Sources: Yankees' tell helped Blue Jays during 2025 ALDS
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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 reunions with Bassitt, Scherzer unlikely but not impossible
Ben Nicholson-Smith
The additions of Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, along with Shane Bieber's return clearly makes reunions with Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer less likely for the Blue Jays, though nothing should be ruled out.
What Schwarber, Diaz deals mean for Blue Jays
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Why Ketel Marte may not be likeliest target for Blue Jays
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Not only are the Blue Jays in touch with top free agents, but they’re checking in on prominent trade candidates, too. But it appears that Toronto is on the periphery of Ketel Marte talks, not in the middle of them
As Blue Jays add pitching, Atkins sheds light on Bieber's status
Ben Nicholson-Smith
The Blue Jays have seemingly been signing new pitchers everyday "like a freaking advent calendar." Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith has the latest on the team's pitching situation from the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla.
Blue Jays showing little attachment to World Series roster
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Free agent Kyle Tucker visited Blue Jays' Dunedin facility
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker visited the Toronto Blue Jays’ Dunedin, Fla., training facilities Wednesday, according to industry sources. 
Blue Jays agree to deal with KBO MVP Cody Ponce
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Seeking to augment a starting rotation that’s already seen its share of turnover in recent months, the Blue Jays reached a three-year, $30 million deal with right-hander Cody Ponce Tuesday evening, according to industry sources.
Why more starting pitching could make sense for Blue Jays
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Cease deal both on-brand and new territory for Blue Jays
Ben Nicholson-Smith
For the Toronto Blue Jays, the pending Dylan Cease deal is both extremely on-brand and a meaningful departure from the recent past. Ben Nicholson-Smith explains why.
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