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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) celebrates after scoring during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at TD Ballpark.

June 13, 2026

Blue Jays finally get a return date for Addison Barger

Addison Barger is getting closer, and John Schneider finally has a Blue Jays injury update that points toward a real return path.

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New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) delivers a pitch to St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) during the sixth inning at Citi Field.

June 13, 2026

The Mets are making a move to steal the Blue Jays away from a Tigers deal - and the offer is hard to ignore

Freddy Peralta gives John Schneider a deadline target the Blue Jays can actually chase.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) runs to home plate scoring a run on a catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) (not pictured) an RBI single against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 12, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apparently did not want to play against the Yankees today

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman (55) gets congratulated in the dugout after throwing out Miami Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee (not pictured) at second base during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 12, 2026

John Schneider describes tough conversation had with Tyler Heineman

Tyler Heineman took John Schneider's tough news like a pro, and the Blue Jays manager made it clear the catcher understood where this was heading.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tyler Rogers (71) makes a glove pass to first base against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 12, 2026

Blue Jays shakeup lineup quite a bit for matchup against the Yankees

Alejandro Kirk is back in John Schneider's lineup, and the Blue Jays are throwing a different kind of card at the Yankees tonight.

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Detailed view of the batting helmet of Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

June 12, 2026

The Blue Jays' injury problems in the outfield just got worse - and their replacement is a surprising one

Daulton Varsho is out, Davis Schneider is back, and John Schneider's lineup just lost one of its most useful everyday pieces.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners during game three of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park

June 12, 2026

Blue Jays cut catcher and activate Alejandro Kirk off IL

Alejandro Kirk is back, and John Schneider's catcher room just got a lot less crowded.

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June 12, 2026

Blue Jays announce promotion for young right handed pitcher

Jack Nedrow gave John Schneider's organization another quick-rising arm Thursday when Toronto promoted him to High-A Vancouver.

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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 12, 2026

Blue Jays could be forced to get rid of Andres Gimenez due to MLB rule change

Andrés Giménez and John Schneider are tied to a harder Blue Jays question now: what happens if MLB's next labor fight starts forcing payroll cuts?

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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 12, 2026

Blue Jays expected to make massive roster cut ahead of Yankees game

Alejandro Kirk 's return seem to be set and now the Blue Jays have a major roster decision to make.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) celebrates hitting a home run against the Athletics during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 12, 2026

The Blue Jays just made a decision on Alejandro Kirk - and it tells you a lot about where this team is headed

Alejandro Kirk could rejoin John Schneider's lineup today, and the Blue Jays suddenly have a real catching decision on their hands.

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

June 11, 2026

Blue Jays completed trade with the Astros is working wonders

Yusei Kikuchi is gone, but John Schneider is still benefiting from the trade that helped reshape the Blue Jays.

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) circles the bases on a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at PNC Park.

June 11, 2026

Blue Jays linked to two-way talent Kim Ji-woo as they seem to have found the next Shohei Ohtani

Kim Ji-woo is the kind of upside swing the Blue Jays would love to make, but for now Toronto is still living in the rumor stage, not the finish line.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Davis Schneider (36) drops down a sacrifice bunt in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

June 11, 2026

Davis Schneider's career has taken a unfortunate turn and the window to turn it around is closing fast

Davis Schneider still has John Schneider's backing, but the Blue Jays are not bringing him back until the damage shows up again.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) slides into home plate during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Rogers Centre.

June 11, 2026

Blue Jays make special announcement for all fans attending game against the Yankees tomorrow

John Schneider's Blue Jays want fans planning ahead Thursday night because FIFA World Cup traffic is set to hit downtown Toronto hard.

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The glove and hat of Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Justin Crawford (2) in the dugout during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

June 11, 2026

A Phillies pitcher is heading to Toronto and the Blue Jays couldn't have timed this move better

Cristhian Espinosa is in, and Toronto organization just added another young arm to the Blue Jays' depth chart.

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Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Taylor Ward (3) stands in the on deck circle during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 11, 2026

Blue Jays and Orioles looking at big trade ahead of the deadline

Taylor Ward fits a Blue Jays need on paper, but John Schneider may be looking at a power fix that is not really there.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) celebrates scoring against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

June 11, 2026

Blue Jays confirm George Springer will be changing positions

George Springer is not just a DH anymore, and John Schneider says the Blue Jays are already mapping out his return to right field.

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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 11, 2026

John Schneider speaks on Max Scherzer's future after last night's terrible performance

Max Scherzer got rocked, but John Schneider is still treating him like a starter who has earned more than one bad night.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) and team mates celebrate in the locker room after the win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

June 11, 2026

Blue Jays Al Championship rings revealed

George Springer and John Schneider got a reminder Wednesday that the Blue Jays' 2025 pennant run still carries real weight in Toronto.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) hits a single against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning at Rogers Centre.

June 10, 2026

George Springer's days as an everyday player look over

George Springer is still getting John Schneider's trust, but the Blue Jays veteran is making the case for a smaller role.

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