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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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Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) dives into home plate to score a run ahead of the tag from Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 6, 2026

Blue Jays announce lineup for game this afternoon with George Springer leading off

George Springer gives John Schneider a new look atop Toronto's lineup this afternoon, with Daulton Varsho out against Baltimore.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Braydon Fisher (63) throws during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 6, 2026

Blue Jays announce surprising starting pitcher for afternoon game against the Orioles

Braydon Fisher gets John Schneider's first-inning call Saturday as Toronto turns to an opener again against Baltimore.

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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 6, 2026

Blue Jays share results of Daulton Varsho's X-Rays

Daulton Varsho gave John Schneider the good part first Friday night: the Blue Jays outfielder's wrist X-rays came back negative.

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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

The Blue Jays just promoted one of their top pitching prospect and the fanbase is buzzing

Carson Messina moved a step closer to Toronto when the Blue Jays pushed the right-hander from the Florida Complex League to Class-A Dunedin.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) makes a running catch on a ball hit by Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Truist Park.

June 5, 2026

Blue Jays announce injury update on Daulton Varsho after exiting game against the Orioles

Daulton Varsho gave John Schneider another Blue Jays injury scare Friday, leaving the Orioles game with left wrist discomfort.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Davis Schneider (36) dives but cannot catch a double by New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium.

June 5, 2026

The clock might be running out on Davis Schneider's MLB career - and it's happening fast

Davis Schneider is giving John Schneider a strange Buffalo problem: almost no hits, but a flood of free passes.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) reacts after hitting a double against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park.

June 5, 2026

Blue Jays announce lineup changes ahead of series against the Orioles

George Springer leads John Schneider's lineup tonight as Toronto opens its Orioles series at Rogers Centre.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chad Dallas (37) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Truist Park

June 5, 2026

The Blue Jays drop another pitcher hours before first pitch against the Orioles

Simeon Woods Richardson gives John Schneider a new arm tonight, while Chad Dallas heads back to Buffalo after one strong debut.

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Three AH-64 Apache helicopters and one UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, fly over during the National Anthem before the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.

June 5, 2026

The Blue Jays and Red Sox are in talks on a deal that would send shockwaves through the AL East

Aroldis Chapman is suddenly tied to John Schneider's Blue Jays as Boston drifts closer to deadline sell mode.

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Chad Dallas opens up about the passing of his father

June 5, 2026

Chad Dallas opened up about losing his father after his MLB debut and it's an emotional watch

Chad Dallas gave John Schneider more than innings Thursday, turning his Blue Jays debut into something far bigger than a routine call-up.

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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 5, 2026

The Blue Jays are finally promoting up their infield slugger and it feels like a turning point

Sean Keys moved a step closer to John Schneider's Blue Jays after the hot-hitting infielder earned a jump from Double-A to Triple-A Buffalo.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) gestures to home plate after a pitch in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

June 5, 2026

Dylan Cease's first rehab start did not go as planned - and Blue Jays fans should be worried

Dylan Cease gave John Schneider ugly rehab results Thursday, but the bigger news in Buffalo was how close the Blue Jays right-hander looked to returning.

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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 5, 2026

The Twins just poached a pitcher from the Blue Jays and the timing is terrible

Austin Voth is already out of John Schneider's bullpen picture and into Minnesota's pitching depth.

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Toronto Blue Jays pinch hitter Munenori Kawasaki (66) scores against Houston Astros from an RBI single by short stop Jose Reyes (7) (not in picture) in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Toronto Blue Jays beat Houston Astros 7-6.

June 4, 2026

Former beloved Blue Jay Muneori Kawasaki is making headlines

Munenori Kawasaki gave John Schneider's Blue Jays fans a smile again, turning his old Monkey Never Cramps line into a sold-out cap.

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Former Toronto Blue Jays pitchers Tom Henke and Duane Ward and Pat Heineken watch the giant screen during the 40th Season Ceremonies prior to a game against the Houston Astros at Rogers Centre. The Toronto Blue Jays won 9-2.

June 4, 2026

Former beloved Blue Jays Hall of Famer about up about mental health struggles

Tom Henke never looked rattled for Bobby Cox, even if the quiet Blue Jays closer carried more inside than his mound stare ever showed.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) reacts with outfielder Myles Straw (3) after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Truist Park.

June 4, 2026

Blue Jays drop their lineup for tonight's Braves game - and there are some interesting choices

George Springer is back atop John Schneider's lineup card as Toronto tries to stop a 4-game slide in Atlanta.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) celebrates the win with relief pitcher Tanner Andrews (43) against the Miami Marlins at the end of the ninth inning at the Rogers Centre.

June 4, 2026

Blue Jays cut two more players ahead of tonight's game against the Braves

Chad Dallas joined John Schneider's active roster Thursday as Toronto optioned Hayden Juenger and designated Tanner Andrews for assignment.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) makes a catch for an out during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 4, 2026

Blue Jays broadcaster rips into the team live on air after loss to the Braves

Caleb Joseph gave John Schneider's Blue Jays the blunt version after Atlanta: the sloppiness has hit a breaking point.

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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 4, 2026

Alejandro Kirk's first game back gave the Blue Jays exactly what they were hoping for

Alejandro Kirk gave John Schneider a needed jolt Wednesday, homering in his first rehab game as Toronto waits for its catcher to return.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Joe Mantiply (35) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 4, 2026

Blue Jays place another pitcher on 60-day IL due to knee surgery

Joe Mantiply gave John Schneider a harder bullpen problem Wednesday when Toronto moved the lefty to the 60-day injured list.

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