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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (7) before a game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre.

April 3, 2026

Kazuma Okamoto’s link to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says plenty about what comes next

Kazuma Okamoto gave John Schneider a revealing take this week, saying Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the Blue Jay he really looks up to.

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Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alek Manoah against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Sloan Park.

April 2, 2026

Alek Manoah’s rough spring just cost him his Angels role

Alek Manoah is still on Kurt Suzuki's Angels payroll, but his spring left him on the 15-day injured list instead of the mound.

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Toronto Blue Jays Cody Ponce (66) pitches to the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

April 2, 2026

After the Cody Ponce setback, Luis Severino makes more sense for the Blue Jays

Luis Severino is the kind of arm John Schneider's Blue Jays should be sizing up after Cody Ponce's injury ripped a hole in the rotation.

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New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) looks on from the dugout against the Washington Nationals during the third inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

April 2, 2026

Bo Bichette slump makes Blue Jays look smart

Bo Bichette's early slide with Carlos Mendoza's Mets is already making John Schneider's Blue Jays look smart for walking away.

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April 2, 2026

Blue Jays prospect Micah Bucknam loses 2026 season to injury

Micah Bucknam's first full year in Toronto's system just got ripped away before it ever really started.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

April 2, 2026

Trevor Bauer resurfaces with the Long Island Ducks

Trevor Bauer is heading back to U.S. ball, and Lew Ford's Long Island Ducks just gave him his next shot.

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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 2, 2026

The Blue Jays’ weather delay just made this White Sox series a lot bigger

Dylan Cease will have to wait, as John Schneider's Blue Jays lost Thursday's chance to reset when Chicago weather wiped out the opener.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Rogers Centre.

April 2, 2026

Max Scherzer turns World Series heartbreak into a powerful message

Max Scherzer gave John Schneider the edge Toronto needed Tuesday, still carrying the burn from the Blue Jays' World Series loss into 2026.

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San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) throws to first base but can’t get the out on San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) during the fifth inning at Petco Park.

April 2, 2026

Matt Chapman’s reaction to Casey Schmitt’s error says it all

Matt Chapman lost his cool Wednesday, and Tony Vitello's Giants suddenly had an infield problem out in the open.

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Toronto Blue Jays former player Roberto Alomar throws out the first pitch before the American League wild card playoff baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre.

April 2, 2026

Roberto Alomar’s latest shot at Mark Shapiro escalates the ban fight

Roberto Alomar dragged Mark Shapiro back into the story Thursday, breaking years of silence over his April 30, 2021 permanent ban.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) pitches to the Colorado Rockies during the second inning at Rogers Centre.

April 1, 2026

Blue Jays lose, but Kevin Gausman still makes MLB history

Kevin Gausman gave John Schneider a historic start Wednesday, and the Blue Jays still walked off the field with a 2-1 loss.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce (66) pitches during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

April 1, 2026

John Schneider breaks silence on Cody Ponce injury concerns

Cody Ponce left his Blue Jays debut hurt, and John Schneider said the late-night talk after it showed exactly where the pitcher's head is.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Charles McAdoo (26) hits during the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

April 1, 2026

Blue Jays shake up roster with promotion of several players

Charles McAdoo gives John Schneider another name to watch after the Blue Jays pushed four prospects up to Triple-A Buffalo before Opening Day.

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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 1, 2026

Kevin Gausman’s message to Brendon Little after the Blue Jays’ ugly loss says everything

Kevin Gausman didn't care about the record, and John Schneider's Blue Jays had a bigger problem after Brendon Little's latest rough finish.

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Fans watch the opening ceremonies before a game between the Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

April 1, 2026

Boos rain down on Brendon Little as Blue Jays fall in finale

Brendon Little and John Schneider wore this one as Blue Jays fans turned on a late-inning call in a 2-1 loss to Colorado.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) hits an RBI double against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

April 1, 2026

Blue Jays’ Thursday game vs. White Sox suddenly called off

Dylan Cease and John Schneider got an unwanted reset as the Blue Jays' opener in Chicago was washed out and pushed to Friday.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Angel Bastardo (99) works out during spring training practice at Player Development Complex

April 1, 2026

Ángel Bastardo returns to Boston after latest Blue Jays decision

Ángel Bastardo is out of John Schneider's Opening Day picture, and the Blue Jays have now sent the young right-hander back to the Red Sox.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) and pitcher Cody Ponce (37) workout for spring training practice at Blue Jays Player Development Complex.

April 1, 2026

Cody Ponce could be headed for surgery after ACL scare

Cody Ponce and John Schneider are now staring at the next hard turn in this injury story: a Monday visit that could decide whether surgery is next.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) looks on before a game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre.

April 1, 2026

John Schneider stays with trusted Blue Jays setup vs. Rockies

Kevin Gausman gets the ball again as John Schneider posts a Blue Jays lineup built to chase a second series win.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Hahn (37) throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at TD Ballpark.

April 1, 2026

Jesse Hahn lands on inactive list as Blue Jays adjust roster

Jesse Hahn gave John Schneider another pitching wrinkle Tuesday after the Blue Jays placed the veteran right-hander on the temporary inactive list.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) throws a bullpen session for spring training practice at Blue Jays Player Development Complex.

March 31, 2026

Johnny King may give the Blue Jays another Trey Yesavage-style upside track

Johnny King just gave John Schneider another reason to watch Vancouver closely this season.

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