John Schneider’s pregame meeting with the media on Monday afternoon was interrupted by an eager young reporter.

The Toronto Blue Jays were mired in what appeared to be another lost season near the end of May, but have been the best team in baseball after a sudden turnaround.

On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley about what has impressed him the most during the Blue Jays eight-game win streak and if John Schneider belongs in the AL Manager of the Year conversations with his team currently in first place.

John Schneider discusses the end of Blue Jays' winning streak, Ryan Burr's injury and more following the 2-1 loss to the White Sox

The Blue Jays extended their division lead with their sixth straight win and John Schneider believes better baserunning is behind the success.