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Los Angeles Angels second baseman Vaughn Grissom (5) is out at second as Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez (0) throws to first for the out against catcher Logan O'Hoppe (14) during the third inning at Angel Stadium.

April 26, 2026

Andres Gimenez update after Blue Jays remove him from lineup

Andrés Giménez was out of John Schneider's lineup Sunday, and the Blue Jays manager made it clear offense mattered more than routine.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Myles Straw (3) scores on a bases loaded walk against the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

April 26, 2026

Blue Jays announce unexpected lineup in finale against the Guardians

Blue Jays looking to walk away with a series win against the Guardians with a surprising lineup.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) celebrates with outfielder Davis Schneider (36) after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. M

April 26, 2026

Beloved Blue Jays outfielder expected to lose spot in roster crunch

Davis Schneider is running out of room on John Schneider's roster as the Blue Jays get closer to Addison Barger's return.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland (77) is greeted by teammates after a pitching change during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

April 25, 2026

Louis Varland facing backlash over situation with Dodgers fans

Louis Varland gave John Schneider a lighter Blue Jays moment Saturday when he realized too late he had signed a Dodgers fan's glove.

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Boston Red Six chief baseball officer Craig Breslow speaks to the media during the MLB General Manager's Meetings at Omni Scottsdale Resort Spa.

April 25, 2026

Blue Jays division rival fire manager and multiple coaches

John Schneider watched Alex Cora get fired Saturday, and the Blue Jays manager should hear the warning coming straight from Boston.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Eric Lauer (56) pitches to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

April 25, 2026

Clubhouse drama could push Blue Jays starter onto trade block

Eric Lauer has put John Schneider in a tougher spot, and the Blue Jays may need to think bigger than a bullpen move now.

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins talks with the media during batting practice between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners before game two of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

April 25, 2026

Ross Atkins clarifies Jeff Hoffman's new Blue Jays role after being demoted

Jeff Hoffman and John Schneider are headed into a different bullpen setup, and Ross Atkins made that clear Friday.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) gets ready for batting practice before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre.

April 25, 2026

Blue Jays shake up roster ahead of Guardians game after tough loss

Myles Straw got John Schneider's leadoff call Saturday as the Blue Jays opened the afternoon still without George Springer.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) and catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) greet after the bullpen session for spring training practice at Blue Jays Player Development Complex.

April 25, 2026

Blue Jays demote pitcher from starting rotation and announce Trey Yesavage’s first start

Eric Lauer lost John Schneider's rotation trust Saturday when the Blue Jays moved him to the bullpen and lined up Trey Yesavage for Tuesday.

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Wisconsin Timber Rattlers' Ben Metzinger (23) tags out South Bend Cubs Yohendrick Pinango (22) during their baseball game Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.

April 25, 2026

Blue Jays place another pitcher on 60-day IL and call up outfielder

Yohendrick Pinango got John Schneider's call Saturday as the Blue Jays reshaped their roster around another Yimi García setback.

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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.

April 25, 2026

Nathan Lukes lands on IL after MRI results

Nathan Lukes gave John Schneider another setback Saturday when the Blue Jays placed him on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) reacts in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

April 25, 2026

Blue Jays GM confirms Trey Yesavage's return date

Trey Yesavage has John Schneider waiting on a big call as the Blue Jays debate whether his next pitch comes in Toronto.

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Detailed view of the batting helmet of Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field

April 24, 2026

Blue Jays clear roster space with surprising infielder DFA

Tyler Fitzgerald paid the price Friday when John Schneider's Blue Jays cleared him off the 40-man roster with a designation for assignment.

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April 24, 2026

Nathan Lukes injury update after leaving in the 1st

Nathan Lukes gave John Schneider another injury scare Friday after leaving in the first inning against Cleveland.

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Texas Rangers catcher Willie MacIver (47) in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium.

April 24, 2026

Blue Jays land Rangers catcher in surprising one-for-one trade

Willie MacIver gave John Schneider's Blue Jays another catching option Friday after Toronto acquired him from Texas for cash considerations.

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The glove, player information card and hat of Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (not pictured) in the dugout of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre.

April 24, 2026

Blue Jays bring in new pitcher amid growing concerns on the mound

Jose Alvarez joined John Schneider's organization Tuesday after the Blue Jays signed the right-hander to a minor league contract.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium.

April 24, 2026

Jeff Hoffman responds to being removed as closer

Jeff Hoffman gave John Schneider the answer the Blue Jays needed after losing the closer job, even if the situation still stings.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) throws in the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners during game six of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

April 24, 2026

Ross Atkins names new Blue Jays closer as Jeff Hoffman loses role

Jeff Hoffman is out as John Schneider's closer, and the Blue Jays are finally changing the shape of their bullpen.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tommy Nance (45) looks on after a pitching change during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

April 24, 2026

Blue Jays face Guardians without key player in latest lineup

George Springer stayed out of John Schneider's lineup Friday as the Blue Jays opened their Guardians series still waiting on his return.

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

April 24, 2026

The Blue Jays seem to have found themselves another star pitcher

Reece Wissinger is making John Schneider's organization look smart after the Blue Jays plucked him out of the undrafted market.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) shows the heart symbol after his solo home run against the Athletics in the first inning at Rogers Centre.

April 24, 2026

George Springer’s future with Blue Jays in doubt amid off-field controversy

George Springer has John Schneider facing fresh speculation after fans noticed the Blue Jays veteran's Toronto-area home tied to a $6.4 million listing.

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