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33 minutes ago
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Seahawks sign GM John Schneider to 4-year contract extension
The post Seahawks sign GM John Schneider to 4-year contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints. It's been an interesting offseason for the Seattle Seahawks, who signed free agent quarterback Sam Darnold to a huge contract in order to replace Geno Smith, who is now with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Seahawks are hoping that Darnold's 2024-25 performance with the Minnesota Vikings was something sustainable and not just a blip on the radar. Apparently, the team is not waiting to find out the answer to that question before deciding to keep the man responsible for that decision around long term. 'Scoopage: continuity in Seattle, the Seahawks have given John Schneider a four year extension keeping their President of Football Operations/GM through the 2030 draft. This will take him through at least his 20th draft with the organization,' reported Jay Glazer of the NFL on FOX on X, formerly Twitter. As Glazer mentioned, Glazer was one of the architects of the Seahawks' dominant defense in the early 2010s, which culminated in the team's Super Bowl victory in the 2013 season, and very nearly another one the following year. It's been a transitional period over the last few years for the Seahawks since the trade of Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. The Seahawks were able to be the beneficiaries of a feel-good story in Geno Smith's late-career renaissance, but it wasn't enough to carry Seattle to a playoff win at any point over the last few seasons. Seattle now turns its attention to Darnold, who had a renaissance of his own during the 2024-25 season with the Vikings, helping Minnesota perform well above expectations throughout the regular season before coming up with a dud in the team's playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Still, if Darnold can replicate his 2024-25 production this season with the Seahawks, Seattle could once again be in the playoff mix in the NFC, even as some of their NFC West counterparts appear primed to also take a step forward this year. The Seahawks are slated to kick off their 2025 season on September 7 at home against the San Francisco 49ers.
New York Times
5 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
How Shane Bieber reshapes the Blue Jays' starting rotation
TORONTO — With a rotation built of consistent veterans and stable normalcy, the Toronto Blue Jays injected some real upside on Thursday morning. Acquiring Shane Bieber ahead of the trade deadline adds a potential playoff starter to the Jays' rotation — a guy with a Cy Young on his mantle, an ERA title in his bag and three career postseason outings under his belt. However, that upside comes with risk. Advertisement Bieber owns a 3.22 career ERA, but has made just two big-league starts since the start of 2024 due to Tommy John surgery. He's yet to appear in an MLB game this season, though he nears a return. It's a gamble the Jays were willing to make, hoping to enhance their starting group from one built to thrive in the regular season to one that can win in October. Bieber remains at least two weeks away from a big-league return. He threw four innings of one-run ball in his latest rehab outing, striking out seven batters and reaching 59 pitches. The righty has progressed smoothly and his next scheduled start was set for Sunday, but there's always risk in the recovery from one of baseball's most significant surgeries, even in the final stages. Weirdly, Bieber's delayed arrival may have added to Toronto's interest. He's certainly a better fit with the Jays than other teams in need of immediate rotation help. After navigating spot starts and bullpen games for the first two months of the 2025 season, manager John Schneider finally found a set starting five in June. Max Scherzer's thumb concerns have quieted and Eric Lauer has turned from temporary solution to permanent rotation fixture. Despite owning the 24th-ranked rotation ERA, there is no clear starting pitcher to bump out of the group at this point, and a long-term six-man rotation would be difficult with many off days in the next two months. 'I feel really good about them,' Schneider said of his rotation. 'You know what you're going to get. They're reliable, they're veteran, they're durable, knock on wood. But yeah, pretty happy with that group.' So the Jays can afford patience with Bieber's recovery. If a rotation spot opens in August, Bieber should be able to step in. If the current group remains healthy, figuring out who to bump to the bullpen (or if a six-man is required) will be a future problem — and arguably a good one to have. Alek Manoah and prospects like Adam Macko, Kendrys Rojas and Trey Yesavage now become more luxury than necessary depth. As long as Bieber is healthy and effective by October, that's all that matters for a Toronto team currently sitting 6 ½ games up on the American League's final playoff spot. Advertisement While Bieber didn't come cheap, the injury certainly impacted his value. The lone prospect traded to Cleveland, Khal Stephen, was highly regarded in Toronto's system with six different pitches, improving command and one of the lowest ERAs in minor-league baseball this year. Per Keith Law, Stephen entered the 2025 campaign as Toronto's ninth-ranked prospect, though he likely sits higher after a strong season. However, the price tag still wasn't the multiple-prospect package needed to acquire one of the market's top rental starters, like Dylan Cease, Zac Gallen or Merrill Kelly. Yet, if healthy and anything close to his prior form, Bieber could deliver comparable, or even better, results to those other rentals down the stretch. He has a lower career ERA than all three. The former Cy Young winner comes with obvious risk. Can he stay healthy? Will he recover and return to the top-of-rotation production he flashed before injury? However, that recovery — and Bieber's current timeline — allows Toronto not to confront an immediate decision in the rotation. And with the Blue Jays setting eyes on October, he could bring the undeniable upside needed to win when it matters. (Photo of Shane Bieber in March 2024: Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
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17 hours ago
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Blue Jays' John Schneider feeling nostalgic after Kevin Gausman outduels Tarik Skubal
The post Blue Jays' John Schneider feeling nostalgic after Kevin Gausman outduels Tarik Skubal appeared first on ClutchPoints. Nobody in baseball is as hot as the Toronto Blue Jays at the moment, who improved to 17-4 in the month of July with a very impressive victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. The Jays have now won three in a row against the AL Central leaders and will go for the four-game sweep on Sunday in Detroit. While the Blue Jays have been surging and the Tigers have ben struggling, Saturday night's result was still somewhat surprising based on who was on the mound. Kevin Gausman took the bump for the Blue Jays while Tarik Skubal, the best pitcher in baseball, got the ball for the Tigers. Gausman has been solid this season, but has not quite been at the level of some of his best seasons in 2021 with the San Francisco Giants and in 2023 with the Toronto Blue Jays. However, he found that form again on Saturday to lead his team to a win. 'It looked like three years ago,' Blue Jays manager John Schneider said of the performance, via ESPN. 'He was just dominating where he wanted to go with the ball, and his splitter was a difference-maker.' Gausman pitched six innings and was nearly flawless all game long, giving up just one hit and one walk while striking out 10 batters. He did not give up a run as the Blue Jays raced to a 6-1 victory. On the other side, Skubal also brought some of his best stuff despite just making it through five innings and 96 pitches. He gave up five hits and three walks while striking out seven, but still didn't give up a run. Instead, the Detroit bullpen faltered late in the game as Toronto came away with the win. The Blue Jays currently have the best record in baseball at 63-42, but they will need more performances like this one from Gausman and the rest of their arms on the mound if they want to snap their World Series drought that dates all the way back to 1993. If he can keep this form up for a prolonged period moving forward, Toronto will be very tough to beat in the postseason. Related: Why Blue Jays' Max Scherzer will be 'up at night' despite strong outing vs. Tigers Related: Tigers manager AJ Hinch gives Blue Jays credit after another brutal loss
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17 hours ago
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Why Blue Jays' Max Scherzer will be ‘up at night' despite strong outing vs. Tigers
The post Why Blue Jays' Max Scherzer will be 'up at night' despite strong outing vs. Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Detroit Tigers 10-4 on Sunday, failing to sweep the AL Central leaders. Max Scherzer took the ball for the Blue Jays against his former team, the Tigers, and allowed just three runs in seven innings. The only blemish on his record was a Gleyber Torres three-run bomb. Despite his stellar start, Scherzer was critical of his one poor pitch, according to Keegan Matheson of 'That's the inning that's going to keep you up late, and you're going to lose sleep over that,' Scherzer said, per Matheson. 'This is the Major Leagues. You've got to be executing at all times.' Scherzer has made only six starts this season after signing a one-year deal with the Blue Jays. Manager John Schneider said, 'The Thumb-O-Meter is good right now,' referencing his thumb injury from earlier this season. That is the most important fact of this start, as Toronto inches closer to an AL East title. Scherzer threw 96 pitches against the Tigers on Sunday. He left the game with the Blue Jays down 3-0, all thanks to Torres' homer. Chad Green and Justin Bruihl combined to allow seven runs, six earned, in the eighth inning alone. Even four runs in the ninth inning could not scare the Tigers on Sunday. The Blue Jays exit the weekend with the best record in the entire league. But to maintain their current division lead, they need another starter to join Scherzer and Kevin Gausman. There are a lot of contenders looking for starters at the MLB trade deadline, but Toronto is in a position to buy right now. This start should give Blue Jays fans hope for the immediate future. The early returns on Scherzer were poor, but if he continues this form, it could be a historic season north of the border. Related: Blue Jays' John Schneider feeling nostalgic after Kevin Gausman outduels Tarik Skubal Related: Tigers manager AJ Hinch gives Blue Jays credit after another brutal loss
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Seahawks GM John Schneider signs through 2030
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2030 draft. Schneider, 54. enters his second season with head coach Mike Macdonald and would hit the 20-year mark as the primary personnel boss in Seattle if he completes the new contract. "The extension of general manager John Schneider's contract is a testament to his 15-plus years of football leadership and success," team owner Jody Allen said in a statement Wednesday. "I am confident that John will continue to deliver real results and a continued strong partnership with head coach Mike Macdonald that is already contributing to our winning culture on and off the field." Hired in 2010 out of the Green Bay Packers organization, where he was a protege of Ron Wolf and Ted Thompson, Schneider is attempting to rebuild the Seahawks into a perennial contender. The team has 10 playoff appearances and played in two Super Bowls -- one win, one loss -- during Schneider's tenure. Only one of those four postseason appearances has come in the past four seasons, however. Among current NFL general managers, only Mickey Loomis (New Orleans Saints GM since 2002) and Mike Brown (Cincinnati Bengals president and GM since 1991) have a longer active tenure. The list doesn't include Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who still calls the shots for the organization he purchased in 1989. Schneider was hired in January 2010, 10 days before the Eagles promoted 34-year-old Howie Roseman to the same role, and teamed with Pete Carroll to build a dynastic roster centered around value draft picks and other shrewd moves. The Seahawks drafted quarterback Russell Wilson in the third round (2012), acquired running back Marshawn Lynch via trade (2010), signed defensive end Michael Bennett as a free agent (2013) and scored on a series of defensive prospects in the draft, including cornerback Richard Sherman (154th overall in 2011), safety Kam Chancellor (133rd overall, 2010) and linebacker Bobby Wagner (47th overall, 2012). When Carroll was fired and replaced by Macdonald in 2023, Schneider added the title of president of football operations. In his second year with Macdonald, formerly defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, Schneider overturned much of the roster. Seattle signed Sam Darnold, traded incumbent starting quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, dealt wideout DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers and rolled the dice with two injury-prone veterans: former Los Angeles Rams All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp and longtime Cowboys pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
