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 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.
Wave of reinforcements could reshape Blue Jays' pitching outlook
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Struggling Blue Jays offence has no answers in third straight loss
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Reinforcements are coming, and the Blue Jays have been making things close, pushing until the very end again Tuesday. Yet their offence continued struggling as they dropped the series opener 4-3.
Jesus Sanchez's grand slam propels Blue Jays to blowout win over Marlins
Ben Nicholson-Smith
With one swing, Jesus Sanchez turned a close game into a comfortable lead for the Blue Jays. Sanchez's grand slam was the highlight in Toronto's series-tying win over the Marlins.
How could Blue Jays backfill Cease's rotation spot?
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Success vs. Skenes creates optimism for Blue Jays' bats
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Not only did Saturday's win against Paul Skenes bring the 25-27 Blue Jays a little closer to .500, a big game against a pitcher this dominant provides a little optimism for where this struggling offence can go.
ALDS win 'in the past' as Blue Jays face Yankees again
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Ahead of the four-game series against the Yankees, Blue Jays players resolved to focus on the here and now rather than anything that happened in 2025.
Guerrero Jr.'s slump-busting homer powers Blue Jays to series win
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Bullpen game helps Blue Jays outlast Tigers while offensive woes continue
Ben Nicholson-Smith
While Saturday's extra-innings win over the Tigers didn't feature the offensive outburst the Blue Jays have been hoping for, they scored just enough to back a strong showing from Spencer Miles and the bullpen.