Nick Ashbourne

Writer

Nick is a writer for Yahoo Sports Canada who primarily covers the Blue Jays and NHL. He has previously written for Sportsnet, The Athletic and NorthStar Bets.

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How Blue Jays compare to wild-card teams that won World Series
Since the wild card was first introduced in 1994, there have been seven World Series winners who did not win their division. The Blue Jays will be looking to make it eight.
6 months ago
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Blue Jays trade grades: Rating Toronto's deadline deals
The Blue Jays added to their roster with three deals at the trade deadline. Here's how we rate them.
8 months ago
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Blue Jays could turn to prospect Yosver Zulueta to help fragile bullpen
Yosver Zulueta has the type of power arm the Blue Jays are lacking in their bullpen.
9 months ago
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Breaking down Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s surprising struggles at the plate
It appears Guerrero Jr. is putting a premium on making contact right now, but it’s often the wrong kind of contact.
10 months ago
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Analyzing George Springer's impact after 100 games with Blue Jays
Questions surrounding Springer’s health will always linger, but there should be absolutely no concern about his effectiveness when he's on the field.
a year ago
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Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano showing red flags amid hot start
Jordan Romano has been excellent so far for the Blue Jays, but a more in-depth look reveals there are some areas of concern.
a year ago
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Yusei Kikuchi could be a brilliant addition or foolish gamble for Blue Jays
Yusei Kikuchi is undeniably talented but maddeningly inconsistent.
a year ago
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Blue Jays take calculated leap of faith in José Berríos extension
Within the genre of lengthy, perilous, contracts Toronto managed just about the safest bet imaginable with Berríos.
a year ago
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4 heartbreaking losses that could have changed Blue Jays' playoff fate
A win in any of these four games would have meant playoff baseball for the 2021 Toronto Blue Jays.
a year ago
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Blue Jays' playoff fate could be determined by these 6 out-of-town heroes
These six players could be the heroes the Blue Jays need this weekend.
a year ago
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4 Blue Jays X-Factors for make-or-break series vs. Yankees
The most important Blue Jays regular-season series in years could feature an unlikely hero or two.
2 years ago
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Blue Jays missing the playoffs would be historically bizarre
Teams with run differentials like the 2021 Blue Jays don't miss the playoffs. Ever.
2 years ago
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How these surging Blue Jays stack up against the 2015 squad
Breaking down the Blue Jays' current heater and how it compares to the best late-season stretch the memorable 2015 season had to offer.
2 years ago
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Blue Jays firing on all cylinders as playoff chances skyrocket
In a remarkably short span, the Blue Jays have gone from a team on the outer fringe of the playoff race to one of its top contenders.
2 years ago
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Despite unusual build and background, Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk inspires faith
Because we haven’t seen players like Kirk thrive in the majors, it’s easy to doubt him. But his literal production has done nothing but inspire faith.
2 years ago
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Judging Charlie Montoyo's decisions in Blue Jays' extra-innings losses
Charlie Montoyo has been taking a lot of heat from Blue Jays fans. Is it justified?
2 years ago
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3 ways the Blue Jays are weakened by George Springer's injury
George Springer is just one player, but his multi-faceted production makes him truly indispensable.
2 years ago
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How MVP frontrunners Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Shohei Ohtani match up head-to-head
Vladdy and Ohtani will square off head-to-head on Thursday in a battle of MVP frontrunners. Who has the edge?
2 years ago
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George Springer's recent dominance has reached an absurd level
George Springer has been the best hitter in baseball since the all-star break and is displaying a level of dominance few hitters are capable of.
2 years ago
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Berrios deal a paradigm-shifting move for Blue Jays
By expending premium prospect capital, Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins have signalled the time to win with this group is now.
2 years ago