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’s next for Kazuma Okamoto, Blue Jays?
Ben Nicholson-Smith
The signing of Kazuma Okamoto raises a few questions for the Blue Jays, who have spent big this off-season. Ben Nicholson-Smith takes a look at what the addition means and what questions it raises.
NPB star Kazuma Okamoto, Blue Jays agree to contract
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Sources: Yankees' tell helped Blue Jays during 2025 ALDS
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Sources told Ben Nicholson-Smith that the Blue Jays picked up on at least one on-field tell from the Yankees during the ALDS — an observation that helped Blue Jays hitters on the way to a four-game series win.
Blue Jays reunions with Bassitt, Scherzer unlikely but not impossible
Ben Nicholson-Smith
The additions of Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, along with Shane Bieber's return clearly makes reunions with Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer less likely for the Blue Jays, though nothing should be ruled out.
What Schwarber, Diaz deals mean for Blue Jays
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Why Ketel Marte may not be likeliest target for Blue Jays
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Not only are the Blue Jays in touch with top free agents, but they’re checking in on prominent trade candidates, too. But it appears that Toronto is on the periphery of Ketel Marte talks, not in the middle of them
As Blue Jays add pitching, Atkins sheds light on Bieber's status
Ben Nicholson-Smith
The Blue Jays have seemingly been signing new pitchers everyday "like a freaking advent calendar." Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith has the latest on the team's pitching situation from the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla.
Blue Jays showing little attachment to World Series roster
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Free agent Kyle Tucker visited Blue Jays' Dunedin facility
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker visited the Toronto Blue Jays’ Dunedin, Fla., training facilities Wednesday, according to industry sources.