Blue Jays manager John Schneider likes this costume much better than a year ago

Blue Jays Manager John Schneider Prefers His Costume This Year

John Schneider, manager of the Blue Jays, is not particularly into Halloween, which might not surprise many. This year, he spent a Friday at Rogers Centre with his team, facing the chance to win the franchise’s first World Series title in 32 years, a much better situation than last Halloween.

“Sitting in my neighbour’s driveway drinking a beer and giving candy,” Schneider said before Game 6 of the World Series. “I think Halloween’s a made-up holiday anyway. It’s kind of my least favourite holiday of the year. So if it’s a chance to hang out in the neighbourhood and have a couple of cold ones and laugh at some costumes, I’m all for it.”

Pointing to his Blue Jays apparel, Schneider noted, “But I like this costume a lot better.” His focus was on helping the team secure the title after 32 years, yet he also reflected on the year that had passed.

“I always have that positive outlook, sometimes to the point of frustration to myself or people around me,” Schneider said about his belief in turning things around. “I think you always have to say that could be the possibility. You never know who is going to do what and every postseason game that has a twist and a turn. I think that we’ve done a good job of understanding that as a team.”

This hopeful attitude ties back to the Halloween theme on the date of Game 6 in the 121st World Series.

Summary

John Schneider values his Blue Jays role over Halloween traditions, embracing optimism and the possibility of postseason success as his team vies for a historic World Series win.

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Toronto Sun Toronto Sun — 2025-11-01

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