Max Scherzer can yell at John Schneider on national TV. John Schneider can tell Max Scherzer if he's not as good as he should be. The high level of trust between those two is essential to what happens next for Blue Jays: www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

John Schneider told a story I’d never heard before today. Game 7 of the World Series. Bottom of the eighth. Jays up by one. Ohtani due up third. Do you pitch to him? Schneider looked around for Scherzer. “Hey," he said. "What do you got?” www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Max Scherzer says he plans to be ready for opening day. Plans to pitch multiple innings Saturday vs. Phillies. Says he feels great and is completely over last year’s thumb issues.

Scherzer deal is official (not that there was much doubt)

Talking Ponce's outing & Jays depth with Arden www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/ho...

Last year the Blue Jays used 58 players on the way to an AL pennant, a number that reinforces the importance of depth. Up @sportsnet, let's go position by position and stress test their current depth chart: www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Davis Schneider is now the Blue Jays' acting MLBPA rep, replacing Chris Bassitt and (briefly) Daulton Varsho. Schneider and the rest of the Blue Jays met for an hour and a half with MLBPA leadership this morning. www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

30-35 pitches = the target for Cody Ponce today per John Schneider … two ups, as they say

Trey Yesavage will throw a live BP to hitters next. Still no clear timeline for getting into a spring game. After the live BP, Jays will determine next steps. Yesavage says he's good with the slow buildup. And he’s healthy.

Max Scherzer is here at Blue Jays camp. Threw a side in full uniform today. Will throw again Wednesday. Could make his Grapefruit League debut as soon as Saturday.

It was a brief Blue Jays tenure for Ben Cowles, as he has been claimed off waivers by the Cubs.

The Blue Jays are taking a deliberate approach to Trey Yesavage's workload to start the season – and he's on board with the plan. More with @ArdenZwelling from Blue Jays camp: sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/ho...

Latest @sportsnet • Dylan Cease debuts • Berrios bounces back • Springer feeling stronger now • Shreck pushing closer • what about Yariel • a reminder about the roster… www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

José Berríos pitched 4.0 scoreless innings vs. Yankees in Tampa today. Velo was back to normal, too. Averaged 93.1 mph with his four-seamer and 92.3 mph with his two-seamer. Normal caveats apply – it's early, results don't matter – but seemingly a positive step.

Trey Yesavage might not be fully stretched out by the time the season opens, an interesting wrinkle for the Blue Jays. The 22-year-old is still a big part of their plans, of course. “He’s proven that he belongs on the team.” More @sportsnet. www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

No immediate plans for Shane Bieber to get off a mound per Blue Jays mgr John Schneider. Bieber still throwing at 120 feet off flat ground.

While best-case scenario for Trey Yesavage is to have him ready to pitch 5+ innings when season begins, John Schneider says Jays will ramp him up deliberately. If that means 3-4 IP games to start the season, Jays are OK w/ that. They see him as an MLB piece, though. Not slated for AAA.

Players on new teams can feel "isolated and lonely." But whether it's a handshake with Vlad Jr. or Myles Straw trying to speak a little Japanese Kazuma Okamoto's Blue Jays teammates are welcoming him. "Just to get a smile out of him is a good feeling." www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Blue Jays pitchers – including Max Scherzer – have been told that the starting rotation will be set via meritocracy. “Their performance dictates it. Everyone’s a big boy. They understand where we’re at.” www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Kevin Gausman will make his first start of the spring here this afternoon. Blue Jays expect 1-2 innings, no more than 35-40 pitches for Gausman, who logged 223.2 innings last year, including the post-season.

Max Scherzer still has to pass a physical, but he’s expected in Blue Jays camp sometime this weekend. Has already been throwing bullpens per John Schneider.

“He was just Max. He was such a weirdo, to be honest. In a good way.” Up @sportsnet, what the Scherzer deal means for the Blue Jays www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Blue Jays will need a 40-man spot for Max Scherzer but will have no trouble creating one as Jake Bloss & Anthony Santander can be moved to the 60-day IL.

After talks intensified last week, Jays now have a $3 million deal with Scherzer via Shi. @jonheyman.bsky.social was first on agreement. From what I heard last week, the Blue Jays will take it slowly with Scherzer. They aren't about to rush him onto an opening day roster. Could be weeks into season

Zooming in on Cody Ponce's first start of the spring... and zooming out a bit on his importance www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

In his first Grapefruit League appearance of the year, Cody Ponce sat 95.3 m.p.h. After a long at-bat he struck out Parker Meadows swinging. Also whiffed top Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle. A 5-3 groundout completed Ponce’s first inning with the Blue Jays.

Cody Ponce sitting 96 and throwing strikes rn

umpires should get spring training alternates too, nothing wild just a nice light blue or something

Here in Lakeland, Fla. John Schneider said the Blue Jays plan for Cody Ponce to be in the rotation. He’s not competing for a spot. “The expectation is pitching as a starting pitcher in the rotation. That’s why we sought him out. That’s why he sought us out”

RHP Brock Dykxhoorn (Goderich, ON) has been added to Canada’s WBC roster replacing RHP Carter Loewen (Abbotsford, BC) who was removed due to an insurance issue per Baseball Canada

While discussions are still ongoing, talks are getting more serious for Blue Jays, Max Scherzer 3x Cy Young winner was a big part of Jays' clubhouse culture during 2025 World Series run www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

While nothing is finalized, the Blue Jays’ talks with Max Scherzer have gotten more serious in the last week per industry sources. Other clubs in mix but Blue Jays now appear to be his most serious pursuer on a possible one-year deal. More at Sportsnet dot ca soon.

Blue Jays claimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the Cubs per team Bowden Francis moves to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move

The Astros signed Cavan Biggio to a minor-league deal per the team.

Jays bench could look something like: Heineman C Straw OF 2 of: Jesus Sanchez, Davis Schneider, Nathan Lukes Jays are light on backup infielders as currently constructed. Leo Jimenez out of options. We'll see.

By swapping Joey Loperfido for Jesús Sánchez, the Blue Jays lose some long-term upside in exchange for a player with a clear present day role: mashing RHP. Probably not a trade the Blue Jays make with a healthy Santander, but this gives them a bit more offensive depth.

Sánchez, 28, has elite bat speed from the left side. He's a career .253/.324/.450 hitter against RHP for a 111 wRC+. Would expect to see him against lots of RHP. Has typically been best used as a platoon bat who struggles vs. LHP. Two more years of team control remaining.

Trade news: Blue Jays acquire left-handed hitting OF Jesús Sánchez from Houston for Joey Loperfido

Bassitt slots in behind Merrill Kelly and ahead of Justin Verlander Shota Imanaga $22 x 1 Merrill Kelly $20 x 2 Chris Bassitt $18.5 x 1 Justin Verlander $13 x 1 Nick Martinez $13 x 1

breaking down latest Jays news with JD via @sportsnet590thefan.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Post-Santander injury the Blue Jays’ position player group looks like this: C: Kirk 1B: Vlad Jr. 2B: Ernie Clement SS: Gimenez 3B: Okamoto LF: Lukes/Schneider CF: Varsho RF: Barger DH: Springer Bench: Straw, Heineman, Lukes/Schneider, TBD

Blue Jays are “not significantly” involved in the OF market after the Anthony Santander injury per GM Ross Atkins. Atkins says Jays are always looking for pitching.

A few other Jays notes via John Schneider: • Okamoto will mainly play 3B with some 1B mixed in • Schneider & Lukes expected to cover LF with Barger in RF • Ernie Clement mainly 2B • Lauer will be stretched out as SP

Asked about Jeff Hoffman, John Schneider said he's "100 per cent confident if he's closing most games." Jays hope Yimi Garcia is ready for opening day but will be careful with his progression.

Asked about Jeff Hoffman, John Schneider said he's "100 per cent confident if he's closing most games." Jays hope Yimi Garcia is ready for opening day but will be careful with his progression.

Along with some knee & oblique soreness, George Springer was dealing w/ right wrist discomfort as 2025 progressed. That impacted his throwing, but the off-season helped Springer recover according to John Schneider, who says “he’s going to be out (in the OF) whenever we need him”

Blue Jays plan for Shane Bieber to open the season on the injured list. He’s dealing with right forearm fatigue and his ramp-up will be delayed past opening day. He's feeling good per John Schneider and playing catch, but won't start the season on time. Described as week to week

Anthony Santander will undergo left labral surgery tomorrow and will miss 5-6 months per John Schneider. Had a setback in January when ramping up hitting. Jays hope he comes back later in the season.

Bowden Francis will miss the entire 2026 season to undergo UCL reconstruction per John Schneider

the Verlander-Tigers reunion is perfect... and he should legitimately help them