iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 1h

Asked about Brett Bateman, Ross Atkins said: “I don't think he could have transitioned any better from the minor leagues.” Cited Bateman’s moxie & baseball IQ. Added “we need to be cautious of how much pressure we put on players.” Can’t just copy and paste 2026 for 162 games.

1150

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 1h

This is true literally every off-season but the Blue Jays will look to add starting pitching this winter. “It's a really good starting point, but we'll look to add to it,” Ross Atkins said.

2100

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 1h

Ross Atkins on Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s 2026 season: “He lost a little bit of that rhythm and timing pretty early in the season. That started to impact his confidence, and once it impacted his confidence, the in-game adjustments and in-season adjustments became very difficult”

160

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 3h

Speaking broadly, Mark Shapiro says he anticipates Blue Jays will have a “similar area of support and resources” to improve their team this off-season compared to recent years.

2141

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 3h

Asked about potential changes in a new CBA, Mark Shapiro says teams will have time to adjust to any new rules. “Any new system that’s adopted, there would be a time frame for adjustment ... I don't think any new system adopted would cause for immediate action."

1130

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 4h

Asked whether the Blue Jays' coaching staff will return, Ross Atkins said “we feel good about the group in place”

2141

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 4h

Asked about expiring CBA, GM Ross Atkins says for the first part of the off-season, the Blue Jays plan for “business as usual” and will be “ready to go on day one” Atkins says support from ownership “allows us to be a little bit more nimble”

0190

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

this game is so fun ... Max bringing the heat today wow

0853

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Standing ovation for George Springer before his first at-bat of the game in Toronto. Springer, clearly feeling the emotions of the moment, tips his helmet to the crowd.

1683

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Speaking to reporters at his locker before the final game of his 6-year contract, a tearful George Springer says he anticipates feeling “happysad” when he leaves the field later today. He’s grateful for the support of Jays fans but says “I should be saying thank you to them”

2393

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This might be it for Max Scherzer. Or he might keep pitching. Ahead of Sunday's Game 162 start he's not putting any pressure on himself to know that answer. “It’s been kind of freeing, actually.” www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

sportsnet.ca

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

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.

0272

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Mason Fluharty enters play with 82 appearances, meaning he's a lock to pitch in more than half of the Blue Jays' 2026 games Season numbers: 3.36 ERA, 61.2 innings, 65 strikeouts, 28 walks, 6 HR, 4 starts, 1 save Per John Schneider, Fluharty wants to pitch today & tomorrow, too

1261

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Max Scherzer says he’s starting tomorrow, a chance to pitch in front of his kids for the final time this season As for what’s next after 2026, Scherzer says he’ll decide whether to retire or keep pitching during the off-season

1472

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

John Klein recalled by Blue Jays CJ Van Eyk optioned

0111

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Spencer Arrighetti optioned to Jays’ Spring Training Complex Joe Mantiply DFA Chad Dallas & Trey Yesavage activated

2233

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

www.sportsnet.ca/podcasts/at-... new podcast ep. with @bydavidsingh.bsky.social and Shi

182

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

what a scoop… baseball news pales in comparison… fourth OF was non-tendered vs. … hey folks there’s a new cat

26910

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Blue Jays lose 10-1 to the Tigers. Just didn't get enough going offensively while Michael Lorenzen allowed five runs. Jays are now 75-77 with 10 games to go, 2.0 games behind CLE. For Jays to make it, they'd have to go something like 7-3 while CLE goes 5-5.

8220

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

roof opening mid-game is always sorta fun

2360

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Brendan Cellucci will now make his MLB debut for Blue Jays

2260

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Trey Yesavage pitched in a rehab game tonight, going 0.2 innings while allowing two hits and a walk. He threw 34 pitches (23 strikes). Per the data from Buffalo, Yesavage sat 93.3 m.p.h. with his fastball, topping out at 94.4.

1190

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Shane Bieber’s bullpen session will be bumped back a bit and he’ll throw off flat ground today instead per John Schneider

0130

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As of now Blue Jays tentatively plan for Dylan Cease to pitch Saturday in Texas with Jose Soriano Sunday per John Schneider

1182

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Lower back discomfort for Anthony Santander so he’s not in the triple-A lineup tonight He’s considered day to day

5120

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

John Schneider when asked about Tyler Rogers “When a guy throws 83 from down under, you think you can pitch them every day. I wish he could. I wish he was available tonight & I wish they were all available every night & they didn't get tired, but he's got the same restrictions as everybody”

270

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Braydon Fisher starts for Blue Jays tomorrow per team

1140

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

i personally think best outcome for Jays is CLE sweep followed by White Sox sweep... but yeah I think you want a sweep

1150

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Jesus Sanchez claimed off waivers by Arizona per Jays

4221

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Brendan Cellucci & Davis Schneider active for Blue Jays Ricky Tiedemann optioned. Rudy Martin Jr. to IL (hamstring)

0210

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

cheers for Louis Varland as he starts loosening in Blue Jays' bullpen

0350

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Kazuma Okamoto just hit his 32nd HR of the season: • back-to-back-to-back with Springer & Guerrero Jr. • Blue Jays franchise record for RBI by a rookie (85) • ties Seiya Suzuki for most HR by a right-handed hitting Japanese-born player

06911

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

After narrowly missing a home run in the third inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits one out to left field for his first home run at Rogers Centre in 2026. Curtain call afterwards as Blue Jays take a 3-1 lead.

1591

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Gunnar Henderson really flips his bat after walks... comparable to Vlad Jr. for some of the more emphatic bat flips post-walk.

0190

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Blue Jays vs. Tigers probables. Another big series for TBA: Monday: José Soriano vs, Troy Melton Tuesday: TBA vs. Drew Anderson Wednesday: Max Scherzer vs. TBA

4211

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Spencer Miles will start for Blue Jays tomorrow per team

2303

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

might be time for Blue Jays fans to start rooting against the White Sox, too

3240

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

have to be better at the details ... the upside of a big secondary lead behind a slow runner is just not worth getting caught

3220

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Rudy Martin Jr. was DFA twice in the last month and wondered if it might be over after 12 minor-league seasons. After joining Blue Jays at the MLB level, he credits his family for helping him through some tough times. "They weren't gonna let me give up on it that easy."

0302

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Jays considered starting Cease Saturday, but ultimately “looking at the overall body of work” and talking to him Jays lined him up for Sunday per John Schneider. Tough call because Jays are short in rotation but still need Cease and Soriano for 2.5 weeks, ideally more.

0111

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Jesus Sanchez DFA Rudy Martin Jr. selected to the MLB roster per Jays

0340

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Blue Jays vs. Athletics probables: Monday: Dylan Cease vs. TBA Tuesday: José Soriano vs. TBA Wednesday: TBA vs. TBA

1191

Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Ricky Tiedemann optioned to make room for Taillon per Blue Jays

2190