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John Schneider speaks on Jeff Hoffman adapting to not being closer

May 2, 2026

John Schneider speaks on Jeff Hoffman's attitude in clubhouse after losing closer role

Jeff Hoffman is out of the closer role, but John Schneider says the Blue Jays reliever has not let go of his edge.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a ball thrown by Minnesota Twins pitcher Luis Garcia (40) in the ninth inning at Target Field.

May 2, 2026

Blue Jays announce loaded lineup vs the Twins this afternoon

Ernie Clement is back in John Schneider’s lineup this afternoon, and that gives the Blue Jays one less thing to worry about in Minnesota.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) looks on before playing the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre.

May 2, 2026

Blue Jays confirm Trey Yesavage's next start

Trey Yesavage is getting the Blue Jays’ next Sunday start, and that is the real takeaway from Toronto’s latest José Berríos update.

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Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano (59) meets with third baseman Yoan Moncada (10), shortstop Zach Neto (9) and baseman Adam Frazier (20) at the mound against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning at Rate Field.

May 2, 2026

Angels could give Blue Jays perfect blockbuster trade opportunity

Jose Soriano gives John Schneider the kind of trade target the Blue Jays can't ignore if this rotation keeps wobbling.

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Former Toronto Blue Jays Josh Donaldson throws the first pitch before the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners during game two of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

May 1, 2026

Josh Donaldson shows off $35 million card collection

Josh Donaldson gave John Gibbons-era Blue Jays fans another jolt this week, only this time it came from a $35 million card room.

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Boston Red Sox second baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2) throws the ball to first base for an out against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning at Target Field.

May 1, 2026

Isiah Kiner-Falefa sends message to Blue Jays fans after Game 7 treatment

Isiah Kiner-Falefa gave Chad Tracy a loaded storyline this week, dragging an ugly Blue Jays moment back into the Red Sox spotlight.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) looks on after losing to the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

May 1, 2026

Blue Jays reveal Ernie Clement update after late lineup scratch

Ernie Clement was out of John Schneider's lineup Friday, and Blue Jays fans immediately went to the same place: please let this be just a day off.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) fields a ground ball from Minnesota Twins designated hitter Josh Bell (56) in the sixth inning at Target Field.

May 1, 2026

Blue Jays lineup raises concerns with key players missing vs Twins

Ernie Clement is out of John Schneider's lineup tonight, and that changes the feel of this Blue Jays card right away.

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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 1, 2026

Blue Jays face new concern after latest starting pitcher setback

Gage Stanifer gave John Schneider another reason to watch Toronto's pitching depth closely after a wild Double-A start spun sideways again.

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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 1, 2026

Return timeline for Addison Barger announced

Addison Barger gave John Schneider a needed boost Thursday when his ankle rehab moved into baseball work that points toward a return.

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Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (14) celebrates the win with pitcher Jordan Romano (68) after defeating the Houston Astros at Daikin Park.

May 1, 2026

Angels’ real reason for releasing Jordan Romano comes to light

Jordan Romano put Kurt Suzuki in a bad spot, and the Angels cut the former Blue Jays closer before the road trip even ended.

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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 1, 2026

Eric Lauer sends message to Jose Berrios regarding losing rotation spot

Eric Lauer and John Schneider know what is coming if José Berríos is ready: Toronto's rotation gets tighter, and Lauer is the arm caught in it.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) celebrates hitting a home run against the Athletics during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

May 1, 2026

Alejandro Kirk recovery timeline comes into focus after surgery update

Alejandro Kirk gave John Schneider a needed lift Thursday when the Blue Jays catcher resumed throwing after thumb surgery.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (43) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Sahlen Field.

May 1, 2026

Mets cut ties with former Blue Jays right hander

Carl Edwards Jr gave Carlos Mendoza a short bullpen fix, but the Mets still pushed him off the roster on Thursday.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage looks on from the dugout during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre.

April 30, 2026

Blue Jays plan for Trey Yesavage moving forward

Trey Yesavage is back in John Schneider's rotation, and the Blue Jays are treating it like more than a normal injury return.

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Toronto Blue Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro during batting pratice on media day before game one of the World Series at Rogers Centre.

April 30, 2026

Mark Shapiro weighs in on another Canadian team coming to the MLB

Mark Shapiro and John Schneider now sit beside a bigger Canadian baseball question as Vancouver moves closer to an MLB bid.

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (66) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

April 30, 2026

Red Sox pitcher sparks dugout drama during game against Blue Jays

Brayan Bello put Chad Tracy in a bad spot, and the moment turned uglier when Toronto walked off with an 8-1 win.

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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.

April 30, 2026

Blue Jays option pitcher back to Triple-A

Chase Lee gave John Schneider one needed inning, then the Blue Jays sent him right back to Triple-A a day later.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) congratulates catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) on hitting a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 30, 2026

Blue Jays announce lineup vs Twins with George Springer finally back

George Springer gives John Schneider a veteran tone at the top as Toronto opens its Twins series behind Kevin Gausman.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) gets soaked with gatorade by first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (not pictured) after a win over the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre.

April 30, 2026

Blue Jays announce full starting rotation for 4 games against the Twins

Kevin Gausman gives John Schneider a steady lead-in as the Blue Jays line up a four-arm test against the Twins.

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A hat and glove belonging to Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jared Triolo (not pictured) on the field against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at PNC Park.

April 30, 2026

Pirates announce the tragic passing of 20 year old pitcher

Jarlen De La Paz, a former Pittsburgh Pirates minor league pitcher, has died at 20 after a reported car accident

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