Blue Jays' John Schneider Sends Unexpected Message

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Ayomide P. Adeduyite | Last updated Jun 1, 2025 12:38 AM ET

The Toronto Blue Jays have taken the first three games of their four-game series. Saturday's win marked the Blue Jays' sixth consecutive home victory, improving their overall record to 30-28. On Friday, Ernie Clement led the offensive charge, going 4-for-5 with a solo home run and scoring twice. He stayed hot on Saturday with two more hits.

So far this series, the Blue Jays' offense has been relentless. Their 18 hits in the series opener were followed by 15 hits on Friday and 10 more on Saturday. Another notable aspect of the series has been the Blue Jays' aggressive and intelligent base running, which consistently put pressure on the Athletics' defense.

This strategic approach has been orchestrated by third base coach Carlos Febles, whose decisions to send runners at opportune moments has contributed significantly to the team's offensive success.

Following Friday's game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider had a message that Keegan Matheson of MLB.com noted was unexpected.

"I thought we ran the bases really well tonight, and the things that go unnoticed, I thought Carlos Febles put on a clinic coaching at third tonight," he said. "You’ve got to give credit where credit’s due."

Unexpected shout out of the season from John Schneider:

“I thought we ran the bases really well tonight, and the things that go unnoticed, I thought Carlos Febles put on a clinic coaching at third tonight. You’ve got to give credit where credit’s due.” #BlueJays
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) May 31, 2025

Febles, who joined the Blue Jays' coaching staff in 2024 after a tenure with the Boston Red Sox, has been a pivotal figure in refining the team's base running strategies. His experience as a former MLB infielder and coach has translated into a nuanced understanding of in-game dynamics, which could allow him to make split-second decisions that enhance the team's performance on the base paths.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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