At The Letters

Dec 18 2024 225 ep. 56 mins 717
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Ben Nicholson-Smith is Sportsnet’s baseball editor. Arden Zwelling is a senior writer. Together, they bring you the most in-depth Blue Jays podcast in the league, covering off all the latest news with opinion and analysis, as well as interviews with other insiders and people around the team.

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What's Next for the Blue Jays?

Dec 18 2024 96 mins  
The Blue Jays have made one big trade, but they still have significant needs. Ben and Arden discuss the Jays’ strategy (3:50), a possible Vlad Jr. extension (54:02) and what the deal for Andrés Giménez means (1:09:03). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwell

Building Back Up

Nov 27 2024 81 mins  
With the off-season ramping up, Ben and Arden wonder how the Blue Jays can get better. Juan Soto? (02:15) A frontline starting pitcher? (38:17) Or some under-the-radar moves? (48:46) This episode of ATL covers all angles. Additional audio from MLB.com Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholso

Into the Off-Season

Oct 04 2024 32 mins  
Following the Blue Jays’ season-ending press conference, Ben offers his rapid-fire thoughts on the messaging from the front office (01:26), how to measure success for the Jays (12:36) and how they’ll approach free agency (17:39). Additional audio from MLB.com Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by B

And, That’s a Wrap

Sep 27 2024 73 mins  
The ‘24 season’s all but in the books, so Arden and Ben go big picture and look at some major September developments (06:36), the Jays’ pitching development (30:28) and which of their predictions went wrong (46:19). Additional audio from MLB.com Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson

Peak Bowden Francis

Sep 13 2024 78 mins  
This week, Shi Davidi joins Ben to discuss the emergence of Bowden Francis (00:40), the big-picture questions facing the Blue Jays this winter (28:56), and how to fix the Toronto bullpen (1:07:34). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi.

Shooting the Breeze

Sep 06 2024 61 mins  
This week, Sam McKee joins Ben to discuss the biggest Blue Jays storylines including next steps for the front office (12:19), a possible Vlad Guerrero Jr. extension (26:30), and Bo Bichette’s future in Toronto (49:36). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholso

Summer Storylines

Aug 21 2024 66 mins  
This week, Ben and Arden start with a discussion about the starting rotation – including Chris Bassitt’s comments (8:00). Plus, what’s next for Joey Votto (34:30) and a look at Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s growing leverage (47:20). Additional audio from the Chris Rose Rotation Podcast, Sportsnet, Sportsnet 590 The FAN. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produce

The New-Look Jays

Aug 15 2024 71 mins  
A new-look Blue Jays team is emerging. Arden and Ben start with a look at new hitters like Will Wagner (05:39) before putting Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s season in perspective (31:39) and discussing next steps for veteran pitchers (47:22). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by

A Wild Deadline for the Jays

Aug 02 2024 75 mins  
After eight deadline deals, Arden and Ben have a lot to discuss. They start with a look at who the Blue Jays got (11:55), before asking whether they could have done even more (32:31) and establishing realistic expectations (41:35). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Be

On Deadline

Jul 25 2024 55 mins  
With less than a week remaining before the trade deadline, Arden and Ben discuss the Blue Jays’ approach to trades (00:20) and the status of GM Ross Atkins (15:12). Plus, a player-by-player look at who could move (26:18). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nichol