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How recent off-seasons can inform our expectations about what’s next for the Blue Jays www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
What recent past tells us about Blue Jays' next moves
After building the American League’s best team in 2025, the challenge for Ross Atkins now becomes creating a Blue Jays roster capable of returning to the sport’s biggest stage.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
How recent off-seasons can inform our expectations about what’s next for the Blue Jays www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
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NEW POD
- 2025 Blue Jays retrospective w/ @bnsbaseball.bsky.social 🇨🇦
- sorry to Rockies fans but POBO Paul DePodesta is tremendous content
- Padres hire...Craig Stammen? sure!
- Munetaka Murakami officially posted
- Good/Bad/Uggla returns! on Ernie Clement, gold toilets, LIDOM, and much more
- 2025 Blue Jays retrospective w/ @bnsbaseball.bsky.social 🇨🇦
- sorry to Rockies fans but POBO Paul DePodesta is tremendous content
- Padres hire...Craig Stammen? sure!
- Munetaka Murakami officially posted
- Good/Bad/Uggla returns! on Ernie Clement, gold toilets, LIDOM, and much more
November 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
NEW POD
- 2025 Blue Jays retrospective w/ @bnsbaseball.bsky.social 🇨🇦
- sorry to Rockies fans but POBO Paul DePodesta is tremendous content
- Padres hire...Craig Stammen? sure!
- Munetaka Murakami officially posted
- Good/Bad/Uggla returns! on Ernie Clement, gold toilets, LIDOM, and much more
- 2025 Blue Jays retrospective w/ @bnsbaseball.bsky.social 🇨🇦
- sorry to Rockies fans but POBO Paul DePodesta is tremendous content
- Padres hire...Craig Stammen? sure!
- Munetaka Murakami officially posted
- Good/Bad/Uggla returns! on Ernie Clement, gold toilets, LIDOM, and much more
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"He's certainly put himself among the top group of managers in the game.”
On Blue Jays’ skipper John Schneider, whose team-option was picked up for 2026 and is currently in talks for a longer-term deal:
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
On Blue Jays’ skipper John Schneider, whose team-option was picked up for 2026 and is currently in talks for a longer-term deal:
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
Blue Jays manager John Schneider to return in 2026, in talks for long-term deal
It's no secret that John Schneider entered the 2025 campaign on the hot seat. That couldn't be further from the truth months later, with the manager and the Blue Jays looking to wrap up an extension.
www.sportsnet.ca
November 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM
"He's certainly put himself among the top group of managers in the game.”
On Blue Jays’ skipper John Schneider, whose team-option was picked up for 2026 and is currently in talks for a longer-term deal:
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
On Blue Jays’ skipper John Schneider, whose team-option was picked up for 2026 and is currently in talks for a longer-term deal:
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
outside looking in, the Blue Jays appear to need an infielder (like Bo Bichette), more starting pitching and bullpen help this winter
though for now Ross Atkins prefers not to get into too many specifics @Sportsnet ...
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
though for now Ross Atkins prefers not to get into too many specifics @Sportsnet ...
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
outside looking in, the Blue Jays appear to need an infielder (like Bo Bichette), more starting pitching and bullpen help this winter
though for now Ross Atkins prefers not to get into too many specifics @Sportsnet ...
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
though for now Ross Atkins prefers not to get into too many specifics @Sportsnet ...
www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...
“We will be in his market,” Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said about Bo Bichette. As expected. Bichette has said many times he'd like to return to Toronto.
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“We will be in his market,” Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said about Bo Bichette. As expected. Bichette has said many times he'd like to return to Toronto.
Asked about the Blue Jays’ coaching staff, Ross Atkins says there will be “no proactive subtractions” or major changes in role.
So: it seems like existing coaches will all be welcomed back.
So: it seems like existing coaches will all be welcomed back.
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Asked about the Blue Jays’ coaching staff, Ross Atkins says there will be “no proactive subtractions” or major changes in role.
So: it seems like existing coaches will all be welcomed back.
So: it seems like existing coaches will all be welcomed back.
Jose Berrios "should have a completely normal off-season and be ready for spring training," Ross Atkins said.
November 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Jose Berrios "should have a completely normal off-season and be ready for spring training," Ross Atkins said.
Asked about adding starting pitching, Ross Atkins says the free agent class looks “a little bit better” than usual & says the Blue Jays have already begun some trade talks about starting pitching.
November 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Asked about adding starting pitching, Ross Atkins says the free agent class looks “a little bit better” than usual & says the Blue Jays have already begun some trade talks about starting pitching.
Blue Jays have picked up the 2026 option on John Schneider's contract per Ross Atkins
Extension talks ongoing. Atkins: Schneider is "really, really good at his job"
Extension talks ongoing. Atkins: Schneider is "really, really good at his job"
November 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Blue Jays have picked up the 2026 option on John Schneider's contract per Ross Atkins
Extension talks ongoing. Atkins: Schneider is "really, really good at his job"
Extension talks ongoing. Atkins: Schneider is "really, really good at his job"
Mark Shapiro on John Schneider: "He keeps getting better" & has put himself in the top group of managers in the game.
November 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Mark Shapiro on John Schneider: "He keeps getting better" & has put himself in the top group of managers in the game.
Asked about his contract status, Mark Shapiro says "we agreed to put that on hold" during the post-season run but says there's mutual interest in a reunion & hope that "we'll likely work something out soon."
His contract had been set to expire after 2025.
His contract had been set to expire after 2025.
November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Asked about his contract status, Mark Shapiro says "we agreed to put that on hold" during the post-season run but says there's mutual interest in a reunion & hope that "we'll likely work something out soon."
His contract had been set to expire after 2025.
His contract had been set to expire after 2025.
Mark Shapiro says he feels "incredibly grateful" for Jays players, staff, fans & ownership. After a tough end to Blue Jays' season, he's looking ahead to the off-season:
“I walk away inspired & recommitted to resume the pursuit”
“I walk away inspired & recommitted to resume the pursuit”
November 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Mark Shapiro says he feels "incredibly grateful" for Jays players, staff, fans & ownership. After a tough end to Blue Jays' season, he's looking ahead to the off-season:
“I walk away inspired & recommitted to resume the pursuit”
“I walk away inspired & recommitted to resume the pursuit”
Other Jays moves:
• Angel Bastardo, Bowden Francis, Yimi Garcia & Nick Sandlin reinstated from 60-day IL
• added C Brandon Valenzuela to 40-man
• Ryan Burr & Dillon Tate cleared waivers & elected FA
• Robinson Piña cleared waivers, reinstated from 60-day IL, outrighted to AAA
• Angel Bastardo, Bowden Francis, Yimi Garcia & Nick Sandlin reinstated from 60-day IL
• added C Brandon Valenzuela to 40-man
• Ryan Burr & Dillon Tate cleared waivers & elected FA
• Robinson Piña cleared waivers, reinstated from 60-day IL, outrighted to AAA
November 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Other Jays moves:
• Angel Bastardo, Bowden Francis, Yimi Garcia & Nick Sandlin reinstated from 60-day IL
• added C Brandon Valenzuela to 40-man
• Ryan Burr & Dillon Tate cleared waivers & elected FA
• Robinson Piña cleared waivers, reinstated from 60-day IL, outrighted to AAA
• Angel Bastardo, Bowden Francis, Yimi Garcia & Nick Sandlin reinstated from 60-day IL
• added C Brandon Valenzuela to 40-man
• Ryan Burr & Dillon Tate cleared waivers & elected FA
• Robinson Piña cleared waivers, reinstated from 60-day IL, outrighted to AAA
Blue Jays officially make Bo Bichette a qualifying offer, as expected
November 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Blue Jays officially make Bo Bichette a qualifying offer, as expected
Bo Bichette on the 2025 Blue Jays
“I’ll remember this group forever. I think this group taught me what a team is. I think it’s probably the most valuable lesson of my career, so they mean a ton to me.”
“I’ll remember this group forever. I think this group taught me what a team is. I think it’s probably the most valuable lesson of my career, so they mean a ton to me.”
November 2, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Bo Bichette on the 2025 Blue Jays
“I’ll remember this group forever. I think this group taught me what a team is. I think it’s probably the most valuable lesson of my career, so they mean a ton to me.”
“I’ll remember this group forever. I think this group taught me what a team is. I think it’s probably the most valuable lesson of my career, so they mean a ton to me.”
Speaking on FOX with @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social, Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he just held his first team meeting of the year a few minutes ago. His message to the players: thank you.
November 2, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Speaking on FOX with @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social, Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he just held his first team meeting of the year a few minutes ago. His message to the players: thank you.
Kershaw and Roki warming up for Dodgers
November 2, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Kershaw and Roki warming up for Dodgers
Vlad, IKF and Barger due up for Blue Jays
(possible France for IKF pinch hit?)
Yamamoto still pitching
(possible France for IKF pinch hit?)
Yamamoto still pitching
November 2, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Vlad, IKF and Barger due up for Blue Jays
(possible France for IKF pinch hit?)
Yamamoto still pitching
(possible France for IKF pinch hit?)
Yamamoto still pitching
Shane Bieber will pitch for Blue Jays now
November 2, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Shane Bieber will pitch for Blue Jays now
Shane Bieber is getting loose in the Blue Jays' bullpen.
November 2, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Shane Bieber is getting loose in the Blue Jays' bullpen.
Fisher & Fluharty up for Jays
November 2, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Fisher & Fluharty up for Jays
Seranthony in for Jays
November 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Seranthony in for Jays
Yamamoto will pitch on zero days' rest vs. Alejandro Kirk with the potential winning run, IKF, at second base
November 2, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Yamamoto will pitch on zero days' rest vs. Alejandro Kirk with the potential winning run, IKF, at second base
Yamamoto, on zero days' rest, throwing for Dodgers again
November 2, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Yamamoto, on zero days' rest, throwing for Dodgers again