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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brendon Little (54) reacts after giving up a solo home run to Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (not pictured) in the eighth inning during game five of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park.

April 5, 2026

Brendon Little makes Blue Jays’ next roster move hard to ignore

Brendon Little gave John Schneider another bullpen problem Saturday, and the Blue Jays are running out of room to wait this out.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Steward Berroa (37) slides safe into second base as Tampa Bay Rays second base Brandon Lowe (8) attempted to tag him out during the second inning at Charlotte Sports Park.

April 5, 2026

Steward Berroa caught in Brewers DFA roster shuffle

Steward Berroa lost Pat Murphy's Brewers roster spot Friday, another hard turn for the former Blue Jays outfielder trying to stick in the majors.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 4, 2026

Another Jeff Hoffman blown save puts Blue Jays bullpen in focus

Jeff Hoffman gave John Schneider another late scare Friday, and Blue Jays fans were not in a forgiving mood this time.

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Chicago White Sox center fielder Derek Hill (25) scores as Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman (55) is unable to tag him out at home plate during the 10th inning at Rate Field.

April 4, 2026

Tyler Heineman takes blame for Blue Jays collapse after costly errors

Tyler Heineman left John Schneider's clubhouse in tears Saturday, owning the Blue Jays' last 2 losses as if they belonged to him alone.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brendon Little (54) throws to first base to get out Colorado Rockies right fielder Troy Johnston (20) during the tenth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 4, 2026

John Schneider puts Brendon Little on notice with latest message

Brendon Little heard it from John Schneider after another rough loss, and the Blue Jays manager did not hide where this is heading.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Eric Lauer (56) pitches to the Athletics during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

April 4, 2026

Eric Lauer illness leaves Blue Jays scrambling for bullpen answers

Eric Lauer is under the weather, and John Schneider's Blue Jays are suddenly scrambling to cover Saturday's game in Chicago.

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San Francisco Giants second baseman Tyler Fitzgerald (49) hits a one run home run during the eighth inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.

April 4, 2026

Blue Jays address key infield need with trade involving Giants

Tyler Fitzgerald gives John Schneider another infield option after the Blue Jays bought low on the former Giants utility man Saturday.

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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 4, 2026

Blue Jays get worrying Alejandro Kirk details from John Schneider

Alejandro Kirk gave John Schneider worse news than the Blue Jays first thought after that ugly exit in Chicago.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) watches a fly ball during the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

April 4, 2026

Blue Jays make catching move after Alejandro Kirk injury

Brandon Valenzuela is stepping into John Schneider's catcher problem after Alejandro Kirk was forced out of the lineup in Chicago.

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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 4, 2026

Alejandro Kirk X-ray results put new focus on Blue Jays catching depth

Alejandro Kirk left John Schneider with a real problem Saturday after X-rays revealed a fractured thumb and forced the catcher onto the injured list.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez (0) hits a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the eight inning at Rate Field.

April 4, 2026

Mason Fluharty start leaves Blue Jays lineup under microscope

Mason Fluharty gets the ball for John Schneider as the Blue Jays try to shake off Friday's gut-punch loss in Chicago.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) works out for spring training practice at Blue Jays Player Development Complex.

April 4, 2026

Trey Yesavage takes key Blue Jays rehab step

Trey Yesavage gave John Schneider's Blue Jays some needed pitching hope Friday by heading to Dunedin to begin his rehab assignment.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) looks on against the Athletics during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

April 3, 2026

Dylan Cease is quietly proving the Blue Jays right

Dylan Cease is already giving John Schneider exactly what a $210 million bet was supposed to buy.

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April 3, 2026

Mason Fluharty’s start leaves Blue Jays leaning on bullpen depth

Mason Fluharty is getting Saturday's ball for John Schneider, and that tells you right away this is no normal Blue Jays start.

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Texas Rangers pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) whips his brow between pitches during the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field.

April 3, 2026

Blue Jays make low-risk bet on former All-Star pitcher Patrick Corbin

Patrick Corbin gives John Schneider a new lefty arm, but the Blue Jays are sending him to Dunedin before he gets anywhere near Toronto.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) celebrates hitting a home run against the Athletics during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

April 3, 2026

Blue Jays face fresh catching concern after John Schneider update

Alejandro Kirk left John Schneider's Blue Jays with more than a scare Friday, and the postgame update only made the catcher problem feel heavier.

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April 3, 2026

Blue Jays catcher depth suddenly in focus after Alejandro Kirk injury

Alejandro Kirk left John Schneider's Blue Jays on shaky ground Friday after a foul ball smashed off his glove hand against the White Sox.

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (54) is relieved of pitching duties during the fifth inning against the Athletics at Fenway Park.

April 3, 2026

Cody Ponce’s setback is making Lucas Giolito a real Blue Jays fit

Lucas Giolito is still out there, and John Schneider's Blue Jays suddenly have a clear reason to move after Cody Ponce went down.

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Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (14) celebrates with pitcher Jordan Romano (68) after their victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

April 3, 2026

After a rough 2025, Jordan Romano suddenly looks like himself again

Jordan Romano has looked reborn for Kurt Suzuki, and the early signs say last year's mess may finally be behind him.

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Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable (15) walks back to the dugout after a pitching change against the Miami Marlins during the eighth inning at loanDepot Park

April 3, 2026

Will Venable changes the White Sox approach against the Blue Jays

Sean Burke will not get the first crack Friday, as Will Venable is already changing the White Sox script against the Blue Jays.

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Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) helps pick up balls after taking live batting practice prior to the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium.

April 3, 2026

Shohei Ohtani set for Blue Jays rematch on mound

Shohei Ohtani is coming back to Toronto, and Dave Roberts just gave the Blue Jays rematch a whole lot more juice.

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