Date: October 31, 2025
Source: Baseball on Fanatics View (YouTube)
After a heartbreaking Game 6 loss in the World Series, Blue Jays manager John Schneider spoke to reporters about the chaotic finish, missed scoring chances, and the team’s mindset heading into an all-or-nothing Game 7. Schneider balanced frustration over tough breaks with full confidence in his players
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On the Wild Ending
“It’s a tough read. Kike’s playing shallow and with one out you’re thinking score. He made a really good play — it’s such a tweener. Good throw, good play by Rojas too. Wild way to finish it for sure.”
On Addison Barger’s Lodged Hit
“I’ve been here a long time and haven’t seen a ball get lodged ever. Just caught a tough break there. He put a really good swing on it — we just didn’t get it done. Didn’t bounce our way.”
On Late-Inning Confidence
“I always like our chances — hit by pitch, hit, walk, whatever. You kind of liked how it was unfolding and who was coming up. It just didn’t work out tonight. That’s baseball sometimes.”
On Alejando Kirk’s Status
“I think he’s okay. He’s going to get X-rays just to make sure. Spoke to him quickly — I think he’s fine.”
On Game 7 Confidence and Scherzer
“It’s the two best words in sports — Game Seven. No better guy to have on the mound. Max has been preparing for this since he knew he had Game Three. All the confidence in the world in him and everyone tomorrow.”
On the Message to the Team and Fans
“See you tomorrow. It’s going to be electric here. These guys are great at turning the page. That was a wild ending, but I love the way we played. To the fans — be loud, be rowdy, and we’ll be ready to play.”
On Facing Yamamoto Again
“It was eerily similar to Game Two. Don’t want to overlook what Kev did either — he came out firing. I thought our at-bats were better, made Yamamoto work, and getting him out after six was big. We were damn close to getting it done.”
On the Plan for Game 7
“Everyone who’s active will be available. Maybe even Kev. It’ll be all hands on deck — three, four, five hours of mayhem and great baseball. What the hell else do you want?”
On the Intentional Walk to Ohtani
“Something we talked about before the series — if there’s a chance to take the bat out of his hands, we’re going to do it. You’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t with that lineup. We liked how Kev was throwing. That was our plan from the start.”
Pulse Takeaway
John Schneider’s postgame tone reflected disappointment but zero panic. The Blue Jays battled to the final pitch, and despite a bizarre ending, his confidence in the group and Kevin Gausman never wavered. Game 7 awaits — and Toronto’s manager wants the fans to bring the noise.
Quotes from John Schneider via Baseball on Fanatics View (YouTube). Used for analysis and commentary.
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