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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 2, 2026

Max Scherzer has unbelievable first rehab start

Max Scherzer gave John Schneider the rehab start the Blue Jays needed Sunday, and it looked a lot more like progress than hope.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Charles McAdoo (26) hits a single during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

June 1, 2026

The Blue Jays may have just found their next core pieces, and these two youngsters are making a strong case

Brandon Valenzuela and John Schneider have the Blue Jays riding a rookie class that already is flirting with franchise history.

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (24) leaves a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning at Rate Field.

June 1, 2026

The Twins just released a pitcher the Blue Jays know well, and a reunion in Toronto makes a lot of sense

Simeon Woods Richardson just hit the wire, and John Schneider has a real reason to think about bringing the former Blue Jays prospect back.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Davis Schneider (36) celebrates scoring against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

June 1, 2026

Things are going from bad to worse for Davis Schneider in Triple-A - and Toronto paying close attention

Davis Schneider went to Buffalo for a reset, but the Blue Jays outfielder still is not hitting his way out.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) pitches to the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 1, 2026

Blue Jays announce starting rotation for series against the Braves

Kevin Gausman gives John Schneider the ball first, and the Blue Jays' Atlanta pitching plan already looks like a real test.

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Borucki (47) is relieved by San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park.

June 1, 2026

Blue Jays fans have a soft spot for this pitcher, and the Giants just cut him loose

Ryan Borucki lost Tony Vitello's roster Sunday, and the former Blue Jays lefty is back in DFA limbo with the Giants.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Brenan Hanifee (75), center high-fives pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) to celebrate 4-0 win over Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

June 1, 2026

Blue Jays and Tigers linked in blockbuster 5-player trade

Tarik Skubal would change John Schneider's season fast, and the Blue Jays are again being tied to the biggest arm on the market.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Bo Bichette (11) celebrates in the dugout on a two run home run in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

June 1, 2026

Bo Bichette breaks his silence on his Blue Jays years in a candid and revealing interview

Bo Bichette and Carlos Mendoza are still working through the noise, but the former Blue Jays star says Toronto prepared him for New York.

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Toronto Blue Jays first round draft pick JoJo Parker takes batting practice before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre.

June 1, 2026

Move over - the Blue Jays have a new number one prospect, and the hype is completely justified

JoJo Parker just climbed to No.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Yohendrick Pinango (24) hits a single against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

June 1, 2026

Yohendrick Piñango's Blue Jays tenure just took a significant and unexpected turn for the worse

Yohendrick Piñango is slipping from John Schneider's lineup, and the Blue Jays may already be nearing a harder roster call than they wanted.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) tags out New York Mets right fielder MJ Melendez (1) on a steal attempt in the third inning during spring training at TD Ballpark.

May 31, 2026

Blue Jays are finally catching a break as Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger both receive encouraging updates

Addison Barger gave John Schneider a better update Saturday, and the Blue Jays also got Alejandro Kirk moving closer at the plate.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) leaves the game during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium

May 31, 2026

Shane Bieber made his return to the mound and it was rough

Shane Bieber gave John Schneider a tougher rehab update this time, and the Blue Jays right-hander finally looked a little human again.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) talks with manager John Schneider (14) before the start of a game against the Miami Marlins at the Rogers Centre.

May 31, 2026

John Schneider explains exactly what happened between Jesus Sanchez and the fan

Jesús Sánchez left after a fan toss went wrong, and John Schneider's explanation turned a weird Blue Jays injury scare even stranger.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) gets injured during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

May 31, 2026

Jesús Sánchez's X-rays are back after being hit by a fan-thrown ball, and the Blue Jays just shared the news

Jesús Sánchez gave John Schneider a scare, but the Blue Jays got the result they needed when his wrist X-rays came back clean.

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Jesus Sanchez leaves the game after being hit by a ball

May 31, 2026

Jesús Sánchez was struck by a ball thrown from the stands, and left the game against the Orioles

Jesus Sanchez left John Schneider's game after an apparent fan-thrown ball from the stands struck him in the outfield.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) throws during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

May 31, 2026

Jeff Hoffman's days with the Blue Jays could be numbered, and a recent report explains why

Jeff Hoffman put John Schneider back in a brutal bullpen spot Saturday, and Blue Jays fans are running out of patience.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) celebrates as Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Ernie Clement (22) slides home to score a run during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

May 31, 2026

George Springer has now missed multiple games and the Blue Jays' latest update isn't easing anyone's concerns

George Springer is out again for John Schneider, and another quick lineup absence has Blue Jays fans wondering if something is wrong.

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Teammates surround Baltimore Orioles infielder Pete Alonso (25) after Alonso hit a walk-off single in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

May 31, 2026

Blue Jays announce lineup for series finale against the Orioles

Nathan Lukes leads off for John Schneider this afternoon, and the Blue Jays are leaning on a different top of the order in Baltimore.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29), right, talk to assistant pitching coach Robin Lund (63) in the dugout during the fourth inning between Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

May 31, 2026

The Blue Jays are pushing hard to land a Cy Young winner from the Tigers

Tarik Skubal is back in John Schneider's orbit, and the Blue Jays just got tied to the biggest arm that could hit this deadline.

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Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (40) and pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) and catcher Carlos Narvaez (75) celebrate after a victory over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

May 30, 2026

The Blue Jays and Red Sox could pull off a trade that nobody in the AL East saw coming

Aroldis Chapman is the arm John Schneider should want most, with Sonny Gray right behind him if the Blue Jays call Boston.

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Detail photo. A Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove rest on the first base dugout steps at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium before the game against the Miami Marlins .

May 30, 2026

Blue Jays have another pitcher in need of major surgery

Joe Mantiply gave John Schneider another bullpen problem Thursday, with the Blue Jays lefty now headed for knee surgery.

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