Shapiro outlines key themes for Blue Jays' season ahead of Opening Day
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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.
October success creates fresh opportunity as Blue Jays return home
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As the Blue Jays return home to Toronto, it’s a good time to reflect on the success of 2025. But what's it all mean for 2026? Ben Nicholson-Smith breaks it down.
Six spring training myths and how they apply to 2026 Blue Jays
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Barger’s big day shows he’s ready to build on memorable 2025 for Blue Jays
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Addison Barger continued his strong spring with a home run and a two-run single on Sunday. It's welcome news for a Blue Jays team set to rely on Barger more than ever this season.
Max Scherzer's outing suggests he'll be ready sooner than later for Blue Jays
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Max Scherzer's outing on Saturday wasn't just encouraging, but it also lent credence to his insistence that he'll be ready in time for Opening Day. Ben Nicholson-Smith dives into the veteran's promising spring-training debut.
Three spring questions for Blue Jays with three weeks to go
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Factors that will determine how Blue Jays rotation maps out
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While the Blue Jays haven't ruled out a six-man rotation, some tough pitching decisions await. Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith looks at some factors that will and won't go into mapping it all out.
'Bugs Bunny' change-up putting Nate Garkow on Blue Jays' radar
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As recently as a couple years ago, Nate Garkow was working three jobs. Ben Nicholson-Smith checks in on the Blue Jays pitching prospect to see how that's all changed.
Canada leaves for WBC hopeful of reaching new heights
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Trust between Max Scherzer, John Schneider essential to Blue Jays' success
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As Max Scherzer arrives to spring training with the Blue Jays, he joins an oversized group of rotation candidates — and his trust in manager John Schneider will immediately be put to the test, writes Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith.
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