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 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
Bieber's season debut veers off-course as Blue Jays fall in extras
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays eyeing starting pitching ahead of deadline
Ben Nicholson-Smith
A preliminary picture of the deadline is starting to emerge for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Blue Jays get back to .500 after bullpen shuts down Astros
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Among the ingredients for the Blue Jays' 39th win of the season: one home run, three sacrifice flies and 3.1 innings of scoreless relief. And just like that, Toronto is back at .500 for the first time since late May.
Scherzer hits major milestone, but struggles continue in Blue Jays loss
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Why Blue Jays moved Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to leadoff spot
Ben Nicholson-Smith
On Tuesday, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was leading off a big-league game for just the second time in his career. Ben Nicholson-Smith tells us why.
Blue Jays secure series win over Orioles behind decisive sixth-inning rally
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Despite the Orioles' complaints over a controversial play near second base in the sixth inning, the Blue Jays put together a five-run rally that set in motion a series-clinching victory.
Blue Jays respond to significant challenge vs. Braves after eventful week
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays under increasing pressure after fourth straight loss
Ben Nicholson-Smith
The pressure is building again for the Blue Jays after they fell to the Braves on Wednesday. The loss not only was Toronto's fourth in a row, but it also sets up a tough series finale against Chris Sale.