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

March 31, 2026

Brendon Little is emerging as a possible Blue Jays trade chip

Brendon Little is giving John Schneider a hard roster call, and a trade may be cleaner than waiting for this slide to stop.

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March 31, 2026

Cody Ponce hits IL as Blue Jays lose another arm

Cody Ponce gave John Schneider another pitching problem Tuesday as the Blue Jays placed the right-hander on the 15-day injured list.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (41) jogs off the field during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

March 31, 2026

Blue Jays rotation looks stronger than ever as Pete Walker triggers early bonuses

Pete Walker triggering an unexpected contract bonus perfectly highlights the historical dominance of this new Blue Jays rotation.

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

March 31, 2026

Cody Ponce’s MRI result points to a long layoff

Cody Ponce gave John Schneider the update the Blue Jays feared: his MRI showed a right ACL sprain, and significant time is coming.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chase Lee (52) and teammates throw a bullpen session for spring training practice at Blue Jays Player Development Complex.

March 31, 2026

Blue Jays fans turn on Sid Seixeiro after bullpen rant

Sid Seixeiro is back in the same Blue Jays debate after Seixeiro ripped Toronto's bullpen and plenty of fans pushed back.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) and pitcher Max Scherzer (31) in the dugout before the start of the game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre.

March 31, 2026

Blue Jays turn to Max Scherzer as they try to bounce back

Max Scherzer gets John Schneider's bounce-back assignment as the Blue Jays try to answer Tuesday's 14-5 loss to Colorado.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) looks on against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

March 31, 2026

Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reveals new walk-up song

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gave John Schneider one more signal this weekend: the Blue Jays' star wants his at-bats to feel even bigger.

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Toronto Blue Jays Brendon Little (54) throws to first base during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre.

March 31, 2026

New update puts Brendon Little’s Blue Jays future in doubt

Brendon Little may have pitched John Schneider into a roster move after another ugly Blue Jays loss Monday.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Lazaro Estrada (60) pitches to the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

March 31, 2026

Cody Ponce injury forces Blue Jays to call up right-hander

Lázaro Estrada is heading back to Toronto, and John Schneider suddenly has another fresh arm after Cody Ponce's knee scare.

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Toronto Blue Jays Cody Ponce (66) tips his cap to the fans upon leaving the game after being injured on a play at first base against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

March 30, 2026

John Schneider delivers concerning update on Cody Ponce after injury

Cody Ponce gave John Schneider a worse update than the Blue Jays wanted after Monday's cart exit: an MRI is next for his right knee.

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Toronto Blue Jays Brendon Little (54) reacts after giving up a hit during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre.

March 30, 2026

Boos pour down as Brendon Little unravels in Toronto

Brendon Little left John Schneider wearing Monday's loss as the Blue Jays reliever got rocked by Colorado and heard boos roll through Rogers Centre.

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March 30, 2026

Cody Ponce injury update arrives after frightening exit in first Blue Jays start

Cody Ponce gave John Schneider a scare Monday, collapsing in his first Blue Jays regular-season start and leaving the field on a cart.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) looks on before a game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre.

March 30, 2026

Trey Yesavage nears return with Friday sim game

Trey Yesavage gave John Schneider a real step forward: the Blue Jays right-hander is lined up for a Friday sim game.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) and center fielder Myles Straw (3) pour a sports drink on third baseman Ernie Clement (22) after defeating the Athletics at Rogers Centre.

March 30, 2026

Ernie Clement’s rise is easing Blue Jays concerns about life without Bo Bichette

Ernie Clement's hot start to the season proves the Toronto Blue Jays don't need Bo Bichette to be successful.

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Myles Straw (3) enters the batting cage before the start of the game against the Atlanta Braves during spring training at CoolToday Park.

March 30, 2026

Blue Jays may have pulled off a major win in trade with Cleveland

Myles Straw has given John Schneider far more than a salary dump ever promised.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) reacts after his two-run home run against the Athletics during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

March 30, 2026

Blue Jays turn to Cody Ponce for opener against the Rockies

Cody Ponce gets the ball from John Schneider tonight as Toronto opens its series with Colorado at Rogers Centre.

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Toronto Blue Jays helmet lays on the infield at an MLB game against the Cleveland Indians at Rogers Centre.

March 30, 2026

Dub Gleed could strengthen the Blue Jays’ infield depth for years

Dub Gleed arriving in the Leo Jimenez trade is exactly the under-the-radar masterstroke that builds sustainable championship depth for this franchise.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Spencer Miles (62) makes his MLB debut during the eleventh inning against the Athletics at Rogers Centre.

March 30, 2026

Blue Jays suddenly have a new bullpen star to watch

Spencer Miles completes a miraculous journey to the majors as the Blue Jays bolster their bullpen.

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New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) signs autographs before an opening day game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field.

March 30, 2026

Bo Bichette doesn’t hold back after Mets fans boo him

Bo Bichette completely embracing the vicious boos from Mets fans proves the Blue Jays made the brilliant choice to move on.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Josh Kasevich (86) throws to first for an out against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark.

March 29, 2026

Blue Jays reportedly won’t trade these two prospects no matter the return

Brandon Valenzuela and Josh Kasevich are absolutely torching spring pitching, proving they are the untouchable future of this franchise.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Leo Jimenez (49) throws the ball to first base for an out during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at TD Ballpark.

March 29, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays send Leo Jimenez to the Marlins in surprise deal

The Blue Jays trading Leo Jimenez for an infield prospect and valuable bonus money perfectly positions the franchise for the future.

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