Ben Nicholson-Smith
@bnicholsonsmith
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.
How close are the Blue Jays' top hitting prospects to playing in the majors?
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Some top Blue Jays prospects are putting up eye-catching offensive numbers at triple-A, and their production has not escaped the attention of decision makers on the big-league team.
With pitchers rolling, offensive improvement holds key to Blue Jays' ceiling
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays allow four runs in ninth inning as Yankees spoil Toronto's sweep
Ben Nicholson-Smith
A late Yankees rally erased a Blue Jays lead and prevented what would have been the first Toronto sweep of the season.
Blue Jays carry some momentum into big series against Yankees
Ben Nicholson-Smith
The Blue Jays did enough damage to even their record at 8-8 on Sunday. But the next three days will bring tougher tests, along with an opportunity for the Jays to prove they’re closer to the Yankees than their records might now suggest.
Yariel Rodriguez's arrival leads to pitching changes for Blue Jays
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays undone by limited high-leverage options in bullpen
Ben Nicholson-Smith
With Chad Green down and Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson still on the injured list, high-leverage relief arms are in short supply in Toronto.
Blue Jays bats show signs of life vs. Mariners' two aces
Ben Nicholson-Smith
After two games against some pretty good pitching, the Blue Jays are showing signs of turning their offence around. Ben Nicholson-Smith tells us what it all means.
After wild six months, Blue Jays fans finally get a say
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Blue Jays encouraged by Alek Manoah’s quiet progress
Ben Nicholson-Smith
Quietly, Alek Manoah is making progress behind the scenes and the Blue Jays will soon learn more about how close the right-hander is to becoming an option for the big-league team.