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Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll (7) scores a run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Chase Field.

April 19, 2026

John Schneider digs in on controversial decision after costly loss to the Diamondbacks

Jeff Hoffman still has John Schneider's backing after the Blue Jays closer gave up a grand slam in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Arizona.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) talks to right fielder Nathan Lukes (38) against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Chase Field.

April 19, 2026

Blue Jays receive worrying update on Nathan Lukes health

Nathan Lukes is still in John Schneider's lineup mix, and the Blue Jays outfielder is finally getting some relief from the vertigo that has dragged him

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Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll (7) celebrates with center fielder Alek Thomas (5) after hitting a grand slam against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning at Chase Field.

April 19, 2026

Diamondbacks make late move for Yankees infielder ahead of Blue Jays finale

Andrew Velazquez gives Torey Lovullo another infield depth look as the Diamondbacks head into Sunday's finale with the Blue Jays trying to finish a sweep.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) throws his bat after striking gout against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seventh inning at Chase Field.

April 19, 2026

Blue Jays once again forced into depleted lineup against the Diamondbacks

Daulton Varsho is still out Sunday, and John Schneider has posted another Blue Jays lineup without his center fielder against Arizona.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) hits a home run during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at TD Ballpark.

April 19, 2026

Blue Jays reveal Daulton Varsho status before final game against the Diamondbacks

Daulton Varsho could be back as soon as today or tomorrow, and John Schneider says the Blue Jays do not see a roster move coming.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) reacts against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth inning at Chase Field.

April 19, 2026

Max Scherzer sends Jeff Hoffman a blunt message after terrible collapse

Jeff Hoffman got public backing from Max Scherzer, and John Schneider's Blue Jays needed to hear it after another ugly late-inning stretch.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) looks on against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Chase Field.

April 19, 2026

John Schneider fires back at Eric Lauer with blunt pay grade remark

Eric Lauer got his answer from John Schneider, and the Blue Jays manager made it clear the opener call is not the pitcher's decision.

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Athletics third baseman Andy Ibanez (77) hits an RBI single against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park.

April 19, 2026

Athletics slugger reportedly on Blue Jays’ trade radar

The Athletics are looking at Blue Jays bullpen arms, and that kind of trade talk should make Toronto pause before it does anything rash.

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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Sproat (23) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at American Family Field.

April 19, 2026

Blue Jays facing harsh criticism on something they can't control

Kazuma Okamoto has not changed the tone, and John Schneider's Blue Jays are hearing the same old criticism about missing on star bats.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Richard Lovelady (68) during spring training workouts at TD Ballpark.

April 18, 2026

Nationals acquire former Blue Jays right hander

Richard Lovelady is back in the mix, and Blake Butera's Nationals are now the latest club giving the former Blue Jays lefty another chance to stick.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Myles Straw (3) slaps hands with Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Chase Field

April 18, 2026

Blue Jays forced into depleted lineup against the Diamondbacks

Daulton Varsho is out of Saturday's lineup, and John Schneider is already reshaping the Blue Jays card a day after the center fielder left in the third inning.

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Toronto Blue Jays George Springer (4) celebrates hitting a home run against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

April 18, 2026

Addison Barger and George Springer give Blue Jays much-needed good news

George Springer got a better rehab update Saturday, and John Schneider said Addison Barger is not far behind.

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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 18, 2026

Blue Jays exploring blockbuster trade to rescue their season

Sandy Alcántara would give John Schneider's Blue Jays a real jolt, but this trade idea asks Toronto to pay like a club chasing October right now.

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Toronto Blue Jays Cody Ponce (66) tips his cap to the fans upon leaving the game after being injured on a play at first base against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

April 18, 2026

Cody Ponce surgery update delivers tough news for Blue Jays

Cody Ponce underwent knee surgery Saturday, and John Schneider says the Blue Jays right-hander should be ready for 2027 Spring Training.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Lazaro Estrada (60) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning at Rate Field.

April 18, 2026

Blue Jays place another pitcher on 15-day IL

Lazaro Estrada is on the injured list days after John Schneider sent him back to Buffalo following a brief Blue Jays call-up.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a broken bat RBI single during the eighth inning at Chase Field.

April 18, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. update adds to Blue Jays’ growing injury concerns

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gave John Schneider a scare Saturday, but the Blue Jays manager expects his star first baseman to be fine tomorrow.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) is unable to catch a fly ball against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

April 18, 2026

Blue Jays announce MRI update on Daulton Varsho

Daulton Varsho gave John Schneider a scare, but Toronto woke up Saturday with a better injury outlook than it feared.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer (56) reacts after giving up a solo home run to Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) during the fourth inning at Chase Field.

April 18, 2026

Eric Lauer blasts John Schneider over Blue Jays’ pitching plan

Eric Lauer did not hide it Saturday, saying John Schneider's opener plan left the Blue Jays veteran frustrated before he ever took the mound.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) hits a one run single against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

April 17, 2026

What happened to Daulton Varsho? Injury update after third-inning exit

Daulton Varsho left in the third inning Friday, and John Schneider suddenly had a very different game on his hands against Arizona.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano (68) leaves the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth inning at TD Ballpark.

April 17, 2026

Jordan Romano hit with serious new issues

Jordan Romano is hearing the old noise again after another pair of late collapses brought back the worst parts of his final Blue Jays stretch.

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/41/ talks with Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) and Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman (55) in the fourth inning against there Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.

April 17, 2026

Blue Jays announce surprising lineup against the Diamondbacks

Blue Jays announce unique lineup against the Diamondbacks due to all of their injuries.

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