Schneider’s ‘Special Group’ of Blue Jays Set up Nicely for ALCS

Brighton's Ernie Clement gets hometown support in Blue Jays' playoff run

BRIGHTON, N.Y. — The Toronto Blue Jays are just two steps away from the World Series, and utility player Ernie Clement is getting some hometown support from Brighton.RELATED: Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-2 in Game 4 to reach first ALCS since 2016 Superintendent Kevin McGowan expressed his excitement for Clement’s success. “Listen, if there’s something to […]

Blue Jays set up nicely for ALCS

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Schneider’s ‘special group’ of Blue Jays set up nicely for ALCS

NEW YORK — Forget the preseason prognostications. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the worst-to-first Toronto Blue Jays believe they’re as good as anybody. Hard to argue after the way they dispatched Aaron Judge and the powerful New York Yankees in their AL Division Series. And now, manager John Schneider’s pesky Blue Jays bunch is set up pretty nicely for the next playoff round against Detroit or Seattle. “This is a really special group and we’ve had …

ALDS victory a significant moment for Jays’ leadership

Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro have put together a quality team with an impressive combination of youth and experience, while manager John Schneider has done an excellent job keeping the ship steadied, Steve Phillips writes.

Early clinch sets Blue Jays up for success ahead of ALCS

Beyond the obvious, the Blue Jays’ four-game win over the Yankees should be a massive boon. Ben Nicholson-Smith looks at how Toronto's early clinch makes a world of difference ahead of the ALCS.

Blue Jays improbable season continues

From last place in 2024 to first place in 2025, and now a trip to the American League Championship Series. The Toronto Blue Jays improbable, but impressive, season continues. A four-game division series win over the New York Yankees is the latest surprise. No fewer than eight pitchers, and seven combined hits between Addison Barger, Ernie Clement and Nathan Lukes led the Jays to a 5-2 series clinching victory over the Yankees Wednesday night. Th…