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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) looks towards the field before the start of the game against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre.

June 29, 2026

John Schneider speaks on benching Vladimir Guerrero Jr

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Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) walks towards the dugout against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning at the Rogers Centre.

June 28, 2026

Blue Jays and Marlins expected to close blockbuster deal before the trade deadline

Sandy Alcantara is back in John Schneider's Blue Jays orbit, and this trade idea carries real deadline weight.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) returns to the dugout during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre.

June 28, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. puts Toronto in extremely difficult position

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) reacts on second base after hitting a double in the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

June 28, 2026

Blue Jays get unfortunate update on Jesus Sanchez after being put on IL

Jesus Sanchez gave John Schneider the bad Blue Jays update nobody wanted Saturday.

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Matt Scannell, a player for the Dunedin Blue Jays warms up in the batters box during a games against the Fort Myers Might Mussels at Hammond Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. The Mussels won 3-2 in extra innings.

June 28, 2026

Blue Jays decide to release outfielder

Matt Scannell gave John Schneider's Blue Jays another reminder of how fast the bottom of a farm system can change.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) is relieved during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre.

June 28, 2026

Dylan Cease blasts own wild start for Blue Jays

Dylan Cease and John Schneider left Saturday knowing the Blue Jays wasted a start that should have gone deeper.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a two RBI single against the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 28, 2026

Blue Jays expected to close surprising trade deadline deal

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and John Schneider could get payroll help, because the Blue Jays are being tied to a more expensive deadline push.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) runs to third after hitting a home run against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 28, 2026

Alejandro Kirk and Vladimir Guerrero Jr get into awkward altercation in the dugout

Alejandro Kirk gave John Schneider one of the clearest Blue Jays moments of the weekend, and it came after a home run in a loss.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) walks to the mound to relieve Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre

June 28, 2026

John Schneider makes interesting comments concerning Vladimir Guerrero Jr

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hayden Juenger (70) throws during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 27, 2026

Blue Jays and Athletics complete unexpected one for one trade

Owen Carapellotti gives John Schneider's Blue Jays a new catching prospect after Toronto traded Hayden Juenger to the Athletics.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (7) and right fielder Addison Barger (47) celebrate a win over the Athletics at Rogers Centre.

June 27, 2026

Blue Jays receive all around bad injury news on Addison Barger

Addison Barger gave John Schneider another uneven injury update Friday, and the Blue Jays still do not have a clean return path.

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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Sean Keys (89) singles during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

June 27, 2026

Blue Jays announce what position Sean Keys will be playing for them

Sean Keys gave John Schneider a lineup problem the Blue Jays actually wanted, and Toronto already has a clear plan for where he fits.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) catches a fly ball for an out against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre

June 27, 2026

Blue Jays place outfielder on IL and call up replacement

Jesus Sanchez is headed to the injured list, and John Schneider now has another outfield hole to patch in Toronto.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Davis Schneider (36) adjusts his helemt after taking a strike against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre

June 27, 2026

Davis Schneider is done in Toronto as Blue Jays announce more transactions

Sean Keys reached John Schneider's lineup Saturday, and Davis Schneider was the one sent down to make room.

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Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Austin Voth (30), second from left, is pulled by manager Dan Wilson, left, during a meeting at the mound with third baseman Josh Rojas (4), second from right, and first baseman Luke Raley (20) in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park.

June 27, 2026

Blue Jays looking to reunite and bring back their former pitcher

Austin Voth hit free agency again, but the Blue Jays did not stay away for long.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) ends up on the ground after trying to avoid a pitch against the Houston Astros during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

June 27, 2026

Blue Jays announce X-Ray results on Jesus Sanchez ankle

Jesus Sanchez gave John Schneider a needed break Friday, because the Blue Jays avoided the worst-case result on his ankle.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) steals second base against Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

June 27, 2026

Blue Jays expected to no longer go after pitcher at the trade deadline as their target has changed

Daulton Varsho has John Schneider's outfield back on the field, but the Blue Jays still need another bat out there.

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Former Boston Red Sox player Pedro Martinez waves to the crowd prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.

June 26, 2026

Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez makes some interesting comments on the Blue Jays

Pedro Martinez told John Schneider's Blue Jays to keep pushing, and Toronto suddenly has a real opening to make that warning matter.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) sets up to catch a fly ball hit by Texas Rangers center fielder Wyatt Langford (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

June 26, 2026

The truth behind the Blue Jays struggles this season revealed

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Ernie Clement (22) congratulates third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (7) on his two run home run against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre

June 26, 2026

Blue Jays stack lineup against the Rangers

George Springer gives John Schneider a veteran table-setter again, even from the DH spot, in a Blue Jays lineup built to squeeze out more offense Friday.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (10) throws in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

June 26, 2026

Blue Jays unexpectedly DFA pitcher before game against the Rangers

Simeon Woods Richardson lost John Schneider's roster trust Friday, even after 10 scoreless innings with the Blue Jays.

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