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Vancouver’s MLB expansion hopes lead to intrigue, questions

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:46:31 EDT

There’s growing interest in bringing major-league baseball to Vancouver, creating intrigue about the possibility of a second Canadian MLB team — yet significant questions must be answered before the possibility shifts from hope to something more tangible.

Blue Jays can’t capitalize on Red Sox chaos in series-opening loss

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:52:16 EDT

Despite the chaos that surrounded the Red Sox as they arrived in Toronto, they’re still a talented team.

The Blue Jays learned as much in their series-opening loss, Ben Nicholson-Smith writes.

Blue Jays notebook: Louis Varland impresses at back of bullpen

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:06:27 EDT

Thanks to Louis Varland’s weekend performance, the Blue Jays may have found a solution at closer. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith looks at that and more in his latest notebook.

Max Scherzer’s tough start raises questions for Blue Jays

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:10:57 EDT

Friday’s loss marked the third time in Max Scherzer’s last four starts that he couldn’t escape the third inning. It also raised some major questions about what’s next for the veteran.

Prospect Austin Smith eyes two-way stardom with Blue Jays

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:51:00 EDT

His Dunedin teammates jokingly call him ‘Smitty Ohtani.’ But Blue Jays prospect Austin Smith knows exactly what he needs to do to become a two-way star for the big club some day, writes Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith.

Which injured Blue Jays are closest to returning?

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:40:18 EDT

Given the Blue Jays’ bevy of injuries right now, they can use all the help they can get.

Ben Nicholson-Smith takes a look at when players will return and how Toronto will cope in the meantime.

How George Springer’s injury could impact Blue Jays at leadoff, DH

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:17:58 EDT

A broken left toe for George Springer will test the depth of a Blue Jays team already dealing with more than its fair share of injuries.

Ben Nicholson-Smith delves into the ramifications of yet another bite from the injury bug.

Matchup vs. Ohtani now all about 2026 for Blue Jays

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:31:54 EDT

As compelling as Shohei Ohtani’s start against Toronto may be on Wednesday, the outing matters because of what it means for the 2026 Blue Jays as they try to turn around their season.

Dodgers series brings back ‘heartbreaking’ memories for Blue Jays

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:06:43 EDT

On the schedule, it’s just another series in April, but any early season meeting between World Series opponents would inspire some strong emotions — and that’s especially true after a series that was closely contested all the way through extra innings of Game 7.

Slumping Blue Jays swept by White Sox as bats falter, injuries mount

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:19:46 EDT

Swept by the White Sox and hit by key injuries, the Blue Jays limp home searching for answers as a tough series against the Dodgers looms.

Blue Jays’ frustrating week continues with sloppy loss to White Sox

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:16:52 EDT

After the Blue Jays coughed up a late lead to the White Sox with some sloppy play on Saturday, they have now lost four of their last five.

Blue Jays’ offensive woes continue in extra-innings loss to White Sox

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:25:10 EDT

The Blue Jays’ disappointing start to the season continued with an extra-inning loss to the White Sox on Friday.

Blue Jays’ Yesavage closest to return, Lauer’s start bumped to Sunday

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:58:38 EDT

As the Toronto Blue Jays continue to navigate a laundry list of injuries among their pitching rotation, a notable arm could be on its way back soon.

After opening sweep, Blue Jays have huge opportunity ahead

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:15:33 EDT

It would have been hard to fathom a better opening weekend than the one the Toronto Blue Jays just put together against the Athletics. Ben Nicholson-Smith tells us why and what it means.

Blue Jays trade Leo Jimenez to Marlins

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:37:35 EDT

Blue Jays rally for second straight walk-off after Cease’s strong debut

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:14:18 EDT

Saturday’s game against the A’s was like a play in three acts.

First came Dylan Cease’s dominance, then a bizarre seventh inning, and finally, clutch swings led to the Blue Jays’ second walk-off win in as many days.

Okamoto quickly fitting in with Blue Jays: ‘Great vibes overall’

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:37:17 EDT

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

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:39:41 EDT

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

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:37:09 EDT

As the Blue Jays return home to Toronto, it’s a good time to reflect on the success of 2025. But what’s it all mean for 2026? Ben Nicholson-Smith breaks it down.

Six spring training myths and how they apply to 2026 Blue Jays

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:31:51 EDT

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.