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Independent baseball news written for fans of the Toronto Blue Jays, by fans of the team.

New York Mets designated hitter Bo Bichette (19) runs out a single against the Athletics during the sixth inning at Citi Field.

April 13, 2026

Bo Bichette's slow start backs Blue Jays call

Bo Bichette's ugly Mets start makes John Schneider's Blue Jays look a lot smarter for not forcing a bigger long-term bet.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) looks back towards the dugout as he lines up for the pre-game national anthems before playing the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre.

April 13, 2026

Blue Jays hit with another major blow as starter lands on 60-day IL

Shane Bieber gave John Schneider another rotation problem Monday when the Blue Jays moved the right-hander to the 60-day injured list.

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Chicago White Sox designated hitter Lenyn Sosa (50) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rate Field.

April 13, 2026

Blue Jays strike 3-player deal with White Sox for slugger

Lenyn Sosa gives John Schneider another right-handed bat after the Blue Jays traded for the White Sox infielder on Monday.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches to the Minnesota Twins during the second inning at Rogers Centre.

April 13, 2026

Max Scherzer delivers blunt message after Blue Jays' terrible loss

Max Scherzer gave John Schneider no excuses after Sunday's loss, and that was the only clean part of a brutal Blue Jays afternoon.

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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 13, 2026

Daulton Varsho fires back after Blue Jays fans start petition against him

Daulton Varsho gave John Schneider's Blue Jays a blunt answer: the walk-up song stays.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman (55) races after hitting a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark.

April 13, 2026

Blue Jays provide major Tyler Heineman injury update

Tyler Heineman's back spasms have pushed John Schneider deeper into Brandon Valenzuela's role behind the plate.

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Toronto Blue Jays first basema Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) pours water on designated hitter Justin Turner (2) after a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre.

April 12, 2026

Former beloved Blue Jays is officially done in the MLB

Justin Turner is moving on from John Schneider's Toronto orbit, signing with the Tijuana Toros after a rough finish to his 2025 Cubs season.

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April 12, 2026

Blue Jays reunite with former pitcher in surprising move

Josh Fleming is back with John Schneider's Blue Jays after a fast return on a new minor league deal.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) flips a ball out of his glove before throwing a pitch to the Minnesota Twins during the second inning at Rogers Centre.

April 12, 2026

Max Scherzer’s early exit gives Blue Jays new reason to worry

Max Scherzer gave John Schneider a rough afternoon, and now the Blue Jays need the right-hander to feel sound after it.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) celebrates hitting a two run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 12, 2026

John Schneider announces revamped Blue Jays lineup for Twins matchup

John Schneider's Sunday lineup puts Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the middle and hands Eloy Jiménez a real shot after George Springer went down.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a single against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 12, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blasts teammates after rough Blue Jays loss to the Twins

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gave John Schneider's clubhouse a direct message after Saturday's loss and George Springer's injury scare.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) walks towards the dugout before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre.

April 12, 2026

Blue Jays provide major Max Scherzer update after MRI

Max Scherzer gave John Schneider the update the Blue Jays needed: the MRI showed tendinitis, not ligament damage, and Sunday is back on.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Eloy Jimenez (74) scores a run by Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) sacrifice hit at JetBlue Park at Fenway South.

April 12, 2026

Blue Jays place George Springer on IL and call up his replacement

Eloy Jiménez gives John Schneider a new lineup card option after George Springer's toe injury forced Toronto into a fast roster pivot.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) takes batting practice before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre.

April 12, 2026

Blue Jays deliver tough George Springer injury update after CT scans

George Springer is suddenly a real concern for John Schneider after the Blue Jays confirmed a CT scan on the outfielder's left big toe.

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Toronto Blue Jays first round draft pick JoJo Parker prepares to take batting practice before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre.

April 12, 2026

Kodai Senga trade idea could sting Blue Jays

Kodai Senga is the kind of arm Toronto could use, but this Blue Jays trade idea asks Toronto to pay like a club with no future.

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

April 11, 2026

Why the Blue Jays landed a surprising spot in Toronto teams ranking

The Blue Jays surprised everyone last season and it looks like it made quite the impact as their are now Toronto's number one team.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) hits a one run double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

April 11, 2026

George Springer's slow start should not scare Blue Jays

George Springer and John Schneider have seen this kind of cold April before, which is why the Blue Jays are not acting like the leadoff spot needs a fix.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger (47) runs to score against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Rate Field.

April 11, 2026

Why Addison Barger will remain sidelined through Monday

Addison Barger will stay out through Monday's off day, with John Schneider saying the Blue Jays infielder is still not back to baseball activity.

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April 11, 2026

Blue Jays share George Springer injury update after fifth-inning exit

George Springer left John Schneider little choice after a crumpled finish to his last at-bat against the Twins in the bottom of the fifth.

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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 11, 2026

Lazaro Estrada’s short Blue Jays stint ends with IL move

Lazaro Estrada is back in Buffalo and on the injured list days after John Schneider used him in a brief Blue Jays bullpen stint.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Pat Gallagher (70) pitches in the second inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park.

April 11, 2026

Blue Jays move Brendan Cellucci, Pat Gallagher up

Brendan Cellucci is headed to Triple-A Buffalo, where manager Casey Candaele will also get Pat Gallagher as Toronto pushes two Double-A arms up.

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