Joe Olenick

Joe Olenick

Joined: Apr 11, 2024

Joe Olenick has 11 years of experience working as a reporter and an editor. He has even more experience following the Toronto Blue Jays, witnessing firsthand the good (such as Roger Clemens' 3,000th strikeout), the bad (such as Justin Verlander's first no-hitter against the Jays), and the strange (like watching them play in Buffalo).

Toronto Blue Jays first-round pick Trey Yesavage is pictured after being taken 20th overall earlier this week at the 2024 MLB Draft.

Draft expert believes Blue Jays first-rounder could be on "fast track" to MLB

Joey Votto is pictured during a March 17 Spring Training game between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays.

Joey Votto's path to big leagues continues to hit roadblocks

Gabriel Cancel plays second base for the Kansas City Royals in a Spring Training game against the Seattle Mariners.

Unheralded minor league signee lighting up Triple-A for the Blue Jays

Danny Jansen bats in a game last month against the Cleveland Guardians.

Blue Jays move Danny Jansen to paternity list, weakening big league catching corps

Outfielder Alan Roden is pictured during Spring Training in February.

Alan Roden collects first Triple-A hit after promotion to Buffalo Bisons

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yariel Rodriguez delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals.

Yariel Rodriguez may start for Blue Jays this weekend following stellar Buffalo start

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smiles during a game this week in Chicago against the White Sox.

Blue Jays unveil City Connect uniforms

Davis Schneider bats during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Davis Schneider in the leadoff spot has been everything the Blue Jays needed him to be

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes takes a swing during an Aug. 15, 2023 game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Nathan Lukes joins exclusive company with epic six-hit performance for Buffalo Bisons

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre holds back Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista after Bautista was punched by Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor in the eighth inning of a May 15, 2016 game at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

On This Day: Rougned Odor's biggest hit against the Jays is heard 'round the world

Joey Votto is pictured in the Blue Jays dugout during a Spring Training game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Joey Votto injury update suggests he's finally getting close to game action

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brian Serven shakes hands with pitcher Chad Green after the final out in the Blue Jays' 3-0 win over the New York Yankees April 5 at Yankee Stadium.

Lifelong friends becoming teammates in Blue Jays system is much-needed feelgood story

Feb 23, 2024; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chad Dallas poses during Photo Day at TD

The Blue Jays have yet another pitching prospect off to a horrible start in 2024

Orelvis Martinez rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in a 2022 Spring Training game at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla.

Who would Orelvis Martinez replace if the Blue Jays call him up?

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann throws a pitch during the 2022 All-Star Futures Game.

Blue Jays top prospect lands on the injured list with ominous 'elbow discomfort'

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hagen Danner throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in a game last August.

Blue Jays pitcher has hilarious response to awful screw-up on his Topps baseball card