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Detroit Tigers center fielder Matt Vierling (8) is tagged out by Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez (0) trying to steal second in the second inning at Comerica Park.

May 17, 2026

John Schneider provides injury update on Andres Gimenez after scary collision

Andres Gimenez gave John Schneider a brief scare Sunday, but the Blue Jays walked away from the collision without a new injury problem.

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

May 17, 2026

Blue Jays sign new right-handed arm to strengthen pitching depth

Blake Purnell is joining John Schneider's organization after 1 start with the Sussex County Miners.

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A detailed view as hats belonging to the Los Angeles Dodgers rest on the steps inside the dugout during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.

May 17, 2026

Unexpected Blue Jays-Dodgers trade catches fans by surprise

Eric Lauer is not just leaving the Blue Jays. Ross Atkins found a way to turn a DFA situation into an actual trade with the Dodgers.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Eric Lauer (56) walks towards the dugout against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

May 17, 2026

Eric Lauer signs surprising deal with Blue Jays rival after Toronto exit

Eric Lauer and John Schneider are done in Toronto, with the left-hander now heading to the Dodgers after the Blue Jays cut him loose.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Yohendrick Pinango (24) sits in dugout in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

May 17, 2026

Yohendrick Pinango's Blue Jays future comes into focus ahead of roster move

Yohendrick Piñango is making John Schneider's next Addison Barger decision a lot harder than the Blue Jays probably expected.

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Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alek Manoah (47) pitches during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium.

May 17, 2026

Alek Manoah's rough Angels outing raises major questions about MLB future

Alek Manoah's 8-run collapse under Kurt Suzuki left his Angels future looking shakier than ever.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) sits in dugout in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

May 17, 2026

Blue Jays reveal lineup with major Vladimir Guerrero Jr. batting order change

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Adam MacKo (64) throws a pitch during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at TD Ballpark.

May 17, 2026

Blue Jays call up new arm after another injury setback

Adam Macko gives John Schneider a fresh left arm today after Tommy Nance landed on the injured list for the Blue Jays.

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Brandon Barriera reacts after he was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays as the 23th player in the MLB draft at XBox Plaza at LA Live.

May 17, 2026

Blue Jays lose another pitcher to IL in tough roster blow

Brandon Barriera gave Toronto's organization another tough injury update Friday when the Blue Jays put him on the 7-day minor-league injured list.

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John Schneider speaks on Vladimir Guerrero Jr

May 16, 2026

John Schneider makes message clear to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Chicago Cubs shortstop Cesar Izturis (3) tags out Milwaukee Brewers shortstop J.J. Hardy (7) completing a double-play during the fourth inning at Miller Park. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 6-3.

May 16, 2026

Blue Jays legacy connection takes surprising turn with Rangers deal

Cesar Izturis Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Nathan Lukes (38) looks on against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre

May 16, 2026

Blue Jays finally get injury update on Nathan Lukes

Nathan Lukes gave John Schneider a needed outfield update Saturday as the Blue Jays moved him closer to game action again.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring tenth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

May 16, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally addresses situation surrounding his health lately

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) hits a single against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning during game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

May 16, 2026

Blue Jays announce major injury update on Alejandro Kirk

Alejandro Kirk gave John Schneider a much better injury update Saturday as the Blue Jays catcher keeps moving toward a return.

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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 16, 2026

Blue Jays announce starting pitcher is set to have elbow surgery Wednesday

Jose Berrios and John Schneider are staring at the biggest Blue Jays injury call of the season.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) makes a jump throw to first base on a ground ball off the bat of Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler (not pictured) in the sixth inning at Comerica Park.

May 16, 2026

Blue Jays without key player in lineup against the Tigers

Brandon Valenzuela is out of John Schneider's lineup Saturday, and that is the first thing that jumps off Toronto's card in Detroit.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) takes the mound during the during the tenth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre.

May 16, 2026

John Schneider sends blunt message to Jeff Hoffman after Tigers loss

Jeff Hoffman heard it from John Schneider after Friday's loss, and the Blue Jays manager did not hide the issue.

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins speaks to the media before introducing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) before his MLB debut against the Oakland Athletics at Rogers Centre.

May 16, 2026

Blue Jays look like winners after Ross Atkins' major trade with Padres

Brandon Valenzuela has made John Schneider's life easier, and Ross Atkins' trade with San Diego looks better by the week.

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Action as the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels take on the Dunedin Blue Jays at Hammond Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. The Mussels won 3-2 in extra innings.

May 15, 2026

Blue Jays farm system gets boost from prospects dominating the minors

Pascual Archila is giving John Schneider another low-level Blue Jays name worth tracking in a hurry.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits an RBI single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

May 15, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. loses at the plate against the Tigers

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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

May 15, 2026

Blue Jays may have solved their fifth starter problem

Chad Dallas is giving John Schneider a real reason to think harder about Toronto's fifth-starter problem.

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