Blue Jays Avenue Podcast

We welcome the Blue Jays Director of Hitting Craig Parry. Craig Parry didn’t just play the game; he lived it. Starting as a catcher and first baseman, he transformed his passion into a coaching career - all thanks to some pivotal moments and mentorship along the way. He’s now the Director of Hitting for the Blue Jays, leading a team that’s more than just players; they’re a family striving for exce...

The Legacy of Bill Stoneman: A Journey Through BaseballBill Stoneman, a name synonymous with baseball excellence, has made significant contributions to the sport as both a player and an executive. This blog post delves into his journey from the Cubs to becoming an Expos legend and later a successful executive with the Angels. Bill Stoneman’s journey through baseball has left a lasting impact on th...

We welcome back Chris Jared, Play by Play Analyst for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays Double A Affilates) to recap the the season for the Fisher Cats and the players in the Blue Jays farm system. The Blue Jays minor league system is alive with talent and promise. Chris Jared's insights provide a glimpse into the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff. Here are the...

In 2024, Lehr joined the Blue Jays a move he describes as life-changing. His interview process was extensive, consisting of ten interviews with various members of the organization. "I was so over the moon at the opportunity to join the organization and work with those people that I had met," he reflects. Justin Lehr’s journey through the ranks of professional baseball offers valuable ins...

We interviewed the newest member of the  Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame   &  Blue Jays   legend Devon White. Devon White, known for his exceptional skills as a center fielder, has left an indelible mark on baseball history. From his early days with the Angels to becoming a pivotal player for the Toronto Blue Jays, White's journey is a testament to resilience, talent, and the power of teamw...

We welcome Blue Jays Director of Positional Player of Development Brent Lavallee as our guest. We talked about his college years as a player and coach, managers with the Blue Jays Minor League Affilates, and his current role in the Blue Jays Front Office. Lavallee's coaching philosophy centers around individualizing training for players. By assessing each athlete's strengths and weaknesses, coache...

We welcome Blue Jays Super Fan Paul Bychko to talk about growing up in as a Blue Jays fan in a hockey town in Sault St. Marie. Paul shares how a childhood field trip ignited his love for the Blue Jays. From collecting cards to following every game, his journey proves that passion knows no bounds. **The Binders:** He has over 12 binders filled with Blue Jays cards, meticulously organized by player...

In our final day we covered the ⁩ Vancouver Canadians we interviewed Bluejays prospects Carter Cunningham, Landen Maroudis, and Johnny King. Carter Cunningham, a rising star in the world of baseball, has a story that resonates with many aspiring athletes. Growing up in California, he was surrounded by sports but found his true passion in baseball. This blog post delves into his journey, highlighti...

We interviewed Blue Jays Prospects and Starting Pitchers for the Vancouver Canadians Nolan Perry and Danny Thompson Jr. . Nolan faced significant challenges, including the decision between college and professional baseball, navigating injuries like Tommy John surgery, and adapting to the competitive nature of pro baseball. Danny Thompson is a talented pitcher currently in the Canadians rotation, k...

While we were in Vancouver doing our inaugural media tour, we interviewed  @bluejays  pitching coordinator Ricky Meinhold & Outfield/Baserunning Jake McGuiggan and talked about the pitching and outfield depth of the Blue Jays organization. We sat down with Ricky Meinhold, the pitching coordinator for the Toronto Blue Jays, to discuss how the organization is navigating this challenge. In this p...

In our inaugural media tour in Vancouver, we had Play by play Analysts Chris Georges and Tyler Zickel to talk about the Vancouver Canadians(Blue Jays High A+ Affiliates) and season thus far. The Vancouver Canadians are in the midst of a challenging season, but there are bright spots that fans can look forward to. In this post, we'll explore the current state of the team, highlight some standou...

We welcome Ken and Ryan from Hardcore Braves in a crossover episode to the discuss the Braves vs Blue Jays series. As we dive into the Braves vs. Blue Jays crossover, it’s clear both teams have faced their fair share of hurdles. From injuries to performance inconsistencies, every season brings its challenges. The Braves are soaring with a solid record, thanks to a strong pitching lineup, but can t...

We welcome Niall O'Donohoe from C's Plus Baseball as our guest to discuss the Vancouver Canadians and what the future holds with the Blue Jays prospects in High A. The Canadians began the season with a slow start, struggling initially and facing injuries that hindered their performance. Niall highlights that despite the challenges, the team managed to bounce back, showcasing resilience and...

We had Blue Jays Pitching Coordinator Ricky Meinhold as our special guest in our latest episode to talk about the Pitching in the Jays organization. We dicussed about his tenure with the Blue Jays and past organizations, the philosphies on how they develop pitching, challenges while developing pitchers and whats the focus on the Jays pitchers, Adam Macko's Debut with the Blue Jays, Spencer Mil...

We interviewed Blue Jays Farm Director Joe Sclafani in our latest episode to discuss in depth of the Blue Jays farm system and where it stands. We talked about his time in the Blue Jays organization, strengths of the farm compared to the previous years, organizational philosophies when it comes to drafting players, the development of Addison Barger and Davis Schneider on it took years to develop t...

We interviewed Blue Jays Prospect Austin Marozas who currently plays for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. We talked about how it all started for him, his college years and playing in Independent Baseball, who prevented Austin from not quitting baseball, signing with the Blue Jays, the moment he got the promotion to New Hampshire, and many more! Where you can follow Austin Marozas's Journey: X: @...

We welcome back Thomas Hall, Writer for Blue Jays Nation and Part Time Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com as our guest once again to talk about the state of the Blue Jays. We talked about injuries becoming a factor to a slow start, positive outcomes to the road trip, what to look at ahead in the upcoming home stand, Cease off to a good start, rotational situation and other options in the minors, the L...

We had Freelance Writer, Author, and Historian for the Expos Danny Gallagher as our guest to talk about the History of the Expos. We talked about the existence of the Expos Franchise with Charles Bronfman being the owner, the expansion draft with Manny Mota being the first pick, the Rusty Staub trade, the early years with Steve Rogers, Andrew Dawson, and Gary Carter being a big part of the franchi...

We had Ben Ennis, Co-host of the Fan Morning Show on Sportsnet as our guest to talk about the Jays and their slow start to the season. We talked about concerns with the Jays start, the plethora of injuries to start the year, offense being stagnant similar to last year, how the Jays can be sustainable while Kirk is out for a while, how important is the starting rotation compared to last year, the A...

We had Len and Blake as our guests from Today in Dave Stieb History to talk about the first 25 years of the Jays Franchise. We the discussed the inaugural game of the Jays in 1977, the 1980s having an up and rising squad, winning the first division in franchise history, Bell winning the AL MVP and the 1987 collapse, the blockbuster trade that shocked the world, winning back to back World series ch...

Part II we asked Blake and Len about the moment Stieb was drafted and if there was any recognition, his debut the moment he got called to the show, trade speculations and the arbitration process, thriving as an Ace of the staff and performing at a high level, the 1st attempt of a no hitter, the struggles loomed in the late 80s, the moment he finally got a no hitter, and many more! Where you can fi...

Veronica Chung from Blue Jays Nation is a first time guest who joins us to discuss the preview of the upcoming Blue Jays season. We talked about the current Blue Jays roster compared to last year, surprised FA signing, how Jesus Sanchez fits into this lineup, Scherzer back on a relatively cost effective deal, Spring Training impressions, Varsho playing for a contract, Clement finally getting an op...

We had Brandon Teweets from Prospects Lives and Sports Info Solutions as our guest to talk about Kazuma's Okamato track record with the Yomiuri Giants, how he fits with the Blue Jays, who Okamoto is compared to current players in the MLB, other Japanese players signed to other MLB teams, if the Blue Jays can finally take advantage of the Japanese Market compared to the other big market teams,...

We had Kevin Glew, editor for the Canadian Baseball Network and Committee in the Canadian Baseball HOF as our guest to talk about history of the Blue Jays headed in the 50th season. We talked about the San Francisco Giants almost re-located to Toronto, the expansion of the franchise, how important Pat Gillick was to the franchise, the inaugural day on April 7th 1977, the 80s Blue Jays and becoming...

We had Matt Betts back as our guest from the Canadian Baseball Network. We talked about the Canadian Baseball Network headlining Devon White, Hazel Mae winning the Jack Graney Award and being a Sports Icon, Team Canada at the WBC, the competitiveness of the WBC and who could be the favorites, Scherzer re-signing with the Blue Jays, blue Jays recognizing Canadian Baseball for the next generation, a...