With pitchers rolling, offensive improvement holds key to Blue Jays' ceiling
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Ben Nicholson-Smith
Ben Nicholson-Smith
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Covering the MLB and Toronto Blue Jays for Sportsnet since 2013, Ben Nicholson-Smith has established himself as one of the network’s leading baseball writers. Currently the baseball editor for sportsnet.ca, he also co-hosts the At the Letters podcast and regularly appears on Sportsnet’s television and radio properties.
Blue Jays allow four runs in ninth inning as Yankees spoil Toronto's sweep
Ben Nicholson-Smith
A late Yankees rally erased a Blue Jays lead and prevented what would have been the first Toronto sweep of the season.
Blue Jays carry some momentum into big series against Yankees
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Yariel Rodriguez's arrival leads to pitching changes for Blue Jays
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Yariel Rodriguez’s arrival in Toronto means the biggest challenge of his professional career is imminent, and the Cuban right-hander’s presence may allow the Blue Jays to reconfigure their pitching staff a little, perhaps as soon as Saturday.
Blue Jays undone by limited high-leverage options in bullpen
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With Chad Green down and Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson still on the injured list, high-leverage relief arms are in short supply in Toronto.
Blue Jays bats show signs of life vs. Mariners' two aces
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After wild six months, Blue Jays fans finally get a say
Ben Nicholson-Smith
It’s now been more than half a year since the Blue Jays last took the field at home, but even with the team away from Toronto the last six months have been quite a ride.
Blue Jays encouraged by Alek Manoah’s quiet progress
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Quietly, Alek Manoah is making progress behind the scenes and the Blue Jays will soon learn more about how close the right-hander is to becoming an option for the big-league team.
Blue Jays' offensive struggles becoming harder to dismiss after another shutout loss
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Davis Schneider's big swing gives Blue Jays positive momentum
Ben Nicholson-Smith
After managing next to nothing against left-hander Framber Valdez, the Blue Jays looked to be in trouble when the Astros turned the game over to Ryan Pressly and Josh Hader. But thanks to Schneider’s big swing, the Blue Jays were able to build some positive momentum heading into Wednesday’s series finale.
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