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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park.

June 21, 2026

Blue Jays make changes to starting rotation for series against the Astros

Dylan Cease gives John Schneider the tone-setter as the Blue Jays line up 3 very different starts against Houston.

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Scenes from Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal's rehab start with the West Michigan Whitecaps on Sunday, June 7, at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park.

June 21, 2026

New development in trade talks between the Blue Jays and Tigers

Tarik Skubal is back in John Schneider's orbit, and this time the Blue Jays may have a real deadline opening.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) leaves the game in the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies to a standing ovation at Rogers Centre

June 21, 2026

Blue Jays nearing controversial decision regarding Max Scherzer

Max Scherzer and John Schneider are back at the same hard question: how much longer can this keep going?

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Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) hits an RBI double against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning at Comerica Park.

June 21, 2026

Blue Jays linked to trade offer involving 3-time all-star slugger

Gleyber Torres gives John Schneider another deadline name to think about, but the fit for the Blue Jays is not as clean as it first sounds.

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The Toronto Blue Jays celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

June 21, 2026

Blue Jays-Cubs game unexpectedly cancelled

The Blue Jays will not play this afternoon, and John Schneider's club just got a weather change instead of a chance to finish the Cubs series.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) and third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (7) celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

June 21, 2026

Blue Jays are going all in at the trade deadline and the names they're targeting will surprise a lot of fans

John Schneider's Blue Jays may not be done spending, and that changes the feel of Toronto's deadline plans right away.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) is interviewed by Sportsnet broadcaster Hazel Mae after defeating the Seattle Mariners during game six of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

June 21, 2026

Sportsnet makes important announcement regarding broadcaster Hazel Mae

Hazel Mae and John Schneider gave the Blue Jays another proud moment Saturday, this time away from the field at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Andres Gimenez (0) fields a ground ball in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 21, 2026

Blue Jays are ready to move on from Andrés Giménez at shortstop and the reasoning makes a lot of sense

Andrés Giménez is still making plays for John Schneider, but the Blue Jays can no longer ignore what his bat is doing to the lineup.

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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 21, 2026

Blue Jays share important injury update on Yimi Garcia affecting the bullpen

Yimi Garcia is getting closer, but John Schneider's latest update made it clear the Blue Jays reliever still is not all the way back.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) speaks at the postgame press conference after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

June 20, 2026

Blue Jays announce Shane Bieber's first start back for Toronto

Shane Bieber is suddenly right on the doorstep, and John Schneider may get one of the Blue Jays' biggest rotation pieces back as soon as Monday.

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A general view of he Toronto Blue Jays players helmets in the dugout during batting practice before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre

June 20, 2026

Blue Jays trade for Diamondbacks slugger in one for one trade

Luis Urias gives John Schneider another infield card to play, and the Blue Jays made the move quietly before it had a chance to surprise anyone.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Santiago Espinal (5) celebrates after hitting a double against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 20, 2026

Dodgers just released former Blue Jays third baseman and a reunion with Toronto is now very much on the table

Santiago Espinal is a free agent again, and John Schneider has a familiar depth option sitting right there.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) turns a double play at second base against Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (28) and catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) during the second inning at Rogers Centre

June 20, 2026

John Schneider shares crucial injury update on Ernie Clement

Ernie Clement stays out again, but John Schneider still expects the Blue Jays infielder to be back Sunday against Shota Imanaga.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) celebrates his a home run with teammates in the dugout against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field.

June 20, 2026

Blue Jays go with bold lineup in hopes to bounce back against the Cubs

Daulton Varsho is back, and John Schneider's lineup gives the Blue Jays a very different look against the Cubs today.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) hits a sacrifice fly ball to drive in a run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning at Truist Park.

June 20, 2026

Blue Jays drop 2 players as Daulton Varsho returns

Daulton Varsho is back for John Schneider, and the Blue Jays made 4 roster moves to reshape the club before today's game.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Lazaro Estrada (60) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning at Rate Field.

June 20, 2026

Blue Jays get huge boost as they activate pitcher of 60-day IL

Lazaro Estrada is coming back, and John Schneider just got another live arm back into the Blue Jays' pitching picture.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar (11) against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park

June 20, 2026

Kevin Pillar does not hold back in critique of Vladimir Guerrero Jr

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. still has Kevin Pillar's belief, but the former Blue Jays outfielder made it clear the swing is not fully right yet.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) throws to first base against Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

June 20, 2026

Blue Jays linked to trade to replace Ernie Clement at second base

Ernie Clement and John Schneider may soon face a tougher lineup question than anyone expected in June.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) receives congratulations from Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Lenyn Sosa (50) after scoring in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

June 19, 2026

Blue Jays finally get some positive injury news regarding Lenyn Sosa

Lenyn Sosa is moving again, but John Schneider made it clear the Blue Jays infielder is still a step behind Addison Barger in the rehab race.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista (19) jersey as he stretches during spring training at Bobby Mattick Training Center.

June 19, 2026

Blue Jays acquire another shortstop in unexpected transaction

Max Viera gives John Schneider's organization another infield-outfield depth bet, this time out of independent ball.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr exits against the Cubs

June 19, 2026

Blue Jays share injury update on Vladimir Guerrero Jr after leaving game against the Cubs

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gave John Schneider and the Blue Jays a better injury read after Friday's early exit in Chicago.

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