Arden Zwelling

How Blue Jays who just missed the opening-day cut can earn opportunities

Arden Zwelling

One of the first writers to join the Sportsnet magazine publishing team in 2011, Arden Zwelling has become a permanent fixture on Sportsnet’s multiplatform MLB and Toronto Blue Jays coverage. Zwelling currently contributes to sportsnet.ca and Sportsnet magazine as a staff writer, breaking down the latest news, trades and rumours from the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse.

How hard work and odd jobs helped Steward Berroa achieve MLB dream with Blue Jays

Young, broke and trying to make it through the Blue Jays system, Steward Berroa often worked odd jobs in the winters to make ends meet. He credits that experience for helping shape who he is as a ball player today.

Six interesting Blue Jays prospects to watch in the Spring Breakout game

Blue Jays prospect Charles McAdoo was always going to be an athlete — it’s in his blood

Charles McAdoo, the third baseman the Blue Jays acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates at last year’s trade deadline, has some very famous bloodlines. Arden Zwelling looks into how that might help him make the big club.

With big spin and electric fastball, Lazaro Estrada has put himself on Blue Jays prospect radar

Growing up, Lazaro Estrada's choice wasn’t whether he’d play ball himself — it was whether he wanted to pitch or play the field. But when he first took the mound at 16, the choice was made for him.

There's no pitcher quite like Ryan Yarbrough — it's why the Blue Jays brought him back

Michael Stefanic had a job in a law office — now he's in Blue Jays camp

Undrafted and unsigned in 2018, Michael Stefanic was preparing for his post-baseball life as a legal assistant. But after a highlight video, tryouts, and an arduous journey through the minors, the infielder now finds himself at Blue Jays camp. Arden Zwelling has the story.

The hidden lefty neutralizer in the Blue Jays bullpen

On the surface, it appears the Toronto Blue Jays have a rather wide gap on their roster when it comes to left-handed relief. But deeper down, it's a different story, writes Arden Zwelling.

Blue Jays prospects who could contribute in 2025

How Blue Jays' Max Scherzer keeps evolving late in career

Max Scherzer, now at age 40, is still an effective starter at the highest level. How is he doing it? By perpetually evolving.