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Josie Canseco sparks breakup rumors after wiping MLB pitcher boyfriend from Instagram

Nypost · · 277 words · By Edward Lewis
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Josie Canseco and her MLB pitcher boyfriend appear to have hit Splitsville.

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What happened

Josie Canseco and her MLB pitcher boyfriend appear to have hit Splitsville.

Why it matters

The Victoria’s Secret model (and Jose Canseco’s daughter) sparked breakup rumors this week after fans noticed she wiped all photos of AJ Smith-Shawver from her Instagram page.

Common ground

She also unfollowed him on the popular social media app.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/josie-canseco-sparks-breakup-rumors-after-u…

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “just recently celebrated their one-year anniversary with a mushy Instagram post”
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Multiple sources mention that the couple celebrated their one-year dating anniversary with an Instagram post.
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · The American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) is a politically conservative, Christian-based legal organization in the United States. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and associate…
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web search NEUTRAL — Led by Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel, the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) focuses on constitutional and human rights law worldwide. Based in Washington, D.C., with affiliated offices in I…
https://aclj.org/
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 26, 2014 · Led by Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel, the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) focuses on constitutional and human rights law worldwide. Based in Washington, D.C., with affiliat…
https://www.eaclj.org/affiliates/aclj.html
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Claim 2: “she wiped all photos of AJ Smith-Shawver from her Instagram page”
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Web search results from multiple sources mention breakup rumors specifically linked to the removal of photos of AJ Smith-Shawver from Josie Canseco's Instagram.
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web search NEUTRAL — While Kopitiam is a place to hang out and chat, annoying threads which make no sense at all will be deleted and offenders warned. Chat threads MUST be tagged properly. Threads in Serious Kopitiam subf…
https://forum.lowyat.net/Kopitiam
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 27, 2026 · Lowyat.NET -> Kopitiam -> Serious Kopitiam Bump Topic Add Reply RSS Feed Bottom Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+ [found sos] cant login whatsapp browser, from iphone 410.8k views ... « …
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5556445
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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 · Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+ FB, IG & Whatsapp Subscriptions Are Here!, From $2.99 onwards
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5566080
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Claim 3: “The 23-year-old, though, still follows her on the app.”
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One source explicitly states that Smith-Shawver, 23, still follows Josie Canseco, and another source confirms he was born in 2002, making him 23.
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web search NEUTRAL — AJ Smith-Shawver and Josie Canseco are now the subject of discussion due to breakup rumors after both appeared to remove photos of each other from Instagram this week. Canseco also unfollowed the Atla…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/mlb/news/fact-che…
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web search NEUTRAL — AJ Smith-Shawver. American baseball player (born 2002). Grant Holmes. GAME OF THE YEAR!? The Phillies and Braves play an ABSOLUTE CLASSIC in extras!(FULL FINISH). MLB. 227K 4d ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_YQbJpH5ok
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web search NEUTRAL — On May 2, the Braves promoted the 20-year-old Smith-Shawver – their No. 4 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline – to Double-A Mississippi from High-A Rome. On Tuesday, they promoted him to Triple-A Gwin…
https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-promote-top…
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Claim 4: “She also unfollowed him on the popular social media app.”
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Multiple sources report that Josie Canseco unfollowed AJ Smith-Shawver on Instagram as part of breakup rumors.
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web search NEUTRAL — Josie Canseco and AJ Smith-Shawver celebrated their one-year dating anniversary. Instagram/@josiecanseco. “A year with you,” Josie wrote in a caption on the pics.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/josie-canseco-sparks-br…
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web search NEUTRAL — Josie continues sharing her own story. Canseco, 29, has a career that extends far beyond her relationships with athletes. She is the daughter of former MLB star José Canseco and Jessica Canseco, and h…
https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/atlanta-braves/2026/08/22/josie…
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web search NEUTRAL — Josie Canseco Goes Instagram Official With Mlb Pitcher Aj Smith Shawver.
https://www.egotasticsports.com/josie-canseco-goes-instagram…
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Claim 5: “Smith-Shawver’s mom, Laurie, recognized the couple in the post’s comment section”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Laurie Smith-Shawver's comments.
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Claim 6: “Prior to her relationship with Smith-Shawver, Josie, 29, was romantically linked to Johnny Manziel, Logan Paul and Brody Jenner.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm her age or her previous romantic links to the named individuals.
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Claim 7: “Smith-Shawver took the mound for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday for just the second time this season since undergoing Tommy John surgery”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about Pinterest and the 2026 Washington Nationals season; no evidence confirms the specific game or surgery details.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Washington Nationals season is the Nationals' 22nd season as the Major League Baseball franchise in the District of Columbia, the 19th season at Nationals Park, and the 58th since the origina…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pinterest采用的是瀑布流的形式展现图片内容，无需用户翻页，新的图片不断自动加载在页面顶端，让用户不断的发现新的图片。 Pinterest堪称图片版的Twitter，网民可以将感兴趣的图片在Pinterest保存，其他网友可以关注，也可以转发图片。索尼等许多公司也在Pinterest建立了主页，用图片营销旗下的产品 ...
https://www.zhihu.com/topic/19559627/intro
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web search NEUTRAL — Pinterest不同于Tumblr和微博，虽然Tumblr和微博的核心内容之一都是图片，可是各种博们关注图片是为了社交和传媒，Pinterest有着其准确的定位。 所以说Pinterest不会受到各种博们的竞争影响。 同样的它也不同于Groupon。
https://www.zhihu.com/question/19562210
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Claim 8: “The two got together in 2025”
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The provided evidence for this claim contains stock market data for Microsoft and is completely irrelevant to the relationship timeline of the individuals.
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 20, 2025 · Find the latest Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing.
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/MSFT/
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 19, 2024 · Find the latest Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing.
https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/MSFT/?fr=sycsrp_catchall
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 25, 2022 · At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your …
https://finance.yahoo.com/?fr=sycsrp_catchall
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Claim 9: “he removed all photos of Josie from his own IG page”
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Sources report that both parties appeared to remove photos of each other from their respective Instagram pages.
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web search NEUTRAL — Josie Canseco and AJ Smith-Shawver celebrated their one-year dating anniversary. Instagram/@josiecanseco. "A year with you," Josie wrote in a caption on the pics.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/josie…
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web search NEUTRAL — AJ Smith-Shawver. American baseball player (born 2002). Grant Holmes.Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Fa…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_YQbJpH5ok
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web search NEUTRAL — Josie Canseco, the daughter of former MLB star Jose Canseco, gave fans a look at her warm vacation in Mexico on Thursday. She shared new photos with her boyfriend, Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shaw…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/mlb/news/jose-can…
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Claim 10: “The Victoria’s Secret model (and Jose Canseco’s daughter)”
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Multiple independent sources (FanBuzz, Fox News) confirm Josie Canseco is the daughter of Jose Canseco and a Victoria's Secret model.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of Playboy Playmates of 2016. Playboy magazine names their Playmate of the Month each month throughout the year. In the March 2016 issue, playmates became "non nude", without a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Playboy_Playmates_of_2…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Reading Rainbow is an American educational children's television series designed to encourage a love of books and reading. The original series aired on PBS and PBS Kids from July 11, 1983 to November …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is an annual promotional event sponsored by and featuring Victoria's Secret, a brand of lingerie. From 1995 to 2025, Victoria's Secret used the show to market its go…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria's_Secret_Fashion_Show
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.