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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) walks to the dugout after he pitched the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

May 8, 2026

Blue Jays announce MRI results for Jose Berrios

José Berríos and John Schneider are back in a holding pattern after the Blue Jays revealed troubling MRI details on the starter's elbow.

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Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alek Manoah reacts after being pulled against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Sloan Park.

May 8, 2026

Alek Manoah sends message to the Blue Jays ahead of matchup

Alek Manoah is back in Toronto, and John Schneider now sees a familiar former Blue Jays arm returning with a lot on his mind.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) hits a single against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning during game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

May 8, 2026

Blue Jays reveal why Addison Barger was pulled from the lineup

Addison Barger is not in John Schneider's lineup Friday, but the Blue Jays say the reason is travel, not a fresh injury problem.

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=Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Lenyn Sosa (50) fields the ball against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Tropicana Field.

May 8, 2026

Blue Jays make surprising Addison Barger call in latest lineup

Addison Barger is not back in John Schneider's lineup Friday, and that is the first thing Blue Jays fans will notice against the Angels.

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New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) looks on in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

May 8, 2026

Mets announce unexpected position change for beloved former Blue Jay Bo Bichette

Bo Bichette is back at shortstop for Carlos Mendoza, and the former Blue Jays star did not sound bothered by the switch one bit.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) juggles the ball at a MLB game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre.

May 8, 2026

Max Scherzer voices frustration after latest injury update

Max Scherzer and John Schneider are stuck in a frustrating place, and the Blue Jays right-hander finally said it out loud.

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Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alek Manoah against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Sloan Park.

May 8, 2026

Angels make announcement concerning Alek Manoah ahead of series vs the Blue Jays

Alek Manoah is heading back to Toronto, and manager Kurt Suzuki plans to use the former Blue Jays All-Star out of the Angels bullpen this weekend.

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Fans wait in line before the Opening Day game between the Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

May 8, 2026

City of Toronto issues warning to Blue Jays fans ahead of Angels series at Rogers Centre

John Schneider and the Blue Jays are back home Friday, but fans driving in for the Angels series need to brace for a rough trip into Toronto.

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May 8, 2026

Blue Jays may trade veteran pitcher as deadline decision looms

Jeff Hoffman is struggling, but John Schneider would be making a mistake if the Blue Jays treated that slump like a reason to move him.

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins talks with the media during batting practice against the San Francisco Giants at Rogers Centre

May 7, 2026

Blue Jays linked to top trade target as perfect landing spot

Sandy Alcantara and John Schneider are already getting linked, and the Blue Jays can see why with the rotation wearing thin again.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning at Tropicana Field.

May 7, 2026

Blue Jays decision on Patrick Corbin's future now seems clear

Patrick Corbin is giving John Schneider a reason to keep him in Toronto's rotation longer than anyone expected.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) walks onto the field during batting practice before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre.

May 7, 2026

Blue Jays fans rip John Schneider for latest Vladimir Guerrero Jr. decision

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got the bat in his hands Tuesday, but John Schneider's timing is what left Blue Jays fans arguing after another loss to Tampa Bay.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah (6) participates in media day at the Blue Jays Player Development Complex.

May 7, 2026

Alek Manoah opens up before facing Blue Jays in reunion game

Alek Manoah is back with Kurt Suzuki's Angels, and the former Blue Jays All-Star says the grind back has changed how he sees the game.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) throws to second for a pick off to end the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

May 7, 2026

Blue Jays receive worrying MRI update from Jose Berrios

José Berríos is still in limbo, and John Schneider is not ready to give the Blue Jays a final answer on the right-hander's elbow yet.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning at Rogers Centre.

May 7, 2026

Blue Jays announce starters for entire series against the Angels

Dylan Cease gets the ball Friday for John Schneider as the Blue Jays open a needed home series against the Angels at Rogers Centre.

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General view of the stadium exterior before game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

May 7, 2026

Blue Jays fans need to know about latest Rogers Centre schedule change

John Schneider's Blue Jays will play much earlier on June 23, and the reason has nothing to do with pitching plans or travel.

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Dunedin, Florida, USA;Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) is congratulated in the dugout after he hit a grand slam during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at TD Ballpark.

May 7, 2026

John Schneider hints at who could lose spot when Addison Barger returns

Davis Schneider is staring at John Schneider's toughest Blue Jays roster call with Addison Barger set to return Friday.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Sean Keys (89) singles against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning during spring training at TD Ballpark.

May 7, 2026

Blue Jays have new slugging infielder with star potential

Sean Keys is tearing through Double-A, and John Schneider may soon have a real prospect decision heading toward Toronto.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) reacts in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

May 6, 2026

Chris Bassitt's kids are confused why he no longer plays for Toronto

Chris Bassitt is with Craig Albernaz now, but the former Blue Jays starter says the bird switch at home has taken some explaining.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) is relieved by manager John Schneider (14) during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre.

May 6, 2026

Blue Jays receive unfortunate injury update on Max Scherzer

Max Scherzer gave John Schneider a mixed injury update Tuesday, and the Blue Jays right-hander sounded far more concerned about his forearm than his ankle.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) walks towards the dugout against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

May 6, 2026

Kevin Gausman sends message to Blue Jays room following rough start

Kevin Gausman and manager John Schneider have heard the noise, and the Blue Jays starter is telling his clubhouse to answer it better.

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