Date: October 27, 2025
Source: Baseball on Fanatics View (YouTube)
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider spoke with reporters following his team’s 6–5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in an epic 18-inning Game 3 of the World Series. Schneider reflected on the effort, key decisions, and the team’s mindset heading into Game 4.
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On the Team’s Effort and the Turning Point
“I love the way we played. I love the way we fought. Every single player had the right intentions. There’s a lot to unpack, but I couldn’t feel any better about how they went about it. Obviously, the turning point is the walk-off homer, but my guys played unbelievable baseball.”
On Pitching Strategy and Shane Bieber’s Availability
“Bieber was fairly close to coming in. We were trying to navigate that knowing that after Little, it was going to be Shane. That’s why Eric [Lauer] went as long as he did — he was fantastic. You’ve got to figure it out on the fly sometimes, but Shane will be ready to go tomorrow.”
On Pitching to Shohei Ohtani
“In the seventh, we were trying to pitch around him and trusted Seranthony to make pitches. It’s hard sometimes when you’re trying to throw a ball and don’t quite put it where you want. He’s a great player — sometimes you just take the bat out of his hands.”
“It’s not the easiest thing in the world to walk him and face Mookie and Freddie. Every situation is different. You’ve got to execute at a high level against him. He’s arguably the best player on the planet, and he took some really good swings today.”
On Eric Lauer’s Outing
“Eric’s a starter. This was more than we expected, but his stuff was holding and he was executing. He’s got a great heartbeat about him. After each inning we checked in, and he was convicted about continuing to go. I can’t say enough about what he did tonight.”
On George Springer’s Injury
“It’s some right side discomfort. He’s already gone for an MRI — we’ll see how it comes back and how he wakes up tomorrow. It sucks; he’s a huge part of our lineup. Glad I got him out when I did — hopefully we didn’t make anything worse.”
On Moving Forward After the Loss
“This group’s going to be ready to play tomorrow. It’s the longest game in World Series history — tied for it — but these guys were locked in the entire time. The Dodgers didn’t win the World Series today. They won a game. We’ll be ready to go tomorrow.”
On Adjusting the Approach to Ohtani
“Every game’s different, every pitcher’s different. He’s a great player, and sometimes you’d rather someone else beat you — even if that’s Mookie or Freddie. It still stings, but we’ll keep trying to execute.”
Pulse Takeaway
Schneider was disappointed but proud — praising the Blue Jays’ resilience after an 18-inning battle and emphasizing confidence heading into Game 4. Despite the heartbreak, Toronto’s focus remains on the bigger picture: responding, not relenting.
Quotes from John Schneider via Baseball on Fanatics View (YouTube). Used for analysis and commentary.