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 trade Leo Jimenez to Marlins
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Blue Jays rally for second straight walk-off after Cease’s strong debut
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Okamoto quickly fitting in with Blue Jays: 'Great vibes overall'
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Kazuma Okamoto had a very effective MLB debut with a pair of hits and two runs scored. Ben Nicholson-Smith looks at how the Japanese star is quickly fitting in with the Blue Jays.
Shapiro outlines key themes for Blue Jays' season ahead of Opening Day
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Over the course of an hour on Wednesday, Mark Shapiro spoke at length about key topics concerning the Blue Jays. Ben Nicholson-Smith takes a closer look at some of the key themes to emerge from the availability.
October success creates fresh opportunity as Blue Jays return home
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Six spring training myths and how they apply to 2026 Blue Jays
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With spring training now well underway, Ben Nicholson-Smith identifies six myths, considers where they came from and applies them to the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays.
Barger’s big day shows he’s ready to build on memorable 2025 for Blue Jays
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Addison Barger continued his strong spring with a home run and a two-run single on Sunday. It's welcome news for a Blue Jays team set to rely on Barger more than ever this season.
Max Scherzer's outing suggests he'll be ready sooner than later for Blue Jays
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Three spring questions for Blue Jays with three weeks to go
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The Toronto Blue Jays have settled into their spring-training flow with three weeks still to go. Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith looks at three big questions facing the team as Opening Day nears.