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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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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) talks with the media before the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

April 9, 2026

Dave Roberts defends Shohei Ohtani after Blue Jays take issue

Shohei Ohtani got full support from Dave Roberts after the Blue Jays questioned his between-inning warmup time.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) reacts to a third strike call against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 9, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract changes everything for the Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got his deal, and John Schneider now manages under a very different kind of heat in Toronto.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) waves off assistance as he makes a solo put out against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 8, 2026

Why Jeff Passan believes the Blue Jays aren't a real AL East threat

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and John Schneider have a new Blue Jays problem: the Yankees are already setting the division pace.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) and Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Steward Berroa (37) warm up before a game against the Philadelphia Phillie during spring training at TD Ballpark.

April 8, 2026

Steward Berroa lands with Phillies after Blue Jays exit

The Phillies announced that they have acquired former Blue Jays Steward Berroa.

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New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium.

April 8, 2026

Why a blockbuster Blue Jays-Mets trade proposal is turning heads

Kodai Senga and John Schneider are suddenly tied to a trade idea that would ask the Blue Jays to pay a steep price for rotation help.

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George Springer and Dave Roberts get into altercation

April 8, 2026

Why George Springer sparked a Dodgers dugout flare-up

George Springer got Dave Roberts' attention before the Blue Jays even settled into Wednesday's finale, and John Schneider's club looked ready for a fight

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Brandon Valenzuela apologizes to Shohei Ohtani

April 8, 2026

Brandon Valenzuela owns Ohtani moment after Blue Jays loss

Brandon Valenzuela spoke to the media yesterday following his incident with Shohei Ohtani.

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Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker (23) hits an RBI double against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 8, 2026

Kyle Tucker reveals why the Blue Jays came up short in free agency

Kyle Tucker finally revealed during a recent interview why he decided to reject the Blue Jays offer this winter.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) bunts to get on base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

April 8, 2026

Why John Schneider is sticking with speed in Dodgers finale

John Schneider sends Dylan Cease out with George Springer leading a Blue Jays lineup built to avoid a sweep this afternoon.

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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 8, 2026

John Schneider fires back after controversial balk ejection

John Schneider backed Kevin Gausman hard after Tuesday's ejection, and the Blue Jays manager did not soften his postgame read one bit.

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

April 8, 2026

Blue Jays’ pressure grows as fans keep staying away

Blue Jays fans seem to be boycotting the Rogers Centre despite recent success across the board.

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April 7, 2026

Shohei Ohtani clipped by Brandon Valenzuela in Dodgers blowout win

Brandon Valenzuela and John Schneider got another reminder Monday that nothing stays small when Shohei Ohtani is in the box.

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Blue Jays manager John Schneider thrown out

April 7, 2026

Controversial balk call gets Blue Jays manager John Schneider tossed vs. Dodgers

John Schneider lost his cool backing Kevin Gausman after Dan Merzel's balk call, and the Blue Jays manager got tossed in the fifth inning Tuesday.

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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Globe Life Field.

April 7, 2026

Blue Jays make pitching switch with Josh Fleming out, Patrick Corbin in

Patrick Corbin gives John Schneider a veteran arm after the Blue Jays dumped Josh Fleming in another fast bullpen shakeup.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) takes a break during spring training at the Bobby Mattick Training Center at Englebert Complex.

April 7, 2026

Alejandro Kirk uncertainty leaves Blue Jays exposed

Alejandro Kirk now has a 6-week recovery timeline, the Blue Jays have a long stretch without their starting catcher.

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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 7, 2026

Cody Ponce surgery delivers tough blow to Blue Jays plans

Cody Ponce and John Schneider got the answer the Blue Jays feared most: his ACL surgery next week will likely end his 2026 season.

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San Francisco Giants second baseman Tyler Fitzgerald (49) reacts after hitting a one run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning at Oracle Park.

April 7, 2026

Blue Jays lose Addison Barger to IL and turn to Tyler Fitzgerald

Addison Barger is out, and John Schneider now turns to Tyler Fitzgerald as the Blue Jays patch another early roster problem.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) shake hans before the start of the game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre.

April 7, 2026

John Schneider rolls out new-look Blue Jays lineup against Dodgers

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stays at the center as John Schneider rolls out a new Blue Jays lineup against the Dodgers tonight.

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates the win against the Toronto Blue Jays at the end of the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 7, 2026

New Shohei Ohtani clip reignites Blue Jays anger

Shohei Ohtani had Blue Jays fans upset after the Dodgers 14-2 win as his post-game antics went viral online.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider looks on from the dugout before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field.

April 7, 2026

John Schneider faces Blue Jays accountability heat

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and John Schneider now wear a 5-game Blue Jays skid that has turned fan frustration into something louder.

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