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Dodgers-Brewers NLCS rematch presents more even battle

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:27:22 EDT

When the Dodgers faced and ultimately swept the Brewers in the NLCS last year, it felt lopsided right from the start. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith explains why that won’t be the case this time around.

How Okamoto’s success can impact Blue Jays’ push into Japanese market

Shi Davidi — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:08:35 EDT

Kazuma Okamoto had a successful rookie year with the Blue Jays, establishing Toronto as a destination where Japanese position players can thrive.

Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith explain what it means for the Blue Jays’ push into the Japanese market.

How potential lockout will impact MLB off-season calendar

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:23:47 EDT

The upcoming MLB off-season will be anything but typical, with the collective bargaining agreement set to expire Dec. 1, and a lockout looming.

Ben Nicholson-Smith provides a ranging view and timeline for the next few months in MLB.

How Blue Jays execs are preparing for unusual off-season

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:17:30 EDT

While transparent about their frustration over a lost season, Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins kept their cards close to the vest when it comes to their view for the off-season.

Ben Nicholson-Smith has more.

Biggest questions for the Blue Jays this off-season

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:05:58 EDT

2026 was not what the Blue Jays were hoping it would be. Ben Nicholson-Smith highlights the biggest questions for Toronto this off-season.

Scherzer looks to savour start in Blue Jays’ finale with future undecided

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:01:20 EDT

Instead of rushing to a decision on his future now, Max Scherzer wants to enjoy his final start of the season with the Blue Jays on Sunday.

Blue Jays miss chance to build momentum with tough loss to Tigers

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:36:57 EDT

There goes one chance for the Blue Jays to prove they belong in October. Now it’s time to make the most of the 11 games they have remaining or end up on the outside looking in.

Answering Blue Jays’ biggest stretch-run questions

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:33:36 EDT

An emphatic series win over the Orioles puts the Blue Jays just 1.0 game back of the Guardians with two weeks remaining in the regular season – but still, there’s more work to be done, and major questions linger, too.

Ben Nicholson-Smith takes a closer look at three of them.

Desperate Blue Jays fail to hold ground in wild-card race

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:29:41 EDT

Emotions were front and centre on Friday night, as old friends Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer faced off, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was both booed and cheered.

But the end result was a fourth loss in five games for the Blue Jays.

Blue Jays secure pivotal win to move 0.5 games back of wild-card spot

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:54:01 EDT

Five wins in their last six games. A series win over the team they’re chasing in the standings. Big swings from their franchise player.

The Blue Jays are right back in it now after a big win over the Guardians Thursday.

Guerrero Jr. looks like himself again as Blue Jays win big over Guardians

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:26:33 EDT

Finally, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got under one and hit it a long way.

Blue Jays drop opener of key series as bats go cold vs. dominant Williams

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:21:26 EDT

As the late innings of Tuesday’s game developed, the strikeouts piled up for Gavin Williams and time started running out on the Blue Jays in the opener of an important series.

How will Blue Jays handle September call-ups?

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:34:07 EDT

When the Blue Jays return to action for a pivotal series against the Guardians Tuesday, rosters will have expanded by two players. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith explores Toronto’s options for those spots.

Blue Jays’ bats break out behind Cease to gain ground in wild-card chase

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:11:43 EDT

A dominant start from Dylan Cease, production from the top of the order and lockdown work from the bullpen all contributed to the Blue Jays’ well-rounded win over the Mariners on Friday.

Would recently waived Suarez fit on Blue Jays’ roster?

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:15:51 EDT

Here are some of the factors the Blue Jays would likely consider when evaluating Suárez, who’s now on waivers for a 48-hour period:

Blue Jays place Shane Bieber on 15-day injured list, recall Chad Dallas

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:20:15 EDT

Shane Bieber is hitting the injured list, Chad Dallas has been recalled, and once again, the Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching plans are in flux.

Ben Nicholson-Smith digs into the Jays’ outlook going foward.

Depleted Blue Jays finding ways to win after comeback over Red Sox

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:14:59 EDT

The margins are thin, the bullpen’s nearing a breaking point and the offence still hasn’t found its stride, but the Blue Jays keep winning.

Blue Jays overcome bizarre play to earn narrow win over Red Sox

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:22:59 EDT

Regardless of a long and confusing interlude in the seventh inning, the Blue Jays managed a 2-1 win over the Red Sox to improve to 57-63 on the season.

Questions for Blue Jays to answer over rest of season

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:53:28 EDT

The Blue Jays’ biggest question is whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can find his form down the stretch.

Ben Nicholson-Smith looks at the answers the club is seeking over the 47 remaining regular-season games.

Yesavage exits Blue Jays loss early with revamped rotation in flux

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:00:27 EDT

Shortly after Trey Yesavage exited Tuesday’s game with left knee discomfort, Astros hitters exploded to set in motion a Blue Jays loss.