Blue Jays John Schneider Was Threatened By Angry Sports Bettor

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider was allegedly threatened with violence by an angry sports bettor during the 2025 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Ohio Casino Control Commission placed Blake Morgan of Thornville, Ohio, on the state's Sports Gaming Involuntary Exclusion List following a 14-minute call to MLB's customer service line during Game 4, according to ESPN.

Morgan was reportedly upset after Schneider pitched to Shohei Ohtani instead of intentionally walking him as previously suggested to media. Although Morgan admitted to being angry, he denied intent to harm Schneider and plans to appeal his ban, while MLB praised regulators and banned Morgan from league venues.