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.
What has to go right for Blue Jays to justify deadline push
Ben Nicholson-Smith
For the Toronto Blue Jays, just 66 games remain in the season, and only 16 before the trade deadline. The time to win is now. Ben Nicholson-Smith breaks down how that can happen.
Hoffman blows late lead as Blue Jays head into all-star break with tough loss
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How Schneider chose Cease over Schlittler for All-Star start
Ben Nicholson-Smith
John Schneider made the decision to start Dylan Cease in the All-Star Game. Ben Nicholson-Smith explains how the Blue Jays manager chose Cease over the Yankees' Cam Schlittler.
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
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What Nance trade means for Blue Jays ahead of deadline
Ben Nicholson-Smith
The Toronto Blue Jays' decision to send reliever Tommy Nance to the Minnesota Twins for a 21-year-old catching prospect is interesting on a couple of different levels.
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
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As prospect Sean Keys breaks out, Blue Jays look to build versatility
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays prospect Sean Keys won't stop hitting home runs in the minors. And not only are Blue Jays decision-makers watching Keys’ progress with interest, but they’re also looking to build up his defensive versatility, writes Ben Nicholson-Smith.