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Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) misses a tag on Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) for a fielding error in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 8, 2026

Blue Jays announce lineup with star player missing once again

Daulton Varsho stays out, and John Schneider's lineup says the Blue Jays are still protecting his left wrist tonight.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yariel Rodriguez (29) talks with catcher Alejandro Kirk (30), pitching coach Pete Walker (41) and manager John Schneider (14) after he throws a bullpen session for spring training practice at Blue Jays Player Development Complex.

June 8, 2026

The Blue Jays made a series of roster moves and one pitcher just ran out of chances in Toronto

Yariel Rodriguez is out, Tommy Nance is back, and John Schneider just made a hard bullpen call before first pitch.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) is doused in ice water as the Blue Jays celebrate a win over the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre.

June 8, 2026

The Blue Jays have made up their mind on Brandon Valenzuela and the decision speaks volumes about this roster

Brandon Valenzuela is making John Schneider's catcher call easy, and Toronto should not send him out when Alejandro Kirk returns.

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Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) throws to first base but cannot turn a double play after forcing out Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) in the second inning at Rogers Centre.

June 8, 2026

Umpire doubles down on controversial call involving Ernie Clement

Ernie Clement gave John Schneider a wild turning point Sunday, and Hunter Wendelstedt says the Blue Jays infielder was trying to do the right thing.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder RJ Schreck (9) catches a ball for an pout against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark.

June 8, 2026

Injury troubles continue as Blue Jays placed left fielder on IL

RJ Schreck gave John Schneider a tough Triple-A update Sunday when Buffalo put the Blue Jays outfield prospect on the 7-day injured list.

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A pair of Toronto Blue Jays hats and glove in the dugout during a game against the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre.

June 8, 2026

The Blue Jays keep adding young pitching and it's starting to paint a clear picture of where this team is head

Johan Figuera joined John Schneider's Blue Jays on Friday, and Toronto's latest pitching add looks like a low-level bet on youth.

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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) on the mound with the bases loaded against the Boston Red Sox in the third inning at Fenway Park.

June 7, 2026

Chris Bassitt came back to Toronto and had an emotional moment that Blue Jays fans will not forget

Chris Bassitt gave John Schneider and Toronto a raw reminder this weekend that some returns hit harder than any scouting report.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) strikes out swinging against the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 7, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles finally make sense - and the explanation changes everything

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tanner Andrews (43) celebrates the win against the Miami Marlins at the end of the ninth inning at the Rogers Centre.

June 7, 2026

Every team passed on this Blue Jays pitcher - and Toronto couldn't be happier about it

Tanner Andrews stayed in John Schneider's Blue Jays picture Sunday after clearing waivers and heading back to Triple-A Buffalo.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) delivers during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

June 7, 2026

Max Scherzer and Dylan Cease's return dates looks to finally be set

Max Scherzer gave John Schneider a clearer Blue Jays pitching map Sunday as Toronto lined up one Phillies starter and left two big openings behind it.

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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 7, 2026

Blue Jays starting rotation finally has some pitchers on the way

Max Scherzer gave John Schneider the rotation update Toronto needed, and Dylan Cease is suddenly right behind him.

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A baseball rests on the pitchers mound during the sixth inning of a game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park.

June 7, 2026

Blue Jays add undersized right handed pitcher

Alexander Garcia is not joining John Schneider's bullpen yet, but Toronto added another arm Friday on a minor league deal.

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The City Connect helmet of Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) rests in the dugout before a MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre.

June 7, 2026

Blue Jays surprisingly release left fielder in latest roster move

David Beckles is out of John Schneider's Blue Jays system after Dunedin released the young left fielder on June 6.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) is greeted by shortstop Andres Gimenez (0) after throwing out Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (not shown) while sitting on the ground in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 7, 2026

Blue Jays make some interesting lineup decisions ahead of Orioles game

George Springer gives John Schneider a new Blue Jays look today, but Yohendrick Piñango is the lineup jolt as Toronto chases a series win.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) hits an RBI-double against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Rate Field.

June 7, 2026

Alejandro Kirk is forcing the Blue Jays to make a tough roster decision

Alejandro Kirk is pushing John Schneider toward a catcher decision the Blue Jays can't dodge much longer.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Eloy Jimenez against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

June 6, 2026

Blue Jays announce tough update concerning newly signed slugger

Eloy Jiménez is back in John Schneider's orbit, but Toronto's latest reunion opened with a quiet first step in rookie ball.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) walks to the dugout during the third inning after being relieved at a MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre.

June 6, 2026

Blue Jays finally announce Max Scherzer's return to the rotation

Max Scherzer gave John Schneider the sign Toronto needed Friday: the veteran right-hander looks close to rejoining the Blue Jays' rotation.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Ali Sanchez (75) participates in media day at the Blue Jays Player Development Complex.

June 6, 2026

Yankees land beloved former Blue Jays catcher

Ali Sánchez is back with Aaron Boone, and the former Blue Jays catcher is headed to the Yankees for another big-league shot.

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A detail view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat , sunglasses and glove laying in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park.

June 6, 2026

Blue Jays sign new 6'3 right handed pitcher

Carlos Peña gives John Schneider another Blue Jays depth arm after Toronto added him on a minor league deal Friday.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) runs to home in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

June 6, 2026

John Schneider speaks on the severity of Daulton Varsho's injury

Daulton Varsho gave John Schneider a better Blue Jays update Saturday, with the center fielder now day to day.

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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 6, 2026

The Blue Jays went out and got themselves a former Brave - and shortstop was exactly what they needed

Beau Philip gave John Schneider's Blue Jays a quiet depth add Friday when Toronto signed the shortstop to a minor league deal

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