In a positive development, veteran pitcher Max Scherzer is making strides in his recovery from a right thumb injury that has sidelined him since his season debut on March 29. Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced that Scherzer felt good after a recent 33-pitch bullpen session.

After a 22-24 start, the Toronto Blue Jays sit 5 games behind the New York Yankees for first place in the American League East. The Blue Jays started the year on a mediocre note. But, they haven’t been as bad as other teams who’ve fired their managers.

Manager John Schneider took over the gig halfway through 2022, and he's in the final year of his current contract. And with the Blue Jays trying to stay afloat in the standings, S