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.
Yesavage exits Blue Jays loss early with revamped rotation in flux
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Shortly after Trey Yesavage exited Tuesday's game with left knee discomfort, Astros hitters exploded to set in motion a Blue Jays loss.
Blue Jays buy and sell during emotionally draining trade deadline
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays trade Daulton Varsho to Astros for Spencer Arrighetti
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays acquire starter Jose Soriano from Angels
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays trade Kevin Gausman to Cubs
Ben Nicholson-Smith
How Skubal trade to Dodgers impacts Blue Jays, pitching market
Ben Nicholson-Smith
The Dodgers' blockbuster acquisition of Tarik Skubal doesn't just strengthen their World Series hopes — it reshapes the trade market with less than two days until the deadline. For the Blue Jays, it means new opportunities as Ross Atkins weighs offers on Kevin Gausman, Max Scherzer and other pending free agents.
Rare back-to-back wins won't change Blue Jays' trade deadline plans
Ben Nicholson-Smith
This late into the summer, two wins don’t change the trajectory of the Blue Jays’ season, so they’re still expected to sell, but the day nonetheless featured some significant moments on and off the field.
Vancouver chooses prospective owner for MLB expansion bid
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays' trade chips: Ranking players who could be moved at deadline
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Toronto's recent slide has pushed the Blue Jays toward seller status. Here's a look at every notable trade candidate, ranked by likelihood of being moved and the value they could command ahead of the deadline.