Blue Jays’ John Schneider Sends 3-Word Message On Losing Yankees Legend

BusinessSportsMoneyBlue Jays’ John Schneider Sends 3-Word Message On Losing Yankees LegendByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorJun 13, 2026, 06:00am EDTTORONTO, ON- JUNE 8 - John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays waits for batting practice to start as the Toronto Blue Jays play the Philadelphia Phillies at Rogers Centre in Toronto. June 8, 2026. Steve Russell/Toronto Star (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)Toronto Star via Getty ImagesThe Toronto Blue Jays are clinging on in the American League playoff race, though that’s mostly thanks to a particularly weak field this year.And if the Blue Jays are unable to reach the postseason and make a deep push, it will be a marked disappointment after a Cinderella run all the way to Game 7 of the Fall Classic last year. If that happens, the team will be able to point to some bad injury luck, the loss of Bo Bichette or a number of other changes from last year for the step back.But manager John Schneider might also point to the loss of an influential member of his coaching staff.ForbesBraves’ ‘Family’ Backstop Reunites With AL Club Shortly After Roster CutBy Peter ChawagaToronto Blue Jays Lose New York Yankees Legend To Philadelphia PhilliesBy all accounts, former Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly, who departed the club before taking on a bench coach role with the Philadelphia Phillies to start this season, was a major influence on the team’s offensive success last season.And Mattingly's impact on the Blue Jays extended well beyond his official title. The former New York Yankees first baseman and longtime manager developed a close relationship with Schneider during their time together, creating a partnership that Schneider has openly credited for helping shape his managerial approach.“He managed the (Los Angeles) Dodgers and the (Miami) Marlins before coming into a variety...