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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) and third baseman Addison Barger (47) and right fielder Nathan Lukes (38) talk in the outfield in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game six of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

April 22, 2026

Blue Jays outfielder emerging as Tigers trade target

Daulton Varsho has given John Schneider a hard call as Detroit's center-field need starts lining up with Toronto's bigger deadline questions.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) is greeted by teammates after scoring during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

April 21, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. makes franchise history last night

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gave John Schneider another milestone Tuesday, moving into 6th place on the Blue Jays' all-time hits list with 1106.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

April 21, 2026

Blue Jays seem to have themselves some serious clubhouse problems

Eric Lauer put John Schneider on the spot, and the Blue Jays manager had to remind everyone who fills out the lineup card.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Nathan Lukes (38), right, greets second baseman Andres Gimenez (0) after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

April 21, 2026

Tonight’s Blue Jays lineup against the Angels is now in

Jordan Romano gave John Schneider's Blue Jays an odd side story Tuesday by taking a clear shot at Phillies fans before facing Toronto.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) in the dug out before the start of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre.

April 21, 2026

Awkward dugout moment between Dylan Cease and Davis Schneider turns heads

Dylan Cease gave John Schneider a dominant start, then added a strange dugout moment to the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Angels.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr sends message to Angels fans

April 21, 2026

What Vladimir Guerrero Jr. told Angels fans caught many off guard

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gave John Schneider a win in Anaheim, then made the whole night feel even bigger with one postgame line.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) sits during batting practice before a game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre.

April 21, 2026

Blue Jays get major injury updates on George Springer and Addison Barger

Yimi García gave John Schneider a real lift Wednesday, with George Springer and Addison Barger also moving closer for Toronto.

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New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) hits an RBI single in the first inning against the Athletics at Citi Field.

April 21, 2026

Bo Bichette might not be in New York much longer

Bo Bichette has become a real problem for Carlos Mendoza, and the Mets need more than patience now.

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A detail view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium

April 21, 2026

Blue Jays appear to have found their next starting pitcher

Chad Dallas has entered John Schneider's pitching picture after an unexpected public push from outside the Blue Jays' dugout.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland (77) pitches during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium

April 21, 2026

Blue Jays emerge as clear winners from trade with the Twins

Kendry Rojas debuts for Derek Shelton's Twins, but Toronto already looks like the club that won this deadline trade.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) pitches to the Athletics during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 20, 2026

Jeff Hoffman may no longer have his job after latest update

Jeff Hoffman has the Blue Jays truly question his job as a closer with his tough performance as of late.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

April 20, 2026

Another historic moment puts Blue Jays in MLB record books

Kazuma Okamoto gave John Schneider the jolt he needed Sunday as the Blue Jays matched a franchise mark with 8 runs in the first inning.

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April 20, 2026

Blue Jays’ plane hits snag ahead of Anaheim series

John Schneider and Max Scherzer turned a Blue Jays travel mess into a clubhouse story before first pitch in Anaheim.

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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Andres Gimenez against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

April 20, 2026

Blue Jays reveal why Andres Gimenez was pulled from the lineup

Daulton Varsho is finally back in the lineup which is great but fans were worried when they saw Andres Gimenez left out of the lineup.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates with teammates after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

April 20, 2026

Blue Jays reveal unexpected lineup decisions against the Angels

Daulton Varsho is back Monday, and John Schneider is putting the Blue Jays center fielder right near the top of the lineup against the Angels.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Eric Lauer (56) is relieved by manager John Schneider (14) against the Minnesota Twins during he sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 20, 2026

Blue Jays drama deepens as new details emerge on Eric Lauer and John Schneider

Eric Lauer and John Schneider gave Kevin Barker and Jeff Blair the kind of Blue Jays drama that does not die after 1 game.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field

April 20, 2026

ESPN sparks buzz with surprising Kevin Gausman trade update

Kevin Gausman is pitching like John Schneider's ace, but Toronto's ugly start is dragging him into trade talk anyway.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) hits a double against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Rogers Centre.

April 20, 2026

Daulton Varsho’s Blue Jays return date is now official

Daulton Varsho should be back Monday, and John Schneider is set to get one of the Blue Jays' steadiest players back in Anaheim.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tosses his bat after striking out in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

April 20, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. draws backlash from Blue Jays fans after latest development

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is still producing, but John Schneider now has to manage something louder around the Blue Jays star: real fan frustration.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 20, 2026

The real reason behind Jeff Hoffman’s struggles is finally clear

Jeff Hoffman's rough stretch looks real, but John Schneider now has data showing the Blue Jays closer is not falling apart the way his ERA suggests.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) walks off the mound after the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

April 19, 2026

Trey Yesavage injury update brings tough news for Blue Jays

Trey Yesavage is not joining John Schneider's rotation yet, and the Blue Jays are making the right call by slowing his return.

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