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.
Berrios continues to pitch at high level as Blue Jays get much-needed series win
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Jose Berrios was at it again, holding the Twins scoreless into the sixth inning on the way to a tense 3-0 win that allows the Blue Jays to complete a tough road trip with a series win.
Tough day in centre compounds Bassitt's struggles in latest Blue Jays loss
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays' Kiermaier leaves game vs. Twins with lower-back discomfort
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Kevin Kiermaier exited Saturday’s game with right lower-back discomfort in the third inning after making a pair of max-effort throws on defence in support of starter Chris Bassitt.
Finally, some relief: Pitching staff leads Blue Jays to much-needed win over Twins
Ben Nicholson-Smith
After a poor showing against three AL East opponents, the Blue Jays started a series with the Twins hoping to turn things around. And after a complete team effort led by the pitching staff, they are off to a good start.
Blue Jays Notebook: Why team's skid makes pre-season goals harder to reach
Ben Nicholson-Smith
As Blue Jays seek more offence, bench must be part of the solution
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Describing what’s already happened is the easy part: when the Toronto Blue Jays have turned to their bench for support this season, it hasn’t often worked. Ben Nicholson-Smith tells us what that means and what's next.
Where and how Blue Jays can improve most as 2023 season unfolds
Ben Nicholson-Smith
To this point in the season, the Toronto Blue Jays haven’t played badly. And yet… doesn’t it feel like this group is capable of more? Ben Nicholson-Smith explores three areas the Blue Jays can look at for improvements.
Whether or not they believe Judge, time is now for Blue Jays to be vigilant
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays notebook: Whit Merrifield quietly becoming everyday option
Ben Nicholson-Smith
There’s no need for the Toronto Blue Jays to come out and say it but Whit Merrifield is now a starter on this team — and as long as he’s reaching base as often as he has been so far this season, that’s the way it should be.