What has to go right for Blue Jays to justify deadline push
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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.
Hoffman blows late lead as Blue Jays head into all-star break with tough loss
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Six outs away from a hard-fought win on the road, the Blue Jays handed the ball to Jeff Hoffman. But after a tough eighth inning for Hoffman, the first half of the season for the Jays ended with more missed opportunities and frustration.
How Schneider chose Cease over Schlittler for All-Star start
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Trey Yesavage lacks command in short outing as Blue Jays lose to Padres
Ben Nicholson-Smith
A game that went off-course early ended with more frustration for the Blue Jays on Saturday. Trey Yesavage's rough start was the big talking point as a three-game win streak came to an end.
Blue Jays ride Okamoto's record-tying blast to tidy win over Padres
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Kazuma Okamoto made some history Friday, tying Shohei Ohtani for the most home runs by a Japanese rookie with 22.
What Nance trade means for Blue Jays ahead of deadline
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What's driving the success of top Jays prospect JoJo Parker
Ben Nicholson-Smith
When JoJo Parker turns on a big-league baseball game, he watches hitters, of course, and how pitchers attack them. But that’s not all Parker looks for, writes Ben Nicholson-Smith.
July results will determine Blue Jays' path at trade deadline
Ben Nicholson-Smith
In the end, the results on the field will determine what’s next, putting pressure on the players to deliver. In the meantime, let’s take an early look at some of the scenarios that could unfold…
As prospect Sean Keys breaks out, Blue Jays look to build versatility
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays let another winnable game slip away, drop series to Astros
Ben Nicholson-Smith
A close game flipped in the Astros’ favour Wednesday when Jeff Hoffman threw a pickoff attempt past third baseman Kazuma Okamoto in the eighth inning. It led to another frustrating loss for the Blue Jays
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