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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Adam Macko (64) throws during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 26, 2026

Blue Jays announce roster move ahead of game time

Adam Macko is back with John Schneider's Blue Jays, and Toronto is calling on a lefty who already looked comfortable in the majors.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Sean Keys (89) singles against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning during spring training at TD Ballpark.

June 26, 2026

Blue Jays land new big time slugger

Sean Keys is headed to John Schneider's Blue Jays, and Toronto is finally taking a real swing at more power.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dillon Tate (9) pitches to the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

June 26, 2026

Angels once again acquire another former Blue Jays pitcher

Dillon Tate just gave Kurt Suzuki another bullpen option, and the Angels are taking a low-risk look at a reliever who still has some swing-and-miss in his arm.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) celebrates his career 3500th strike out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Rogers Centre

June 26, 2026

Blue Jays announce bizarre injury update on Max Scherzer

Max Scherzer gave John Schneider another uneasy Blue Jays update, and this one sounded less like progress than another detour.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates hitting a single against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning at Target Field.

June 26, 2026

MLB players push for new rule that has fans furious

Tony Clark just shoved one of baseball's touchiest issues into the middle of labor talks, and Rob Manfred's MLB now has to answer it.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Tiedemann (70) walks to the dugout before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park.

June 26, 2026

Blue Jays run into more injury problems with starting pitcher

Ricky Tiedemann gave John Schneider another rehab delay, and the Blue Jays are back waiting on one of their biggest pitching names.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Anthony Santander (25) scores on a single from Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) (not pictured) during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners during game three of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park.

June 25, 2026

New development on Blue Jays trade deadline plans due to Anthony Santander

Anthony Santander's rehab has John Schneider talking August, and that puts a real trade-deadline decision back on Toronto's desk.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) hits an in field single against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

June 25, 2026

MLB makes major announcement on Ernie Clement

Ernie Clement just gave John Schneider and the Blue Jays their clearest midseason reward yet.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) is relieved by manager John Schneider (14) against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 25, 2026

John Schneider speaks on Jeff Hoffman's costly mistake

Jeff Hoffman put John Schneider in another late-game bind Wednesday, and this one turned on a missed sign more than a missed pitch.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) reacts while on base after walk during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Rogers Centre.

June 25, 2026

Blue Jays star returns to lineup against the Rangers

George Springer got John Schneider's lineup card started Thursday, and the Blue Jays manager sent a clear message against the Rangers.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) walks onto the field during batting practice before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre.

June 25, 2026

Blue Jays make major announcement concerning John Schneider

John Schneider is taking the American League All-Star job, and the Blue Jays manager just joined rare Toronto company.

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Home plate umpire Adam Hamari (78) signals to Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger (47) that he is only allowed two bases on a ground rule double as he crosses home plate against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning of game six of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

June 25, 2026

Addison Barger hits rehab snag in Blue Jays latest update

Addison Barger gave John Schneider a mixed injury update, and the Blue Jays are still waiting on his next step.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) throws to first base in an attempt to pick off a Baltimore Orioles baserunner in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 25, 2026

Jeff Hoffman might have played his final game as a Blue Jay after latest development

Jeff Hoffman is back in John Schneider's spotlight, and this time the Blue Jays need more than patience.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) throws to first for an out during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 25, 2026

Should Blue Jays fans be worried about Ernie Clement hip injury?

Ernie Clement missed another start, but John Schneider made the Blue Jays' read on it sound more like frustration than danger.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Adam Macko (64) walks off of the field during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 24, 2026

Adam Macko is forcing the Blue Jays to make a major decision

Adam Macko is back in Buffalo, but John Schneider made it clear this Blue Jays option wasn't about performance.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros in the second inning at Rogers Centre.

June 24, 2026

Shane Bieber owns rough Blue Jays return

Shane Bieber and John Schneider heard the honesty right away after a rough Blue Jays return.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brendon Little (54) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field.

June 24, 2026

Brendon Little makes major off the field announcement following demotion

Brendon Little gave John Schneider a different kind of Blue Jays update this week, and it landed far from the mound.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) hits a double against the Houston Astros in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 24, 2026

Blue Jays make unexpected lineup changes

George Springer leads off for John Schneider again as the Blue Jays roll out another changed lineup with Trey Yesavage on the mound.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Eloy Jimenez (74) hits a single against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 24, 2026

Blue Jays unfortunately place another outfielder on IL

Eloy Jimenez is hurt again, and John Schneider just lost another possible Blue Jays bat before it could really re-enter the picture.

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June 24, 2026

Blue Jays are being forced to bring on new slugger

Sean Keys is making it harder and harder for John Schneider's organization to keep looking past him.

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins speaks to the media during the press conference room at Rogers Centre.

June 24, 2026

Ross Atkins admits to the media the Blue Jays trade deadline target

Ross Atkins and John Schneider know the Blue Jays' biggest deadline need now looks like another starter, not a bat.

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