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May 20, 2026

Blue Jays acquire new right handed pitcher following multiple injuries

Bradley Wilson is the pitcher John Schneider's organization added Monday, not the former Blue Jays arm some fans first assumed.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

May 20, 2026

John Schneider sends blunt message to Blue Jays hitters after Yankees loss

John Schneider did not dodge the problem after Tuesday's loss in the Bronx.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) is relieved in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners during game seven of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

May 20, 2026

Blue Jays receive major update on Shane Bieber and Alejandro Kirk

Alejandro Kirk gave John Schneider a needed lift Sunday, and Shane Bieber is right behind him with another big rehab test coming.

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Aaron Boone ejected against the Blue Jays

May 19, 2026

Aaron Boone ejected after Daulton Varsho sparks Yankees-Blue Jays tension

Daulton Varsho gave John Schneider a huge defensive moment Tuesday, and Aaron Boone's night unraveled right after it.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Yohendrick Pinango (24) receives congratulations from teammates after he hits a home run in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

May 19, 2026

Yankees broadcast sparks backlash over comments about Yohendrick Piñango

Yohendrick Piñango was involved in a strange side story Monday when a Yankees broadcast joke suddenly went sideways.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning at Comerica Park.

May 19, 2026

Blue Jays reveal Ernie Clement update after late lineup scratch

Ernie Clement is out of John Schneider's lineup tonight after waking up with strep throat.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Chase Lee (52) delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory

May 19, 2026

Blue Jays announce multiple roster moves ahead of matchup against the Yankees

Joe Mantiply hit the injured list Sunday, and John Schneider is turning to Chase Lee for bullpen help right away.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Nathan Lukes (38) leaves the game after sliding into second base against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Rogers Centre

May 19, 2026

Nathan Lukes takes major step toward Blue Jays return in Dunedin

Nathan Lukes gave John Schneider a needed step forward today, beginning a rehab assignment with Class-A Dunedin.

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New York Mets shortstop Bo Bichette (19) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park.

May 19, 2026

Bo Bichette makes unexpected comments on his future in New York

Bo Bichette gave Carlos Mendoza a telling answer about his Mets future after a rough start in New York.

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Broadcasters Michael Kay and Suzyn Waldman honor Yankees radio play-by-play announcer John Sterling before the game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium.

May 19, 2026

Blue Jays broadcaster involved in theft incident before Yankees matchup

Caleb Joseph had a frightening start to Sunday night at the Blue Jays Central studio, but the story ended a lot better than it could have.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

May 19, 2026

Max Scherzer update gives Blue Jays much-needed rotation boost

Max Scherzer gave John Schneider the kind of update the Blue Jays badly needed Sunday.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer (56) throws during the twelfth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

May 19, 2026

Blue Jays return for Eric Lauer from the Dodgers confirmed

Eric Lauer's Blue Jays exit looked a little more interesting at first, but the final return from the Dodgers turned out to be much smaller.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) looks on against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Chase Field.

May 18, 2026

John Schneider addresses Blue Jays batting order change involving Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider makes a pitching change in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.

May 18, 2026

John Schneider officially names Blue Jays fifth starter

Spencer Miles gives John Schneider a real fifth-starter answer, and the Blue Jays are finally treating Thursday like a defined role.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) watches from the dugout in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

May 18, 2026

Blue Jays make lineup changes ahead of big rematch against the Yankees

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) signals for a pitching change in the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field.

May 18, 2026

Aaron Boone sets tone for Yankees ahead of Blue Jays rematch

Aaron Boone gave John Schneider and the Blue Jays respect before their first Yankees matchup since last year's playoff exit.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Gio Urshela (3) hits a run scoring single against Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

May 18, 2026

Former Blue Jays third baseman announces his retirement

Gio Urshela retires, and the Blue Jays were one stop in a 10-season MLB run that took him across 8 clubs.

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

May 18, 2026

Ross Atkins seems to have found his trade deadline target

Freddy Peralta now sits on Ross Atkins' radar as the Mets slide and Carlos Mendoza faces a tougher summer.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Yohendrick Pinango (24) looks on from the dugout during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre.

May 18, 2026

Yohendrick Pinango opens up about the tragic loss of his father

Yohendrick Piñango and John Schneider are riding a breakout, but the Blue Jays outfielder is still playing with his father on his mind.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) receives congratulations from teammates after he hits a home run in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

May 18, 2026

Blue Jays announce starting rotation for the next 4 games vs the Yankees

Patrick Corbin gives John Schneider the ball Monday as the Blue Jays open a 4-game set against the Yankees with their rotation plan mostly in place.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) sits in dugout after he hits a home run in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

May 18, 2026

Joe Maddon sends message to Vladimir Guerrero Jr concerning struggles

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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