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 eyeing starting pitching ahead of deadline
Ben Nicholson-Smith
A preliminary picture of the deadline is starting to emerge for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Blue Jays get back to .500 after bullpen shuts down Astros
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Scherzer hits major milestone, but struggles continue in Blue Jays loss
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Pitching at the MLB level for the first time since April, Max Scherzer reached a historic milestone on Wednesday while also allowing five runs in a game the Blue Jays eventually dropped to the Phillies.
Why Blue Jays moved Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to leadoff spot
Ben Nicholson-Smith
On Tuesday, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was leading off a big-league game for just the second time in his career. Ben Nicholson-Smith tells us why.
Blue Jays secure series win over Orioles behind decisive sixth-inning rally
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays respond to significant challenge vs. Braves after eventful week
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Still three games under .500 the Blue Jays are not yet where they need to be, but they return home knowing they responded well to a significant challenge Thursday against the Braves, writes Ben Nicholson-Smith
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.