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Zach Worden
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Associate Editor: Sportsnet | ⚾: Bird’s Eye View Podcast | Centennial College Sports Journalism ‘22 | MRU Journalism ‘21 | UofC & Centennial Baseball Alum
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"We should be really proud and grateful of the baseball that we had.”

Even if it was only a matter of time, the demolition of Foothills Stadium officially closes a chapter of baseball history in Calgary. On the field's legacy for Sportsnet:
https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/article/demolition-of-foothills-stadium-marks-end-of-an-era-for-baseball-in-calgary/
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With spring training just weeks away, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I are back on the Bird's Eye View Podcast to talk some #BlueJays prospects, breaking down the recently released Top 100 lists and where the likes of Trey Yesavage, Arjun Nimmala and JoJo Parker checked in.

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January 30, 2026 at 9:31 PM
After spending seven years with the #BlueJays, Bo Bichette will wear a different uniform in 2026. On the latest Bird's Eye View Podcast, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I react to Bichette's deal with the Mets, break down what it means for Toronto and more.

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January 16, 2026 at 7:44 PM
With the news that Kyle Tucker is headed to L.A., @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I reacted to the signing on the latest Bird's Eye View Podcast, discussing the implications for the #BlueJays and what could be next in their offseason.

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January 16, 2026 at 8:49 AM
As the MLB offseason continues to move along, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I are back on the Bird's Eye View Podcast to check in on the #BlueJays, including the latest with Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker, before diving in on yesterday's arbitration deals and more.

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January 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
With the #BlueJays making another splash by landing Kazuma Okamoto, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I are joined by @gaijinbaseball.bsky.social on the Bird's Eye View Podcast to break down Okamoto's fit in Toronto, how his bat may translate to MLB and much more.

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January 3, 2026 at 10:19 PM
With the #BlueJays continuing their active offseason, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I break down the acquisitions of Tyler Rogers and Chase Lee on the latest Bird's Eye View Podcast.

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December 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
With the Winter Meetings coming to a close, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I are back on the latest Bird's Eye View Podcast to recap the week, breaking down all the #BlueJays rumours, Toronto selecting Spencer Miles in the Rule 5 Draft and much more.

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December 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Before the Winter Meetings get underway in Orlando, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I break down where things stand with Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker, look at the trade market, discuss some free agent relievers and much more.

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December 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On the latest Bird's Eye View Podcast, Scott Crawford of the @cdnbaseballhof.bsky.social joins me and @jneginshecter.bsky.social to recap the year in Canadian baseball.

We discuss Josh Naylor's Tip O'Neill win, the impact of the #BlueJays' run, Jonah Tong's breakout and much more.

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December 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The #BlueJays made another pitching splash on Tuesday by adding the reigning KBO MVP, Cody Ponce, to their staff.

@jneginshecter.bsky.social and I broke down the move on the Bird's Eye View Podcast, discussing the implications of the signing and much more.

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December 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
The #BlueJays made their first offseason splash on Wednesday, landing Dylan Cease on a seven-year, $210-million contract.

@jneginshecter.bsky.social and I break down the deal and Cease's fit in Toronto on the latest episode of the Bird's Eye View Podcast.

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November 27, 2025 at 5:11 AM
The Bird's Eye View Podcast #BlueJays minor-league year in review series wraps up in Double-A, as Fisher Cats manager Brent Lavallee joins me and @jneginshecter.bsky.social to recap the season in New Hampshire.

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November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“I never imagined there would be anything of that sort for me or the other women that play baseball."

My story for the Canadian Baseball Network, on the large Canadian contingent poised to make its mark in tonight's inaugural @wpbl.bsky.social Draft:
Worden: Padgham, Schroder likely to be selected early in inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League draft — Canadian Baseball Network
Led by the Women’s National Team, Canada has long been one of the global leaders in women’s baseball. That presence will only grow on Thursday night as the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) conducts ...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Our year-in-review series for each #BlueJays affiliate returns!

@herdchronicles.bsky.social joined me and @jneginshecter.bsky.social on the Bird's Eye View Podcast to break down the season in Triple-A Buffalo, diving into the Bisons who made it to Toronto in 2025 and more.

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November 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
While this winter's international free-agent market is among the strongest in recent memory, there are two names that figure to dominate offseason headlines.

For Sportsnet, I look at what Japanese stars Tatsuya Imai and Munetaka Murakami bring to MLB.
Players of Interest: What Japanese stars Murakami, Imai bring to MLB
The 2025-26 international free-agent market is shaping up to be as intriguing as ever, with a number of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) stars looking to make t...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
As the MLB offseason begins to heat up, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I tee up the winter for the #BlueJays on the Bird's Eye View Podcast, diving into Bo Bichette's free agency, how Kyle Tucker might fit, which starting pitchers the team could target and much more.

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November 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
After the #BlueJays' incredible 2025 campaign, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I are back for our third-annual Bird's Eye View Podcast awards show. This year, we hand out Team MVP, recognize Toronto's top playoff performers and so much more.

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November 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
After the #BlueJays dropped Game 7 to the Dodgers, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I reacted to the World Series loss on the Bird's Eye View Podcast, diving into L.A.'s comeback, some takeaways from Toronto's 2025 season and much more.

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November 2, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The #BlueJays are one win away from a World Series title. After their Game 5 win, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I broke down the victory on the Bird's Eye View Podcast, diving into Trey Yesavage’s dominance, Davis Schneider and Vlad Jr. going back-to-back and more.

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October 30, 2025 at 11:03 PM
After the #BlueJays pulled the #WorldSeries even at two, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I reacted to Toronto's Game 4 win over the Dodgers on the Bird's Eye View Podcast, breaking down Vlad. Jr.'s big swing, Shane Bieber's solid outing and much more.

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October 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
After last night's #BlueJays loss to the Dodgers, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I reacted to Game 2 on the Bird's Eye View Podcast, diving into Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game, Kevin Gausman's solid start, Toronto's at-bats and much more.

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October 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The #BlueJays are up 1-0 in the World Series.

After Toronto's Game 1 win over the Dodgers, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I reacted to the blowout on the Bird's Eye View Podcast, breaking down Addison Barger's big swing, the massive sixth inning and much more.

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October 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
With the #BlueJays set to square off with the Dodgers in the Fall Classic, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I preview the #WorldSeries on the latest episode of the Bird's Eye View Podcast, comparing the two rosters, picking some X-factors, predicting series MVP and much more.

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October 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
After the #BlueJays punched their ticket to the #WorldSeries, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I reacted to Toronto's incredible Game 7 victory on the Bird's Eye View Podcast, breaking down George Springer's legacy homer, Vlad Jr.'s ALCS MVP and much more.

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October 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
After the #BlueJays' Game 6 win over the Mariners, @jneginshecter.bsky.social and I reacted to the victory on the latest Bird's Eye View Podcast, breaking down Trey Yesavage's bounceback, Vlad Jr.'s dominance, what to expect in Game 7 and more.

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October 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM