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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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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) take the ball to relieve pitcher Mason Fluharty (68) in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

June 4, 2026

Blue Jays announce unexpected starter for tonight's game against the Braves

Mason Fluharty gets the ball for John Schneider tonight, with Toronto turning to a bullpen arm against Atlanta.

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The Toronto Blue Jays stand during the USA national anthem before a game against the Miami Marlins at the Rogers Centre.

June 4, 2026

The Blue Jays and Marlins could be on the verge of a blockbuster deal - and the names involved would surprise

Sandy Alcantara is the arm John Schneider should target if the Blue Jays want to jolt this season back to life.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) breaks his bat as he hits a double against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 3, 2026

Blue Jays get some news on Addison Barger and Lenyn Sosa

Addison Barger gave John Schneider the better injury update Tuesday, with Lenyn Sosa still a step behind in Dunedin.

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (24) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Tropicana Field.

June 3, 2026

The Blue Jays just traded with the Twins to reunite with a familiar face

Simeon Woods Richardson is back with John Schneider's Blue Jays after Toronto swung a reunion trade with Minnesota.

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Toronto Blue Jays Chad Dallas throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at TD Ballpark.

June 3, 2026

The Blue Jays made a surprise roster move hours before their Braves matchup

Chad Dallas joined John Schneider in Atlanta as Toronto left Thursday's start against the Braves wide open.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) looks on before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 3, 2026

The Blue Jays are running out of time to solve their Vladimir Guerrero Jr. problem

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) looks on against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 3, 2026

Blue Jays fans have been waiting for news on Dylan Cease - and what was just announced changes things

Dylan Cease gave John Schneider the update Toronto needed, with the Blue Jays right-hander lined up for a rehab start Thursday in Buffalo.

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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 3, 2026

The Blue Jays' lineup crisis just got deeper - and Andrés Giménez is at the center of it

Andrés Giménez is turning into a lineup problem John Schneider can't keep brushing aside in Toronto.

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Justin Topa (48) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning at Target Field.

June 3, 2026

The Blue Jays made a veteran pitching addition and the timing says everything

Justin Topa is joining John Schneider's Blue Jays mix after Toronto signed the former Twins reliever to a minor league deal.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park.

June 3, 2026

Kevin Gausman unloads on the Blue Jays after a loss that changes everything

Kevin Gausman gave John Schneider the blunt version after Atlanta: the leadoff walk was on him, and the Blue Jays keep handing away too much.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 3, 2026

The clock appears to be running out on Jeff Hoffman's time in Toronto - and nobody should be surprised

Jeff Hoffman is back in John Schneider's spotlight, but the Blue Jays reliever looks more snakebit than broken right now.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) speaks to Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez (0) during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 3, 2026

Blue Jays announce the severity of Jesus Sanchez' injury

Jesús Sánchez gave John Schneider a better Blue Jays injury update Tuesday, and the outfielder already looks close to getting back in the lineup.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eleventh inning during game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

June 2, 2026

The Blue Jays just shared a Shane Bieber injury update - and it's exactly what fans were hoping to hear

Shane Bieber gave John Schneider a real Blue Jays lift Tuesday, with the injured right-hander now moving toward his next rehab checkpoint.

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Blue Jays broadcaster takes a shot at the Dodgers

June 2, 2026

Jamie Campbell didn't hold back when it came to the Dodgers, and his comments are making the rounds

Jamie Campbell gave the Dodgers another sharp jab Sunday by naming the Blue Jays when asked for a better World Series loser than the champion.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) scores a run during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 2, 2026

Ernie Clement love affair with Toronto continues to grow

Ernie Clement has become John Schneider's steady answer, and Blue Jays fans are turning a former castoff into one of Toronto's most loved names.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) runs after hitting a three run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning during game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

June 2, 2026

Blue Jays announce Alejandro Kirk's first game back

Alejandro Kirk is finally heading back into games for John Schneider, with the Blue Jays catcher opening a rehab assignment Tuesday in Dunedin.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Mason Fluharty (68) throws during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 2, 2026

Blue Jays announce lineup changes ahead of matchup against the Braves

Nathan Lukes is back near the top for John Schneider, and the Blue Jays are sticking with a lineup shape they trust against Atlanta.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Romano (68) and catcher Danny Jansen (9) react to a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park

June 2, 2026

Former fan favorite Jordan Romano is off to a tough start with the Rockies - and it's hard to watch

Jordan Romano is a long way from Toronto's bullpen now, and the former Blue Jays closer keeps sliding farther from the pitcher Toronto loved.

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A detail view of a Tampa Bay Rays hat and glove lay in the dugout at Tropicana Field.

June 2, 2026

Blue Jays release pitcher ahead of series against the Braves

Austin Voth is off John Schneider's roster again, and the Blue Jays reliever has now elected free agency after a blink-and-you-missed-it Toronto stint.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer (33) pitches during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.

June 2, 2026

Eric Lauer is making the Blue Jays look very bad right now - and Dodgers fans couldn't be happier

Eric Lauer just gave John Schneider another reason to second-guess this trade, and Toronto's pitching mess only makes it louder.

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