At The Letters

Catching Strays 12.06.2026 34分

With the Yankees in town, the Blue Jays face some big questions. Arden and Ben discuss Brandon Valenzuela’s impact behind the plate (2:04) before wondering which Jays will be all-stars (22:47). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Questions for the Rotation 11.06.2026 36分

A series loss to the Phillies raises questions about the rotation. Arden and Ben discuss Simeon Woods Richardson (5:27) and Max Scherzer (12:54) before turning to the top of the batting order (28:58). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

3.1 Steps Forward, 2.9 Back 03.06.2026 1時間 18分

Ben and Arden are in Georgia as the Blue Jays tangle with MLB’s best team. They seize on some interesting Kevin Gausman comments to consider the Blue Jays' current trajectory (1:00), break down the factors behind which catcher will exit upon Alejandro Kirk’s impending return (24:52), and round up some pitching developments including what comes next for Jeff Hoffman (37:30). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Cristian Ceniti and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Baltimore & Beyond 28.05.2026 49分

The roster moves keep coming for the Blue Jays. Charles McAdoo is up (1:43) and the pitching staff keeps evolving (10:33). Plus, Arden and Ben discuss some Jays outfielders (29:32). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Beaten and Bruised 24.05.2026 1時間 2分

The Blue Jays appear to have avoided serious injuries with two stars (1:16). Arden and Ben discuss some questions on the pitching side (8:45) as well as some positives on offence (28:13). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Sho Alli and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliates.

Seeking Damage 19.05.2026 53分

Has Vlad Jr. found his swing? Arden and Ben discuss the first baseman’s plate approach (1:25) before weighing in on the pitching staff (12:11) and Lenyn Sosa’s future (38:24). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Simple, Not Easy 15.05.2026 1時間 8分

Ben joins Arden from Detroit to chat about where things stand for the Blue Jays coming off a 3-3 homestand (1:40), how the club will address its rotation vacancy in both the short- and long-term (6:58), and what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can do to get out of his slump (35:21). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Necessity Is the Mother of Invention 12.05.2026 1時間 20分

A quarter of the way through the season, Shi Davidi (00:29) and David Singh (40:28) join Ben for wide-ranging conversations on the state of the Blue Jays and where they go from here. This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

How Silver Is This Lining? 07.05.2026 48分

After watching the Blue Jays get swept at Tropicana Field to cap a 2-5 road trip, Ben joins Arden to discuss the team’s sputtering offence (05:24), the legitimacy of various reasons for optimism (19:52), and how the roster dominoes will fall upon Addison Barger’s return from the injured list (31:49). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Ups and Downs 04.05.2026 1時間 10分

What better way to cap a 22-games-in-23-days stretch than with a visit to the Trop? Fresh off the road, Arden checks in to look ahead to this week’s Rays series (01:21) before recounting what he saw from the Blue Jays in Minneapolis (07:53), including thoughts on Kazuma Okamoto’s heater (16:23), Dylan Cease’s changeup development (44:15), and what happened between John Schneider and Tyler Heineman (53:41). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Spring Forward 30.04.2026 58分

The Blue Jays keep stacking series wins. Arden and Ben discuss the return of George Springer (02:37) the state of the starting rotation (16:20) and the MLB managerial carousel (42:17). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Piecing It Together 27.04.2026 1時間 10分

The Blue Jays are playing better baseball as the reeling Red Sox come to town. Arden and Ben react to Boston’s stunning weekend (01:26) before exploring Toronto’s upcoming rotation decisions (17:10) and how bullpen roles are evolving over time (34:44). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Seeking Closure 24.04.2026 1時間 5分

What to do with the closer’s job? Arden and Ben discuss Jeff Hoffman’s job security (08:34) before considering alternate approaches at closer (16:36) Juan Soto and the Yankees’ uniforms (37:24). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

A Case of Vertigo 22.04.2026 1時間 8分

As the Blue Jays’ road trip nears an end, Arden and Ben discuss the latest developments surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (12:17) Nathan Lukes (31:45) and Eric Lauer (50:11). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In Need of a Spark 17.04.2026 1時間 15分

After a series loss in Milwaukee, Ben checks in with Shi Davidi to discuss the state of the Jays (00:41) before talking with David Singh about Myles Straw – and throwback jerseys (36:03). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

More Adversity for the Jays 14.04.2026 38分

A disappointing weekend leads to more questions. Arden joins Ben to discuss the Jays’ veteran starters (04:39), the George Springer injury (14:37) and the Lenyn Sosa trade (25:17). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Fighting Against the Current 09.04.2026 1時間 4分

After a tough start to the Dodgers series, the Blue Jays manage a win. Arden and Ben discuss the latest wave of injuries (09:35), the ongoing pitching puzzle (16:42), and the underperforming offence (49:40). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Swept Out of Chicago 06.04.2026 47分

Fresh off the Blue Jays getting swept by the White Sox, Arden connects with Ben in Chicago for an on-the-ground look at the team’s various health issues (04:32), an underperforming offence (19:08), and what led to Brendon Little’s optioning (38:08). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Intrusive Thoughts 03.04.2026 57分

Arden spent an unexpected Blue Jays off-day taking a closer look at the early returns of newcomers Jesus Sanchez and Kazuma Okamoto (06:49), examining organizational starting depth following another rotation injury (29:03), and offering thoughts on left-handed relievers Brendon Little and Mason Fluharty (37:30). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Questions Raised 02.04.2026 22分

A series loss to the Rockies raises questions. Ben checks in from Chicago to discuss the Cody Ponce injury (05:37), what it means (06:45) and the weekend against the White Sox (14:17). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.