MLB in brief: John Schneider has a request for Shohei Ohtani

John Schneider has a request for Shohei Ohtani

The manager wants back the Blue Jays hat the Japanese got when he visited the club as a free agent.

“I hope he brought his hat, the Blue Jay hat he took from us in our meeting.”

John Schneider on Shohei Ohtani pic.twitter.com/2GObZJ8vw0

– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 23, 2025

Blue Jays in the spotlight

Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer (as outfielder and DH) are nominated for a Silver Stick. The club could also win the team honor.

Your American League Silver Slugger finalists

(via @FanSided) pic.twitter.com/zjHRNwB953

– Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 23, 2025

Change of agent for Nick Castellanos

Transaction rumors intensify.

Nick Castellanos has hired Mato Sports Management to represent him

– Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) October 23, 2025

How they were built

The two surviving clubs have signed a lot of guys.

While every organization constructs its roster differently, the Blue Jays and Dodgers squads have a lot of similarities.

Here's an in-depth look at how the World Series teams were built: https://t.co/e3JIxSUwY6 pic.twitter.com/jLVWD4XCGU

– MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) October 23, 2025

Zack Wheeler gets better

He should be ready for the 2026 season.

Dave Dombrowski says the team isn't anticipating any setbacks with Zack Wheeler.

“We're hopeful it'll [his return] be on the front end, which would even get him ready for Opening Day, but right now he's doing very good.” pic.twitter.com/N33Z9ZHmSO

– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) October 23, 2025

Ernie Clement and his World Series stock

He'll give some to his family.

Ernie Clement says he'll likely give his World Series hoodie to his mom, and will spread the rest of the merch out to his family pic.twitter.com/f8YQPtSD9D

– Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) October 23, 2025

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