Nick Ashbourne

Why home runs will determine Blue Jays’ fate in 2024

Nick Ashbourne

Which Blue Jays prospects could impress in Spring Breakout game

Beyond getting a sense of less familiar Blue Jays prospects, there will be a few specific storylines worth tuning into on Saturday during the inaugural Spring Breakout game. Here are a few things to watch.

What would have to happen for Vogelbach, Escobar to make Blue Jays' bench

What it would (and wouldn't) mean if '24 Blue Jays strike out less

In terms of raw contact ability, the Blue Jays figure to be among MLB’s best. How much that will matter remains to be seen.

How Brandon Woodruff, other non-tendered players fit Blue Jays’ plans

The success of the Blue Jays’ off-season is unlikely to come down to the non-tendered players who’ve recently become available — but there are a few interesting options for the club to consider, writes Nick Ashbourne.

Blue Jays Free Agency Preview: Potential targets for club

Diamondbacks’ World Series run shows talent trumps playoff experience

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ presence in the 2023 World Series is bound to invite plenty of discourse about how little it can potentially take to reach the sport’s greatest stage, writes Nick Ashbourne.

How missed chances over the plate led to Blue Jays' Game 1 struggles

The Blue Jays missed out on some golden opportunities in Game 1 against the Twins. Nick Ashbourne breaks down how it happened and why.

Blue Jays in the Clutch: How their hitting is undermining the pitching

Inside the developing battle between Davis Schneider and MLB pitchers

Even though he's played only 14 games in the majors, the book is already out on Blue Jays hitter Davis Schneider. But he has responded in interesting and honest ways, writes Nick Ashbourne.