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At The Letters

Sportsnet
Toronto Blue Jays
Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Major League Baseball
George Springer
Bo Bichette
Max Scherzer
American League East
Alek Manoah
Spring Training
Trade Deadline
World Series
Baltimore Orioles
Shohei Ohtani
Yusei Kikuchi
American League
Chris Bassett
New York Yankees
Game 7
Bowden Francis

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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Following a convincing sweep of the Mariners, Arden sizes up where things stand for the Blue Jays entering a potentially season-defining series in Cleveland. Along the way he touches on whether the Blue Jays should consider putting in a claim on Luis... more

Back-to-back series losses have intensified the pressure on the Blue Jays to either start stacking up wins or counting down days until the off-season. Ben and Arden start by sizing up the difficult task ahead for the club (00:31) before considering t... more

The Blue Jays return home with a big opportunity in front of them. Arden and Ben discuss the state of the team (00:50), Kazuma Okamoto’s production (36:53) and the pitching puzzle (46:15).

This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian R... more

The Blue Jays are right back in it. Arden and Ben marvel at the team’s success (0:11) and discuss how they can keep it going (6:42) before discussing Brett Bateman and the rotation (32:59).

This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian ... more

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Sam McKee
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David Singh
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Episode: In Need of a Spark
Jordan Shusterman
Senior Writer at Yahoo Sports, co-host of Baseball Barbecaut Cast
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Episode: The Blue Jays Are Now a Main Character
Shi Davidi
Baseball journalist covering the Blue Jays and the World Baseball Classic, Sportsnet
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Episode: What a Week for Canadian Baseball

Hosts

Ben Nicholson-Smith
Host of At The Letters / Sportsnet baseball editor with deep analysis and reporting.
Arden Zwelling
Co-host / senior baseball writer with a focus on insider context and team coverage.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Weighted Riveting Conversations+ continues to plummet

    For years this was just part of the routine. I enjoyed it at first, but the random extreme analytics based takes, usually from Arden, started causing me to roll my eyes more and more every year. The World Series is meaningless, the Jays should let Vladdy walk, yadda yadda.

    I’ve been meaning to unsub for a long time, but listening to Arden spend five minutes gushing about his White House experience was finally enough to shake the habit, so thanks for that I guess. There’s no shortage of other p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JD_Snow
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great Pod!

    This is one of my favourite Blue Jays Podcasts. I feel like they guys have a real feel for the team, the game and give great analysis of what’s going on.

    Thank you for all the hard work y’all put into this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    *****travel bug
    Canada6 months ago
  • Are you guys alright?

    We’ve barely heard from you since the World Series. I know life gets busy but, I’ve wondered where you’ve been. Are you no longer interested in the podcast? Or, are your bosses unsupportive? Seems like an odd time stop podcasting about the team Torontonians are most interested in after the 3rd best Blue Jay season in the 50 years of the team. I hope all is well.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    laftergood
    Canada7 months ago
  • Love this podcast but holy heck fix the audio

    You need to increase the volume or gain or whatever dials necessary in the setup you folks are using by 150-200%

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomas Cooper CA
    Canada10 months ago
  • These Guys Know Ball

    This podcast gives a great in depth view of our beloved Blue Jays from a couple of guys who are die hard fans with some behind the scenes information and a great baseball analysis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doc Mickey
    United States10 months ago

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Overall sentiment highlights credibility, team-first yet critical insights, and strong host dynamics.

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Necessity Is the Mother of Invention
Q: What do you think the identity of this team is?
The identity is fluid and largely depends on who's healthy and producing; last year's identity was built on resilience, depth, and next-man-up contributions, but this year injuries and inconsistency have clouded a clear, sustained identity.
The Blue Jays Are Now a Main Character
Q: How significant is Jose Berrios' injury for the Blue Jays' 2026 plans?
It's a meaningful but not terminal setback: it affects opening day depth and rotation planning, but the long-term impact depends on how quickly he can recover and how the team manages innings and acquisition depth.
Solving a Pitching Puzzle
Q: How did Lauer approach his outing against the Yankees, and what does it say about his role this season?
Eric Lauer pitched with a clear focus on improving his changeup and curveball, speaking to a newfound freedom to work on things rather than just chasing results, which suggests a more measured path to his role and development in the rotation.
Solving a Pitching Puzzle
Q: What's the latest on Jose Barrios and the WBC insurance situation?
Barrios was pulled back from starting due to insurance/testing for the WBC, with the team evaluating medical information to determine next steps and whether he's ready to pitch soon, emphasizing that his health and readiness come first.
Solving a Pitching Puzzle
Q: What has stood out to you so far about the Blue Jays' pitching this spring?
Dylan Cease's arrival as the marquee offseason addition stands out for his velocity and the intellectual, curious approach he brings to mechanics and learning, which the team is leveraging to shape the rotation. There is also attention on workload management, especially with Cease's high strikeout potential and the plan to maximize efficiency with first-pitch strikes.

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Two veteran baseball analysts deliver in-depth Toronto Blue Jays coverage, blending play-by-play breakdown, strategic context, and front-office commentary. Frequent topics include pitching depth, bullpen management, injury updates, and trade-deadline decisions, with episodes weaving in behind-the-scenes reporting and team narratives. A notable strength is the balance between rigorous analysis and accessible storytelling, often featuring insider perspectives and timely reactions to on-field developments and organizational moves. The show stands out for its long-form, data-informed approach to every game and season storyline, making it valuable for listeners who want both tactical insight and broader franchise context.

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