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General Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays Ross Atkins watches batting practice against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rogers Centre.

May 11, 2026

Another Blue Jays starting pitcher may be done for the season

Jose Berrios and John Schneider are back in uncertain territory, and the Blue Jays suddenly have another real rotation problem on their hands.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) reacts after the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners during game three of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park.

May 11, 2026

Blue Jays receive crucial update on Shane Bieber

Shane Bieber is set to face live hitters Tuesday, and John Schneider still is not treating a Blue Jays return as close.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Eric Lauer (56) has a discussion with pitching coach Pete Walker (40) against the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

May 11, 2026

Eric Lauer addresses Blue Jays starting rotation fight

Eric Lauer knows John Schneider has not promised him anything in the Blue Jays rotation.

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May 11, 2026

Blue Jays expected to make tough veteran DFA decision

Tyler Heineman is feeling the squeeze, and John Schneider may soon have a catching decision he can't delay.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Tropicana Field.

May 10, 2026

Blue Jays share full starting rotation for series against the Rays

Kevin Gausman gives John Schneider the ball first as the Blue Jays line up for a tough 3-game set against the Rays.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider checks in with center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) after a potential injury against the Los Angeles Angels in the eigth inning at Rogers Centre.

May 10, 2026

Blue Jays facing backlash over latest roster transaction

Yohendrick Piñango may not stay out of John Schneider's lineup picture for very long.

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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.

May 10, 2026

Blue Jays make notable roster move involving veteran pitcher after Angels loss

Yariel Rodríguez is set to rejoin John Schneider's staff Monday, and the Blue Jays need fresh innings right away.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) looks on during batting practice before game two of the 2025 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre.

May 10, 2026

Blue Jays announce MRI update on Addison Barger

Addison Barger is heading for an MRI after John Schneider scratched him Sunday, a jarring turn less than 24 hours after his return.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (7) and right fielder Addison Barger (47) celebrate a win over the Athletics at Rogers Centre.

May 10, 2026

Addison Barger speaks after his first game back in weeks

Addison Barger gave John Schneider exactly the kind of jolt the Blue Jays needed in his first game back.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) reacts after striking out in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

May 10, 2026

Blue Jays remove Addison Barger from lineup after another injury

Addison Barger was pulled from John Schneider's lineup Sunday, another bad turn for a Blue Jays club that had just gotten him back.

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Toronto Blue Jays left field Jesus Sanchez (12) celebrates the victory over the Los Angeles Angels with center field Daulton Varsho (5) and right field Myles Straw (3) at Rogers Centre.

May 10, 2026

Blue Jays announce lineup for Mother's day matchup against the Angels

Brandon Valenzuela is back in John Schneider's lineup Sunday as the Blue Jays chase a Mother's Day sweep of the Angels.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Eric Lauer (56) pitches to the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning at Rogers Centre.

May 10, 2026

Eric Lauer pulled from Angels start after late Blue Jays decision

Eric Lauer is back in John Schneider's bulk plan again, and the Blue Jays lefty has already said he hates this setup.

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General view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat on the field during spring training at Spectrum Field.

May 10, 2026

Former Blue Jays manager and Hall of Famer tragically passes away

Bobby Cox died at 84 on Saturday, and John Schneider now works in a Toronto job Cox helped shape decades ago.

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New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field.

May 9, 2026

Blue Jays and Mets linked to trade for all-star starting pitcher

Freddy Peralta and John Schneider are getting linked for a reason, and the Blue Jays can see the fit with their rotation still stretched thin.

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Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) looks on during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Angel Stadium.

May 9, 2026

Blue Jays land Mike Trout in bold blockbuster trade proposal

Mike Trout and John Schneider are suddenly part of a Blue Jays trade idea, but this one looks a lot easier in a headline than it would in real life.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

May 9, 2026

The Blue Jays have officially found their new closer

Louis Varland and manager John Schneider look like they have given the Blue Jays a real closer now, not just another temporary bullpen patch.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Louis Varland (77) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

May 9, 2026

Blue Jays announce solid lineup against the Angels

Addison Barger is back in John Schneider's lineup Saturday, and the Blue Jays are wasting no time pushing him into a big spot

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger (47) runs to score against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Rate Field.

May 9, 2026

Blue Jays activate Addison Barger and make surprising cut

Addison Barger is back, but John Schneider's roster move came with a real surprise as the Blue Jays sent down Yohendrick Pinango

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) works out for spring training practice at Blue Jays Player Development Complex.

May 9, 2026

Blue Jays receive important injury update on Alejandro Kirk

Alejandro Kirk gave John Schneider another steady injury update Friday, and the Blue Jays catcher still looks to be moving on schedule.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitchers (left to right) Alek Manoah and Chris Bassitt and Jose Berrios and Bowden Francis and Kevin Gausman prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at Rogers Centre.

May 9, 2026

Kevin Gausman sends quite the message to Alek Manoah after facing him for the first time

Kevin Gausman and manager John Schneider heard Alek Manoah's name again Friday, and the Blue Jays ace answered with real warmth.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Ernie Clement (22) celebrates his run against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning on a single by third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (not pictured) at Target Field.

May 9, 2026

Ernie Clement makes major off-field announcement

Ernie Clement announced quite the new off-field news Thursday by landing a new ambassador role with WestJet.

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