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.
Answering Blue Jays' biggest stretch-run questions
Ben Nicholson-Smith
An emphatic series win over the Orioles puts the Blue Jays just 1.0 game back of the Guardians with two weeks remaining in the regular season – but still, there’s more work to be done, and major questions linger, too. Ben Nicholson-Smith takes a closer look at three of them.
Desperate Blue Jays fail to hold ground in wild-card race
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Blue Jays secure pivotal win to move 0.5 games back of wild-card spot
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Five wins in their last six games. A series win over the team they’re chasing in the standings. Big swings from their franchise player. The Blue Jays are right back in it now after a big win over the Guardians Thursday.
Guerrero Jr. looks like himself again as Blue Jays win big over Guardians
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Finally, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got under one and hit it a long way.
Blue Jays drop opener of key series as bats go cold vs. dominant Williams
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How will Blue Jays handle September call-ups?
Ben Nicholson-Smith
When the Blue Jays return to action for a pivotal series against the Guardians Tuesday, rosters will have expanded by two players. Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith explores Toronto's options for those spots.
Blue Jays’ bats break out behind Cease to gain ground in wild-card chase
Ben Nicholson-Smith
A dominant start from Dylan Cease, production from the top of the order and lockdown work from the bullpen all contributed to the Blue Jays' well-rounded win over the Mariners on Friday.
Would recently waived Suarez fit on Blue Jays' roster?
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Blue Jays place Shane Bieber on 15-day injured list, recall Chad Dallas
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Shane Bieber is hitting the injured list, Chad Dallas has been recalled, and once again, the Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching plans are in flux. Ben Nicholson-Smith digs into the Jays' outlook going foward.