NEW YORK -- The Blue Jays’ ALDS win was built on the types of performances players have worked their entire lives for, from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to Trey Yesavage, Ernie Clement and so many more in that clubhouse.

In the 5-2 Game 4 victory , John Schneider had his finest hour as a manager.

The Blue Jays’ bullpen game turned into a managerial masterclass on top of some incredible pitching performances. Schneider, pitching coach Pete Walker and the Blue Jays’ pitching staff made what felt like one thousand decisions, holding the highest-scoring lineup in baseball to two runs on six hits. Bullpen games will never be perfect, but when you bat .900 in baseball, you’re doing all right.

After dangling Kevin Gausman and Yesavage as late-inning possibilities , the Blue Jays didn’t need the

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