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The Toronto Blue Jays are making a late-season pitching adjustment that could shape the outcome of their 2025 campaign. Following a blowout loss to the Kansas City Royals on Friday night, manager John Schneider announced that Jose Berrios will move to the bullpen for the remainder of the regular season. The decision reflects both urgency […]

Seemingly nothing went right for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. The current AL East leader got destroyed by a Kansas City Royals team that looks likely to miss out on the postseason, and it wasn’t just some regular old destruction — it was a butt-whooping. The Blue Jays lost by 19 runs, 20-1, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continue their push for the AL East crown, but a frustrating loss to the Tampa Bay Rays exposed a costly lapse in focus. In the wake of the 4-0 shutout to the series finale, Blue Jays manager John Schneider didn’t hesitate to call out a pivotal at-bat by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. […]

Having emphatically announced himself with a debut for the ages, Trey Yesavage is now bracing for his follow-up with the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager John Schneider said on Wednesday the club is “still sorting through” its rotation plans for the weekend, but made it clear that a Yesavage start is “for sure under consideration,” per […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are one step closer to getting a major bat back in the lineup ahead of October. Outfielder Anthony Santander will play left field tonight during his rehab stint with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. It marks a significant shift from his first 4 appearances as a designated hitter with the Bisons. Santander, […]

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider poured cold water on fans’ hopes that Bo Bichette might be back before the postseason on Tuesday when he delivered a blunt response to questions about his shortstop. “He’s not going to be back for the regular season,” Schneider said, per MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson. Bichette has been on the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lead the American League East over the New York Yankees with less than 20 games left. John Schneider has been riding with his team amid a dramatic finish. However, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Co. continue to come through in big moments. However, one of the team’s key players, Bo Bichette, could […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been at the top of the American League East for weeks. However, John Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are competing with the New York Yankees for the division. Heading into Thursday’s game against the Houston Astros, the Blue Jays needed a win to get back on track. Luckily for them, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays failed to keep the momentum going after a wild 10th-inning walk-off win against the Houston Astros in the series opener. Toronto was on the verge of another comeback in Wednesday’s game. The team entered the eighth inning down 2-0 and tied things up heading into the ninth. But Jeff Hoffman couldn’t […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ Tuesday night contest against the Houston Astros was certainly not for the faint of heart. Down 3-1 during the bottom of the ninth inning, the Blue Jays pulled a rabbit out of their hat to escape with a 4-3 win in 10 innings. In the bottom of the ninth, it was […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are dealing with some tough injury news, as the season winds down. Toronto had to place Bo Bichette on the injured list. Bichette suffered an injury while trying to slide into home plate in a recent game with the New York Yankees. The club’s manager can’t help but be frustrated. “Yeah, […]

As the Toronto Blue Jays add depth in an effort to keep their first-place lead in the AL East, the team also has to have effective game management for success, which they showed during the team’s 8-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. While there were some disastrous moments for the Blue Jays against […]

Entering his second start with the Toronto Blue Jays Friday night, trade deadline acquisition Shane Bieber has joined a veteran laden starting rotation. Along with Bieber, the Blue Jays feature Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer and Kevin Gausman. Bieber is the youngest of the quintet at 30 years old. Before Bieber’s start on Friday […]

The Toronto Blue Jays won a shootout against the Minnesota Twins for their 78th win. However, Eric Lauer had a rough outing, giving up six runs in less than five innings. The veteran has been elite for John Schneider since getting an opportunity. Despite his success, former catcher Kaleb Joseph is concerned about him, Max […]

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered an ugly ninth-inning collapse against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday as reliever Jeff Hoffman blew a save opportunity. But Toronto got its revenge with an epic eighth-inning comeback in the series finale. Manager John Schneider was fired up after the Blue Jays’ late-game heroics lifted the team to 78-56 on […]

After Shane Bieber had a stellar debut for the Toronto Blue Jays in his return from Tommy John surgery in April of last year, the performance garnered the attention of manager John Schneider. While the Blue Jays got to see their first impression of Bieber, there’s no denying how effective he was in the 5-2 […]

In Shane Bieber’s first impression with the Toronto Blue Jays, he excelled in the 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday night as the pitcher made his return from Tommy John surgery done in April of 2024. While it was a heartfelt return for the Blue Jays star, he spoke after the outing about […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are 6-4 over their last ten games. However, reinforcements could be on the way soon. Toronto announced that Shane Bieber is making his Blue Jays debut against the Miami Marlins on Friday night. John Schneider also had some good news to share about the status of All-Star starter Vladimir Guerrero Jr., […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are ready to unveil their big trade deadline acquisition as Shane Bieber will return to a major league mound for the first time in over 16 months. The seventh-year veteran will start for Toronto on Friday. But Bieber’s addition to the rotation forced manager John Schneider to make room for the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a surprising decision regarding pitcher Eric Lauer after Shane Bieber returned from the injured list. Manager John Schneider confirmed that Eric Lauer will be available out of the Blue Jays bullpen this weekend. The move comes as the team reshapes its pitching plans to accommodate Bieber’s return to the rotation. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got an unforgettable moment when Alejandro Kirk stole his first career base. Alejandro Kirk has built his reputation on contact hitting and steady defense, but speed is not part of his game. That made his swipe of second base against the Rangers a highlight that had fans and teammates buzzing. Even […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the best records in the American League. Blue Jays manager John Schneider has some decisions to make with Eric Lauer and other players on his roster. However, prospects like Trey Yesavage are making their case for an early call-up to the major leagues. Orelvis Martinez and Yohendrick Pinango […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night dropped them to 70-51. While Blue Jays All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ended Cade Horton’s scoreless inning streak, it wasn’t enough to get the win. However, Kevin Gausman delivered another excellent start. John Schneider’s ace has been good, but Eric Lauer is pushing Jose […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the best teams in baseball all season long, and now they are starting to shift through the gears and get ready for the postseason. One of the most impressive things about this Blue Jays season has been how they have stacked up against fellow top competition, and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays grew from a pleasant surprise to one of the teams on the inner circle of contenders. While their moves at the trade deadline were small upgrades to their roster, fans are excited to see what Toronto can do. The pressure now shifts to John Schneider to make the most of new […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got a much-needed boost to their playoff push when they acquired former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and now his return to the big-league rotation is on the horizon. Bieber, who’s working his way back from Tommy John surgery, has a clear rehab schedule set […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the Major League Baseball trade deadline with little to prove. John Schneider has applauded his players for climbing to the top of the American League East. The Blue Jays made one big move on Thursday, though, acquiring Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber. He joins a strong rotation featuring Chris […]

Nobody in baseball is as hot as the Toronto Blue Jays at the moment, who improved to 17-4 in the month of July with a very impressive victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. The Jays have now won three in a row against the AL Central leaders and will go for the four-game […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continued their blistering run of form on Thursday night, routing the American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers 11-4 at Comerica Park. Behind a dominant start from left-hander Eric Lauer, which earned praise from Blue Jays manager John Schneider, Toronto improved to an American League-best 61-42, extending its division lead to 4.5 games […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering the stretch run with the AL East lead—but manager John Schneider wants more from his franchise cornerstone. As Toronto geared up for the series finale against the New York Yankees, Schneider issued a bold yet measured message to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the team’s All-Star slugger. MLB’s Keegan Matheson took […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have a chance to enter the All-Star break with as much momentum as anyone. A loss to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday snapped a ten-game winning streak, but the Blue Jays are still hot. Toronto manager John Schneider’s faith in his stars has been justified. George Springer, Bo Bichette, and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been on a tear. Over the last week and a half, Blue Jays manager John Schneider has led his team to eight straight wins. His belief in Toronto’s lineup and George Springer has born fruit and they now lead the American League East. However, he has to get through the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak in dramatic fashion Saturday. Toronto got its seventh straight victory with its second straight walk-off win against the Los Angeles Angels. The Blue Jays walked off the Angels with a sacrifice bunt that led to LA’s game-ending throwing error on Friday. On Saturday, Addison Barger played the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays sit at the top of the American League East after catching the New York Yankees. Toronto’s offense has exploded over the last week. Blue Jays manager John Schneider has enjoyed leading his team to success, but made sure to shout out the team’s unsung heroes. With reliever Yimi Garcia on the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were attempting to keep their winning streak alive without Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the lineup Friday. It took extra innings and a throwing error by the Los Angeles Angels but the Blue Jays got the 4-3 victory and a sixth straight win. During Toronto’s incredible hot streak, which has landed the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the middle of their best stretch of the season. The Blue Jays took down the New York Yankees on Canada Day to bring themselves one game away from completing a sweep. John Schneider’s team fought its way into a tie for first in the American League East without their […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are a couple wins away from stealing the top spot in the American League East. The New York Yankees have sat in the driver’s seat for the entire season, but a 7-3 stretch has Toronto in prime position. Blue Jays manager John Schneider has shown faith in his team throughout 2025. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a loud statement in the AL East on Tuesday night, and George Springer was at the center of it. In Toronto’s pivotal 12-5 win over the New York Yankees, Springer exploded for a career-high 7 RBIs, delivering one of the most dominant performances of his career. The win pushed the […]

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an injury update on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. following Thursday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. Guerrero suffered a right forearm contusion in the third inning after a pitch hit him, exiting for the remainder of the contest. Schneider informed reporter Arden Zwelling that the player will be a on […]