#BlueJays notes after the loss on some missed opportunities, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Patrick Corbin's future: www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...

John Schneider also expressed his confidence in George Springer, as he did many times during his 2024 struggles: “He’s been doing this for a long time. If anyone can turn this around, he can. As long as he’s swinging at the right pitches, he’ll be all right.” #BlueJays

John Schneider on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. “I want him to keep going, keep understanding he’s the face of our team. He’s our best hitter. It’s going to come around for him. It takes a game. It takes a swing.” #BlueJays

#BlueJays lose, 5-2. They certainly had their chances. They’re 32-35.

Big spot for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but Brad Keller gets him with a sweeper. These breaking balls away have been taking Guerrero too far outside of himself. When his upper body tilts over at the waist like this to lunge for a pitch, the power from his legs disappears. #BlueJays

Great, important performance from Simeon Woods Richardson with four innings of scoreless relief here. After Corbin went short, the #BlueJays needed to avoid burning their bullpen in case Cease or Scherzer don't go deep in their first starts back. Woods Richardson saved 'em.

Runner on third with no outs, 1-2-3 due up, but Cristopher Sánchez strikes out three #BlueJays in a row. He froze Vladdy with a sinker on the inside edge to end the inning. A truly dominant pitcher, but whew, that's a tough '0' for Toronto.

#BlueJays hitting coach David Popkins is getting into it with the home plate umpire. He's been ejected.

Yohendrick Piñango needs to develop his outfield defense the same way Davis Schneider did. The #BlueJays don't need him to be a Gold Glover, but they need him to be competent out there. Otherwise, he'll have to hit .400 to make this work.

Tim Mayza is back today with the Phillies, long one of John Schneider's favourites. He described him as "one of those guys you never forget." Schneider: "He's probably wearing a polo right now." #BlueJays

Yimi Garcia is going to join the #BlueJays briefly in Toronto, then pitch in Triple-A Buffalo Wednesday. He's led the league in bullpen sessions and rehab appearances, but finally sounds like he's close. Big add if they can bottle up a few months of good, healthy Garcia.

Dylan Cease will start tomorrow and Max Scherzer will start Wednesday (pardon me, I've lost all control of the calendar and the order of days) The #BlueJays have a five-man rotation.

Alejandro Kirk will DH tomorrow in Triple-A and catch on Wednesday and Thursday. John Schneider says that Kirk returning on Friday is possible as the best-case scenario. #BlueJays

#BlueJays have DFA’d Yariel Rodríguez to make room for Tommy Nance, who’s been activated from the IL.

Still no Daulton Varsho in the #BlueJays’ lineup today in their opener against the Phillies. More to come from John Schneider in about an hour.

New: I spoke to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who doesn’t just think a breakout is coming… he’s certain of it. “Don’t worry about me. I’m going to be good.” READ: www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...

Takeaways from the #BlueJays’ win on Ernie Clement, Kevin Gausman and Brandon Valenzuela: www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...

John Schneider on the Ernie Clement baseline play at 2nd: “Ernie… I haven’t looked at it yet, maybe fortunate there. I think that the runner has three feet and Ernie’s good at disguising that sometimes, I guess.” #BlueJays

#BlueJays win, 6-4 They’re 32-34. Phillies in town tomorrow with the dominant Cristopher Sánchez on the mound.

Brandon Valenzuela needs to stay on the roster when Alejandro Kirk returns. I really don't care about "asset management" talk. The #BlueJays need to win as many baseball games as possible and Valenzuela clearly gives them the best chance to do that.

The #BlueJays have come back to tie it 4-4 here in the sixth inning. The decision to not rule Ernie Clement out (baseline play at 2B) is now... very large.

Kazuma Okamoto has gone country; look at them boots. This is the story behind Okamoto’s switch to his new walk-up song, Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” #BlueJays www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...

Ernie Clement has the city barking. Story: www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...

#BlueJays Extras from the win on Spencer Miles, the offence and some help on the way: www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...

#BlueJays win, 6-4. Solid day from Ernie Clement and his colleagues. They’re 31-34.

What a complete game this is from Ernie Clement. A home run and a triple on top of some of the best defence we've seen from him all season. He might be the #BlueJays' best everyday player right now.

Shane Bieber's rehab start is done down in Triple-A: 2.2 IP • 3 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 3 K • 59 pitches His fastball averaged 92 mph, which is right where it needs to be. Overall, looks like everything went how it was supposed to. #BlueJays

Kazuma Okamoto has been walking up to Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" the past couple of games. Will look into the matter. #BlueJays

Ernie Clement's sixth of the season, a three-run shot, puts the #BlueJays up 4-1. Big one.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting balls to Jupiter in batting practice. A day for the big fella, perhaps. #BlueJays

Daulton Varsho is “day to day” with his left wrist issue, Schneider says. This is a “familiar” thing for Varsho that he’s dealt with off and on going back to his days in Arizona. Right now, #BlueJays are hoping he could be back in the lineup as soon as tomorrow.

Daulton Varsho (wrist) is not in today’s lineup. We’ll speak with John Schneider here soon. #BlueJays

Braydon Fisher starts tomorrow, the #BlueJays say. Spencer Miles expected to pitch a bunch in the middle.

The latest on Daulton Varsho: www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...

“It’s not a secret, we’ve been inconsistent…” Takeaways from the #BlueJays’ ugly loss, plus thoughts from Trey Yesavage: www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...

Daulton Varsho’s been dealing with some inflammation in his left wrist the last couple of days and it flared up on him again today. X-rays were negative. Schneider hopes it’s just a day or two. #BlueJays

#BlueJays lose, 13-3. Yesavage hit a wall in the 6th. Rest of game bad too. They’re 30-34.

13-3. Catcher's pitching. Pleasant applause for it. #BlueJays

Few things drive a manager crazier than when the "just finish the game guy" struggles to just finish the game. #BlueJays

Davis Schneider walked twice tonight in the Buffalo Bisons' 6-3 loss to Worcester. He has now walked 20 times in 10 games since being optioned. That's a lot. #BlueJays

Daulton Varsho left the game with left wrist discomfort. On two swings in his first at-bat, his left hand came off the bat late and he looked to be favoring it a bit. #BlueJays

It's all come undone here on Trey Yesavage and the #BlueJays in the 6th. Really surprising turn for Yesavage, who'd been absolutely cruising. Five runs now this inning, and the Coby Mayo home run is going to end Yesavage's night.

Brandon Valenzuela's 6th home run of the season puts the #BlueJays up, 3-1. He's a big-leaguer.

Daulton Varsho has been removed from the game here in the 4th inning. More to come when we hear why. #BlueJays

Max Scherzer's rehab start in AAA is done. 3.2 IP • 3 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 5 K • 73 pitches His fastball averaged 93.4 mph and touched 95.7 mph, which are encouraging numbers for him. #BlueJays

Dylan Cease is back in Toronto with the #BlueJays and came out of his Triple-A rehab outing feeling good (4 IP, 75 P). John Schneider says it's "very likely" that Cease could rejoin the rotation early next week and won't need another rehab start.

The #BlueJays have added Simeon Woods Richardson to the roster and optioned Chad Dallas. Good debut for Dallas, who should get another shot.

Big-league debuts like this one for Chad Dallas are the special ones. He bounced on and off the #BlueJays Top 30 list twice, then missed most of 2024 and all of ‘25 after Tommy John. Long road to a big night for one of the most well-liked prospects in the organization. 🥃

I’m taking this next #BlueJays road trip off. We’ll still have full, daily coverage for you on MLB•com from Baltimore and Atlanta.

#BlueJays Takeaways from the win on: • Kazuma Okamoto • Nathan Lukes • Connor Seabold trade www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...