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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Anthony Santander (25) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

June 24, 2026

Ross Atkins shares promising update on Anthony Santander

Anthony Santander gave John Schneider and the Blue Jays a needed lift after Ross Atkins said the outfielder has turned a corner.

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Toronto Blue Jays short stop Ernie Clement (22) scores in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre.

June 24, 2026

Ernie Clement just made a stunning leap in AL All-Star voting and the baseball world is taking notice

Ernie Clement gave John Schneider and the Blue Jays a jolt Monday by moving to the top of the American League All-Star vote.

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New York Yankees left fielder Austin Slater (29) watches his RBI single against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium.

June 23, 2026

Blue Jays looking to bring in former Yankees outfielder after latest development

Austin Slater just hit free agency, and the Blue Jays should at least take a look at a low-cost bat with a clear lane onto this roster.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) talks with catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

June 23, 2026

Dylan Cease makes interesting comments after the Blue Jays return to .500

Dylan Cease gave John Schneider exactly what the Blue Jays needed Monday, then summed up Toronto's climb back to .500 in one blunt line.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a single against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 23, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. completely snaps the middle of game against the Astros

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) celebrates in the dugout with team mates after scoring a run against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning at Rogers Centre.

June 23, 2026

Blue Jays unfortunate injury update on Ernie Clement

Ernie Clement is out again, and John Schneider's effort to protect him is starting to look like a bigger Blue Jays problem.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) has the water bucket poured on him against the Houston Astros at the end of the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 23, 2026

Blue Jays make lineup changes ahead of Astros game

Shane Bieber gets the ball for John Schneider as the Blue Jays send out a lean, pressure-based lineup against Houston on Tuesday.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) pitches during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

June 23, 2026

Blue Jays DFA pitcher and announce multiple roster moves

Shane Bieber is back for John Schneider, and this Blue Jays roster move says a lot more than one arm simply coming off the injured list.

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Toronto Blue Jays fans clamor for an autograph from Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) before their game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

June 23, 2026

Blue Jays issue an urgent message that every fan attending today's game needs to know before heading out

Toronto drivers heading toward the Blue Jays game are walking into a downtown mess, with World Cup road closures set to choke off key routes near Rogers Centre

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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 23, 2026

Blue Jays have some big trade deadline questions that need answered

John Schneider and Dylan Cease have the Blue Jays staring at one trade deadline truth: they still need another starter.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer (33) gets ready to throw a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium

June 23, 2026

Eric Lauer is absolutely making the Blue Jays regret letting him go with his performance in Los Angeles

Eric Lauer gave Dave Roberts 6 no-hit innings Monday, and the Blue Jays had to feel that one from a distance.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Yohendrick Pinango (24) celebrates after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

June 23, 2026

Blue Jays' latest roster decision is raising major red flags among fans and the concern is very valid

Yohendrick Pinango gave John Schneider offense Toronto badly needs, which is why this option to Buffalo may wind up looking like a miss.

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Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano (59) meets with third baseman Yoan Moncada (10), shortstop Zach Neto (9) and baseman Adam Frazier (20) at the mound against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning at Rate Field.

June 22, 2026

Blue Jays seem to have finally found their 5th starter through trade

José Soriano is on John Schneider's radar, but the Angels right-hander may be a riskier Blue Jays trade target than his ERA suggests.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) celebrates after defeating the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

June 22, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is all over the internet right now and the picture everyone is talking about is unreal

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and John Schneider gave Blue Jays fans a quieter moment Sunday, one that had nothing to do with the lineup card.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (93) delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre

June 22, 2026

Blue Jays announce terrible setback for Yimi Garcia

Yimi Garcia's push back to the Blue Jays bullpen just took a turn after bicep soreness interrupted his rehab work.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field.

June 22, 2026

Blue Jays shakeup lineup for series opener against the Astros

George Springer opens this Blue Jays lineup at DH, and that spot says plenty about how Toronto wants to attack from the first pitch.

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Athletics second base Luis Urias (17) singles during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

June 22, 2026

Blue Jays drop outfielder to activate Luis Urias ahead of tonight's game

Luis Urias is up, and John Schneider just made a sharp Blue Jays roster call before tonight's game.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) hits a grand slam home run and celebrates with first baseman Lenyn Sosa (50) gainst the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at the Rogers Centre.

June 22, 2026

Blue Jays finally get injury update on Lenyn Sosa

Lenyn Sosa is finally back in game action, and John Schneider's Blue Jays just took a real step toward getting another infielder back.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) reacts in the dugout after being relieved in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium

June 22, 2026

Blue Jays announce some roster changes ahead of Astros series

Dylan Cease starts for John Schneider tonight after the rainout pushed the Blue Jays' rotation back by 1 day.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

June 22, 2026

John Schneider has a tough call to make as three players are reportedly on the chopping block very soon

Jeff Hoffman and John Schneider sit at the center of a Blue Jays roster debate that is only getting louder.

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The Tarp is seen on the field as a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Toronto Blue Jays has been postponed due to weather at Wrigley Field.

June 22, 2026

Blue Jays cancelled games leaves them with disastrous schedule changes

John Schneider's Blue Jays lost a game Sunday, but they may have gained something they badly needed right now: a breather for an overworked bullpen.

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