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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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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) hits an RBI-double against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Rate Field.

April 11, 2026

Alejandro Kirk heads to Florida for next phase of rehab

Alejandro Kirk is still out, and John Schneider says the Blue Jays catcher will do much of his rehab work in Florida as the club waits on its starting backstop.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) and relief pitcher Braydon Fisher (63) celebrate a win over the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre.

April 11, 2026

What changed in the Blue Jays lineup for the Twins game

George Springer gets the leadoff DH job Saturday as John Schneider reshapes the Blue Jays lineup around Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a fresh bottom third.

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April 11, 2026

Austin Smith emerges as a rare two-way weapon for the Blue Jays

Austin Smith is giving John Schneider's Blue Jays something rare: a real two-way prospect worth tracking in the system.

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

April 10, 2026

Trey Yesavage nears return in encouraging news for the Blue Jays

Trey Yesavage gave John Schneider another sign Thursday that the Blue Jays may not be far from getting a real rotation boost back.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) reacts to a high inside pitch from Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Juan Mejia in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 10, 2026

George Springer sends clear message on Blue Jays start

George Springer and John Schneider are not hiding from the Blue Jays' rough start, and the veteran outfielder made that clear.

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park.

April 10, 2026

Why Patrick Corbin is giving the Blue Jays a needed innings boost

Patrick Corbin gives John Schneider a veteran shot at rotation stability as the Blue Jays hand him the ball against the Twins.

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A view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat before game four of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium.

April 10, 2026

Josbel Garcia emerges as another pitching gamble for the Blue Jays

Josbel Garcia gives John Schneider another young arm after the Blue Jays signed the right-hander to a minor league deal on April 7.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano (68) celebrates the team s win over the Baltimore Orioles after the last out of the game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

April 10, 2026

Jordan Romano’s Toronto health scare sparks major concern

Jordan Romano and John Schneider now have one more tough Toronto memory attached to the former Blue Jays closer's run.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman (6) flips the ball to first base after fielding a ball hit by Kansas City Royals shortstop Humberto Arteaga (not pictured) in the fourth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 10, 2026

Marcus Stroman emerges as the Blue Jays’ top free-agent target

Marcus Stroman might be headed back to Toronto after the latest update suggest he might be able to help with all of their injury problems.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Davis Schneider (center) gets doused with ice water by center fielder Myles Straw (3) and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) after a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre.

April 10, 2026

John Schneider changed the Blue Jays lineup against the Twins

Patrick Corbin gets the ball as John Schneider rolls out a speed-heavy Blue Jays lineup against the Twins on Friday.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Jonatan Clase (8) hits during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

April 10, 2026

Blue Jays dealt setback as John Schneider loses Jonatan Clase to 7-day IL

Jonatan Clase is out for now, and John Schneider just lost another Blue Jays outfield option from the upper levels of the system.

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (54) pitches against the Athletics during the third inning at Fenway Park.

April 10, 2026

Why the Blue Jays are expected to sign a former All-Star pitcher

John Schneider's Blue Jays do not need another theory arm right now. They need innings, and Lucas Giolito is one of the few free-agent paths left

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) works out for spring training practice at Blue Jays Player Development Complex.

April 10, 2026

The Blue Jays are paying a draft price for the Dylan Cease deal

Dylan Cease already cost John Schneider's Blue Jays draft ground, and now Toronto is stuck with MLB's second-lowest 2026 bonus pool.

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New Hampshire Fisher Cats starting pitcher Fernando Perez, center, has a meeting at the mound with shortstop Alex De Jesus, left, and catcher Robert Brooks during the second inning of a Minor League Baseball game at Canal Park, Aug. 21, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.

April 9, 2026

Blue Jays prospects pull off bizarre 10-run inning in wild rally

John Tamargo Jr. watched the Blue Jays' Double-A club do something Tuesday night that barely sounds real: score 8 runs before recording its first hit.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Louis Varland (77) throws to first base to force out Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (not shown) in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 9, 2026

John Schneider’s stance on Louis Varland after Blue Jays win turns heads

Louis Varland gave John Schneider another reason to trust him in Toronto's 4-3 win over the Dodgers Wednesday.

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Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) gets a hug following his complete game shutout win over the Chicago White Sox by third baseman Javier Sanoja (8) at loanDepot Park.

April 9, 2026

Why a Sandy Alcantara trade idea tests the Blue Jays’ urgency

Sandy Alcantara gives John Schneider the kind of trade question the Blue Jays can't ignore after Cody Ponce's season-ending injury.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Josh Fleming (35) throws a pitch during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark.

April 9, 2026

Blue Jays make surprising move, release two pitchers from 26-man roster

Josh Fleming leaves John Schneider's Blue Jays after a one-week whirl, and Austin Voth is gone too.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) takes a bat against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 9, 2026

Daulton Varsho's walk-up song sparks Blue Jays petition

Daulton Varsho and John Schneider now have one more strange Blue Jays storyline to deal with: fans want the outfielder's walk-up song changed.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer (56) delivers during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field.

April 9, 2026

Blue Jays make surprising rotation call for Twins series

Blue Jays announce surprising starting rotation for their series against the Minnesota Twins starting tomorrow.

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Texas Rangers catcher Danny Jansen (9) reacts after striking out against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Sloan Park.

April 9, 2026

Danny Jansen could solve a growing Blue Jays need after Kirk injury

Danny Jansen gives John Schneider a clean trade target as the Blue Jays search for help after Alejandro Kirk's thumb injury.

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