The Windup: A show about Baseball · The Athletic
Starkville | Blue Jays Manager John Schneider talks about how they turned things around after a slow start
August 20, 2025·56 min·5 clips
John Schneider reveals why putting the ball in play is crucial against elite October pitching.
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A grounded clubhouse conversation about certainty, leadership, and how a big contract changes the Blue Jays' daily rhythm.
The segment is at its best when it stays on the Blue Jays and the practical effect of certainty around the club. John Schneider makes a clear case for why a fan base wants one player to hold onto, how Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 14-year contract can quiet some of the daily noise,…
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