entire squad down in Florida.
"[Vladdy] thought I threw his glove in the trash, and then he thought I moved his bag... He blamed me for something I didn't do, and then he took my shoe."
Some shenanigans between George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Some shenanigans between George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The superstar first baseman mistakenly thought his veteran teammate had tossed his favorite glove into the trash before a recent practice.
Vladdy decided to extract his revenge by secretly taking one of Springer's shoes, leaving the star outfielder completely confused in the dugout.
George Springer (.309 AVG, 32 HR, .959 OPS) handled the false accusation perfectly, turning the whole misunderstanding into a massive clubhouse joke.
A smiling clubhouse translates to winning baseball in Toronto
We are absolutely thrilled to watch this organic brotherhood developing naturally before Opening Day even arrives.
Blaming someone for a prank they did not commit is the ultimate sibling energy that this roster desperately needs right now.
A unified and laughing dugout is exactly what manager John Schneider wants to cultivate to keep spirits high all summer.
When your two biggest offensive weapons are completely relaxed and having fun, that positive vibe trickles down to the youngest call-ups immediately.
These athletes spend countless hours together under the hot sun, and these silly shenanigans build ultimate trust for the stressful months ahead.
The connection between the established veterans and the younger core feels visibly stronger than it has been in recent years.
You simply cannot fake this type of genuine camaraderie in professional sports today.
The Toronto Blue Jays are obviously ready to compete at the highest level, but they are clearly making sure to enjoy the ride together.
We all hope Vladdy keeps swinging a heavy bat and pulling epic pranks on his teammates straight through October.
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