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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) is congratulated in the dugout after he pitched against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark.

April 7, 2026

Max Scherzer’s next Blue Jays start comes into focus

Max Scherzer says he expects to make his next start, and the Blue Jays suddenly have a much calmer injury story.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) looks on before game six of the 2025 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre

April 7, 2026

Trey Yesavage takes next step in Blue Jays rehab plan

Trey Yesavage is looking at Thursday as the Blue Jays push their young right-hander one step closer to the rotation.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Eloy Jimenez (74) smiles after he checks on the balls and strikes during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park at Fenway South.

April 7, 2026

Eloy Jimenez gives Blue Jays a new roster puzzle to solve

Eloy Jimenez gave John Schneider a timely reminder this week that his bat is still very much alive.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) receives a new ball in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre.

April 6, 2026

Max Scherzer injury leaves Blue Jays in limbo

Max Scherzer has John Schneider waiting on relief, not scans, after the Blue Jays' loss to the Dodgers.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (7) and right fielder Addison Barger (47) celebrate a win over the Athletics at Rogers Centre.

April 6, 2026

Addison Barger injury gives Blue Jays a growing lineup concern

Addison Barger has John Schneider watching his lineup options closely after an ankle scare that still could send the Blue Jays to the injured list.

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Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas (72 during batting practice before the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium

April 6, 2026

Miguel Rojas knows Blue Jays fans will let him hear it

Miguel Rojas gave Dave Roberts the line Blue Jays fans in Toronto were always going to notice first.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) reacts after he was walked to load the bases during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field

April 6, 2026

John Schneider loads Blue Jays lineup with right-handed hitters

Blue Jays are looking for payback in a World Series rematch against the Dodgers tonight as the lineup has been announced for the first game of the series.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) waits for a drill to start during spring training at Bobby Mattick Training Center at Englebert Complex.

April 6, 2026

Alejandro Kirk surgery leaves Blue Jays with major hole

Alejandro Kirk is headed for thumb surgery Tuesday, and John Schneider just lost one of the Blue Jays' toughest players to replace.

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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 6, 2026

Blue Jays dump Austin Voth, call up Josh Fleming

Austin Voth is out, and John Schneider now has Josh Fleming as the Blue Jays' newest bullpen answer tonight.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) is relived by manager John Schneider (14) during the sixth inning at a MLB game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre.

April 6, 2026

John Schneider sends Blue Jays message after sweep

John Schneider told Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays to get back to their game after Chicago finished the sweep Sunday.

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A detailed view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat in the sixth inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

April 6, 2026

Blue Jays deepen pitching pipeline by adding Tomoya Kinjo

The Toronto Blue Jays have added to their pipeline by signing Japanese pitcher Tomoya Kinjo.

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

April 6, 2026

John Schneider provides encouraging Addison Barger update for Blue Jays

John Schneider providing some positive news regarding Addison Barger's injury after the loss last night.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) walks towards the dugout against the Athletics during the fourth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 6, 2026

Wasting Kevin Gausman’s starts is becoming a costly Blue Jays problem

Kevin Gausman needs more help, because the Blue Jays keep wasting the starts they can least afford to lose.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) hits a double that scores two runs in the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.

April 5, 2026

Daulton Varsho extension could prove huge for the Blue Jays

Daulton Varsho and John Schneider give the Blue Jays a clear extension test before MLB's next labour fight starts squeezing payroll logic.

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins speaks to the media during the press conference room at Rogers Centre

April 5, 2026

Ross Atkins turns Yusei Kikuchi into more

Ross Atkins and John Schneider are still cashing in the Yusei Kikuchi trade, and the Blue Jays' return keeps stretching in new directions.

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Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery (12) throws out Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) at second base during the ninth inning at Rate Field.

April 5, 2026

Addison Barger exits as Blue Jays turn to Sanchez

Addison Barger left John Schneider scrambling in the sixth inning Sunday, and the Blue Jays suddenly had another injury worry in Chicago. 

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan (41) stretches before throwing a pitch during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

April 5, 2026

Joe Ryan is emerging as a serious Toronto option before the trade deadline

Joe Ryan looks like the arm John Schneider's Blue Jays should be circling if Minnesota slips again.

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Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) delivers a throw during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, at Nationals Park

April 5, 2026

Blue Jays find needed rotation answer in Patrick Corbin

Patrick Corbin gave John Schneider a needed sign of life Saturday, and the Blue Jays suddenly have a real answer to the Cody Ponce problem.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider before a game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre.

April 5, 2026

Blue Jays reshuffle roster with moves involving Cody Ponce and Anthony Santander

Anthony Santander and John Schneider just lost more time together, with Toronto moving the slugger to the 60-day injured list before Sunday's finale.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) takes the ball from pitcher Brendon Little (54) in the eighth inning during game five of the ALCS round against the Seattle Mariners for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park.

April 5, 2026

Austin Voth and Joe Mantiply get the call as Blue Jays reshape bullpen

John Schneider and Austin Voth are part of Toronto's latest bullpen shake-up, with the Blue Jays making two relief changes before Sunday's game in Chicago.

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Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) celebrates with relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (58) teams win against the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game at Rate Field.

April 5, 2026

Blue Jays roll out new-look lineup for White Sox finale

George Springer is back on top for John Schneider, and the Blue Jays are pushing every button for one road win in Chicago.

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