At The Letters

How much will Alejandro Kirk catch? Who would start Game 2? With the Blue Jays on the brink of the playoffs, Arden and Ben look ahead at some decisions the team will soon be facing. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Our video […]

After some ugly losses, defensive woes and injuries, the Blue Jays certainly have their issues. But as Arden and Ben explain, this team’s still in a good spot in the standings — unless things really go sideways. This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. […]

The Blue Jays lost two more big bats to the injured list, but some reinforcements are coming, too. With that in mind, Arden and Ben break down the biggest decisions facing the Blue Jays down the stretch. This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. […]

It wasn’t quite a Padres-level shopping spree, but the Blue Jays were busy on deadline day. Arden and Ben break down all of the Blue Jays’ moves down and look ahead at how the newcomers fit the roster. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden […]

Arden and Ben begin with a discussion that goes beyond baseball to the boycotts and postponements happening across sports. Then, they turn their attention to the trade deadline. Now that Taijuan Walker’s a Blue Jay, who’s next? At The Letters is produced and sound designed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden […]

After their best week yet, the Blue Jays are undeniably in contention. Arden and Ben discuss what that means ahead of the trade deadline and assess the on-field impact of some major injuries. This podcast is produced and sound designed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. At The Letters is […]

Arden and Ben analyze the struggles of some of the young Blue Jays before discussing Charlie Montoyo’s moves and looking ahead to the trade deadline. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. At The Letters is also on YouTube. Watch it here. Our video […]

The Blue Jays keep pitching well, but what happened to their bats? Arden and Ben take stock of Toronto’s struggling offence and wonder about a way to find some outside-the-box help. This episode is produced and sound designed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Audio Credits: YouTube.com/MLB The views and […]

Nate Pearson’s debut couldn’t have gone better, but suddenly the Blue Jays have no weekend opponent. Arden and Ben discuss a wild debut week for Toronto with a focus on the pitching staff. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Audio Credits: YouTube.com/MLB The […]

It’s Opening Day for the Blue Jays and they still don’t know where their home schedule will be played. Arden and Ben discuss the implications of a 60-game road trip and why Nate Pearson didn’t crack Toronto’s Opening Day roster. Plus, the 2020 edition of ATL’s greatest tradition — Over/Unders. This episode is produced and […]

Fresh off a two-game stint calling intrasquad contests, Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins Arden to chat about preparing to broadcast games off a monitor this season and what he’s seen so far at the team’s camp. This episode is produced and sound designed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Arden Zwelling. Audio Credits: […]

The Blue Jays made it to Toronto — but around MLB concerns over COVID-19 persist. Arden and Ben discuss the latest Blue Jays news and look ahead at what to expect from Vlad Guerrero Jr. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Audio Credits: […]

Now that the minor-league season has been cancelled, prospect development looks completely different. Arden and Ben discuss what that means for Nate Pearson and others in the Blue Jays system. This episode is produced and edited by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Audio Credits: YouTube.com/MLB The views and opinions expressed […]

It took a while, but baseball’s back. Arden and Ben discuss what the return-to-play plans mean for the Blue Jays and the many remaining questions facing the Toronto organization. This episode is produced by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of […]

One year after coming out publicly, Sportsnet 590 The FAN radio host Scott MacArthur joins Arden and Ben to talk Pride, MLB labour and the Blue Jays’ chances in 2020. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. The views and opinions expressed in this […]

By drafting Austin Martin, the Blue Jays landed a player some considered the best prospect in the draft. Arden and Ben discuss the surprising circumstances that allowed Toronto to land Martin and look ahead at what comes next for MLB. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith […]

In less than two weeks, the Blue Jays will make their highest draft choice in decades. Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline and Shi Davidi join Arden and Ben to discuss the challenge and the opportunity facing Jays decision makers. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and […]

As players and owners continue negotiating the terms of the 2020 MLB season, the Blue Jays have a lot at stake. Arden and Ben discuss it all – from the minutiae to the bigger picture. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. The views […]

Two months after the season was suspended, Blue Jays pitchers have learned a lot about working from home. Bullpen coach Matt Buschmann joins Arden and Ben for a discussion about how the staff is preparing behind the scenes. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden […]

Getting the 2020 baseball season going will be nothing if not complex. Shi Davidi joins Arden and Ben to discuss the latest plans and the many ways the Blue Jays will be impacted. This episode is recorded and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. The views and opinions […]

As discussion about a potential 2020 MLB season intensifies, Arden and Ben weigh in on some potential structures for a shortened season while also examining some of the remaining obstacles. This episode is recorded and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. The views and opinions expressed in this […]

This week Ben and Arden turned to ATL listeners for questions on everything from the 2020 season, past Blue Jays teams, sportswriting and food. #AskATL This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the […]

Before the MLB season went on pause, Matt Shoemaker joined Arden and Ben at spring training for a wide-ranging conversation about injury rehab, the Blue Jays’ pitching staff and Mike Trout. This episode is produced by Amil Delic, mixed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. The views and opinions expressed in […]

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What does physical distancing look like for the Toronto Blue Jays? Randal Grichuk joins Arden and Ben to discuss his workouts and state of mind with the 2020 baseball season on pause. This episode is produced and recorded by Amil Delic, sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. The views […]