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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger (47) hits a double against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Rate Field.

June 15, 2026

Blue Jays expected to cut veteran with the return of Addison Barger

Addison Barger is getting closer, and John Schneider may soon have to make one of the Blue Jays' tougher lineup calls.

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Kansas City Royals hat sits in the dugout during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Kauffman Stadium.

June 15, 2026

Blue Jays complete unexpected one for one trade with the Royals

Connor Seabold is out, Denis Samudio is in, and John Schneider's Blue Jays just turned a DFA into a smaller pitching bet.

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A Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove in the dugout during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Rogers Centre.

June 15, 2026

Blue Jays continue to add to their roster as they acquire another pitcher

Enmanuel Araujo is in, and John Schneider's Blue Jays just added another young arm to the bottom of the pitching pipeline.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Spencer Miles (62) throws during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 15, 2026

Spencer Miles calls out Jose Caballero after loss to the Yankees

Spencer Miles did not hide his frustration, and John Schneider's Blue Jays suddenly have one more Yankees irritation to carry out of Sunday's loss.

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Toronto Blue Jays executive vice president and general manager Ross Atkins speaks to the media before game one of the 2025 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre.

June 15, 2026

Blue Jays urged to decline blockbuster trade from the Tigers

Tarik Skubal is tempting, but John Schneider's Blue Jays should not gut the farm for a 2-month ace rental.

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Toronto Blue Jays short stop Ernie Clement (22) celebrates a run with manager John Schneider (right) in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre.

June 14, 2026

John Schneider doubles down during interview after ejection against the Yankees

John Schneider got tossed, then made it clear he still did not buy the call that set him off.

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New York Mets shortstop Bo Bichette (19) hits a solo home run in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field.

June 14, 2026

Insider Bob Nightengale reveals that Bo Bichette's time in New York is coming to an abrupt end

Bo Bichette and Carlos Mendoza may be headed for a short run together if Bob Nightengale's latest Mets read holds up.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) on the field against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning at Truist Park.

June 14, 2026

John Schneider ejected after losing it on umpire

John Schneider blew up at a balk on Jeff Hoffman in the eighth, and the Blue Jays manager got tossed again on Sunday.

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Toronto Blue Jays batting helmet lays on the ground during workouts at Toronto Blue Jays Player Development Complex

June 14, 2026

Blue Jays have themselves a new bonified superstar slugger

Sean Keys has reached Triple-A, and John Schneider's organization is already seeing the bat hold up just fine.

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A detailed view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat in the sixth inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

June 14, 2026

Blue Jays continue to add to their roster as they land another pitcher

Sebastian Rodriguez is in, and John Schneider's Blue Jays just added another teenage arm to the bottom of the pitching pipeline.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) attempts a bunt and pops out against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 14, 2026

Blue Jays make last minute changes to their lineup before finale against the Yankees

George Springer stays at DH, and John Schneider's lineup against the Yankees shows just how much patchwork Toronto is doing this afternoon.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez (0) throws out Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (not pictured) at first base during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

June 14, 2026

Andrés Giménez pulled from Blue Jays lineup and injury update announced

Andrés Giménez came out of John Schneider's lineup Saturday, and the Blue Jays suddenly had another infield injury problem on their hands.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) waits to take to the field before a game against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre.

June 14, 2026

Blue Jays share worrisome injury update on Vladimir Guerrero Jr

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is out again, and John Schneider's Blue Jays suddenly have a bigger lineup concern than a routine day off.

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General view of the stadium exterior before game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre

June 14, 2026

Blue Jays announce important message to all fans ahead of Yankees game this afternoon

The Blue Jays scrapped the Jr. Jays outdoor program before today's Yankees game because of weather in Toronto.

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

June 13, 2026

Blue Jays expected to make massive roster move with the return of Shane Bieber

Shane Bieber is getting close, and John Schneider's next pitching decision may be one of the Blue Jays' hardest yet.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

June 13, 2026

The Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage problem is real and it's not going away on its own

Trey Yesavage gave John Schneider another rough one Friday, and the Blue Jays rookie is finally hitting the hardest stretch of his young career.

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) looks over at first base against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning at Rogers Centre.

June 13, 2026

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler completely insults Blue Jays fans

Cam Schlittler gave John Schneider and the Blue Jays fresh bulletin-board material before Saturday's start in Toronto.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) pitches to the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

June 13, 2026

Blue Jays alter starting rotation as they announce Sunday's starter

Patrick Corbin gets the ball Sunday, and John Schneider's latest Blue Jays pitching call says Toronto trusts the veteran in a big divisional spot.

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The baseball cap and jersey sit on the table before the press conference of Toronto Blue Jays Kazuma Okamoto (not pictured) at Rogers Centre.

June 13, 2026

Blue Jays sign right handed pitcher ahead of Yankees game

Jose Melo is in, and John Schneider's Blue Jays just added another young arm to the lower levels of the system.

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Blue Jays share injury update on Vladimir Guerrero Jr

June 13, 2026

Blue Jays announce injury update on Vladimir Guerrero Jr

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (7) celebrates the win with right fielder Nathan Lukes (38) against the New York Yankees at the end of the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 13, 2026

John Schneider makes some changes to lineup ahead of Yankees game

George Springer leads off for John Schneider as the Blue Jays roll out a speed-heavy lineup against the Yankees this afternoon.

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