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The Toronto Blue Jays had a disappointing regular season under fifth-year manager John Schneider. After coming just one win short of a World Series title in 2025, they went 79-83 in 2026, missing the playoffs and finishing last in the American League East.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 28

Inside Max Scherzer’s final Blue Jays start, reaction to viral seventh-inning exchange with John Schneider

TORONTO — In true Max Scherzer fashion, the 42-year-old future Hall of Famer left it all out on the field on the regular season’s final day Sunday. He left nothing to be desired, as only he can.

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The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

How many of the pitchers given the honor of starting the first game of the MLB season for each team in 2026 can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

The 'Last 10-K Playoff game by team' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28

Blue Jays’ John Schneider shares true feelings on George Springer’s possible final game

The Toronto Blue Jays, on Sunday, ended the 2026 MLB regular season on a high note, taking a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in an emotional affair.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / September 26

John Schneider Comments on George Springer's Blue Jays Tenure

George Springer’s future with the Toronto Blue Jays remains uncertain, but John Schneider has made it clear how much the veteran has meant to the organization.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

Dylan Cease isn’t placing blame on John Schneider for Blue Jays’ underwhelming season

Dylan Cease does not believe John Schneider should take the fall for the Toronto Blue Jays’ disappointing 2026 season. Toronto was officially eliminated from postseason contention Wednesday, ending any hope of returning to the World Series after capturing the American League pennant last season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 24

Blue Jays' John Schneider Responds to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Controversial Comments

The 2026 Toronto Blue Jays are wrapping up a disappointing year. The front office invested in an upgraded roster this offseason. They signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal, acquired Japanese superstar Kazuma Okamoto, and brought in reliever Tyler Rogers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / September 23

Analyst Calls for Blue Jays to Move on From John Schneider

One year after taking the Los Angeles Dodgers to extra innings in Game 7 of the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays are all but certain to miss the postseason altogether in 2026, and that kind of disappointment inevitably leads to casualties.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 22

Blue Jays Manager John Schneider Drops Honest Quote After Frustrating Loss To Orioles

Going into their three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, the Toronto Blue Jays' odds of making the postseason were very low. They entered Monday night's game with an elimination number of three, with six games remaining.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 16

John Schneider Reveals 2 Probable Starters for Upcoming Series vs. Rangers

This week has been brutal for the Toronto Blue Jays. Desperately searching for a series win against the Detroit Tigers, the Blue Jays were walked off on Monday before suffering a 10-1 beatdown on Tuesday night.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 16

Impact of Blue Jays shuffling rotation ahead of pivotal Rangers series

TORONTO — The Blue Jays have pivoted from their earlier starting-pitching plans for this weekend’s road series against the Texas Rangers, which will impact how they deploy their injury-riddled staff the rest of the way.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / September 15

John Schneider Shares Reason for Blue Jays Decision During Loss to Tigers

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider explained why one of his most reliable relievers was unavailable during Tuesday’s 6-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers.

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The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / September 11

John Schneider Announces Decision on Anthony Santander After 147 Missed Games

Anthony Santander’s 2026 season debut will have to be pushed back a little longer, manager John Schneider announced on Friday. Santander, a switch-hitting slugger who hit 44 home runs for the Baltimore Orioles in 2024, will keep rehabbing with Triple-A Buffalo through the middle of next week, according to Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / September 11

John Schneider Shares Trey Yesavage Update Before Orioles Game

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an update on right-hander Trey Yesavage’s rehab from left knee surgery Friday, hours before Toronto’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Blue Jays Make Pitching Decision After Win Over Athletics

The Toronto Blue Jays will turn to right-hander Braydon Fisher to open Wednesday’s series finale against the Athletics as John Schneider manages his pitching staff through a critical stretch of the season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / September 2

John Schneider Names Starting Pitcher for Blue Jays’ Opener Vs Royals

The Toronto Blue Jays are striving to secure a spot in the postseason, and they are making significant progress. With the series against the Cleveland Guardians favoring the Blue Jays before the final game on Thursday afternoon, they have another matchup that also looks promising for their playoff odds.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

John Schneider drops blunt take on Blue Jays fans booing brutal loss to Royals

The Toronto Blue Jays were beaten black and, well, blue, Thursday night by the Kansas City Royals, adding to the frustration of manager John Schneider.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

John Schneider fed up with Blue Jays playing stupid baseball after latest dumb loss

The Toronto Blue Jays had a chance to make things interesting against the Kansas City Royals in their latest game, but it got worse before it could get even better.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Yimi García Undergoes Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Blue Jays reliever Yimi García underwent surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome last week, manager John Schneider told reporters (relayed by Shi Davidi of Sportsnet).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 10

Blue Jays prospect Daniel Guerra earns promotion to Double-A New Hampshire

In what has been a big couple of days for promotions across the Toronto Blue Jays’ farm system, manager John Schneider announced one more before the series opener against the Boston Red Sox. Schneider confirmed to the media that No.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Viral Sports News / July 31

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Shares Weird Trade Deadline Update

As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare for a pivotal weekend series against the St. Louis Cardinals, manager John Schneider offered a measured take on the club’s uncertain direction ahead of the Aug.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

How many of the Big League skippers to have the honor of managing their league's All-Star team at the Midsummer Classic can you name in six minutes?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / June 25

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Named AL All-Star Manager

The Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 season has been a frustrating ride full of ups and downs, but Thursday afternoon brought some positivity. It was revealed by MLB that John Schneider and the rest of his staff had earned the honor of managing the American League All-Star team.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 31

Blue Jays OF Jesus Sanchez suffers most bizarre injury of MLB season

It is one of the weirdest reasons a player has had to leave a game this season.

Resurgent Kyle Bradish pitches Orioles to series split with Jays

Blue Jays targeting Shane Bieber's return to help boost rotation

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 4

Blue Jays notebook: John Schneider provides injury updates on marquee players

Before Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, ‘Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an update on the status of numerous injured Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Blue Jays manager John Schneider completely crashes out on umpire after getting ejected

John Schneider made sure to get more than his money’s worth during Tuesday’s game. The Toronto Blue Jays manager Schneider was ejected Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers for arguing a balk that was called on Toronto pitcher Kevin Gausman.