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.
How Blue Jays execs are preparing for unusual off-season
Ben Nicholson-Smith
While transparent about their frustration over a lost season, Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins kept their cards close to the vest when it comes to their view for the off-season. Ben Nicholson-Smith has more.
Biggest questions for the Blue Jays this off-season
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Scherzer looks to savour start in Blue Jays' finale with future undecided
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Instead of rushing to a decision on his future now, Max Scherzer wants to enjoy his final start of the season with the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Blue Jays miss chance to build momentum with tough loss to Tigers
Ben Nicholson-Smith
There goes one chance for the Blue Jays to prove they belong in October. Now it's time to make the most of the 11 games they have remaining or end up on the outside looking in.
Answering Blue Jays' biggest stretch-run questions
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Desperate Blue Jays fail to hold ground in wild-card race
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Emotions were front and centre on Friday night, as old friends Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer faced off, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was both booed and cheered. But the end result was a fourth loss in five games for the Blue Jays.
Blue Jays secure pivotal win to move 0.5 games back of wild-card spot
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Five wins in their last six games. A series win over the team they’re chasing in the standings. Big swings from their franchise player. The Blue Jays are right back in it now after a big win over the Guardians Thursday.
Guerrero Jr. looks like himself again as Blue Jays win big over Guardians
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Blue Jays drop opener of key series as bats go cold vs. dominant Williams
Ben Nicholson-Smith
As the late innings of Tuesday’s game developed, the strikeouts piled up for Gavin Williams and time started running out on the Blue Jays in the opener of an important series.