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Blue Jays get good news on Joey Loperfido injury after HBP

The Toronto Blue Jays breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday night when outfielder Joey Loperfido avoided a serious injury after being struck on the right knee by a 98.2 mph fastball.

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Blue Jays LF Joey Loperfido hit on knee, leaves game

Blue Jays left fielder Joey Loperfido left Toronto's Tuesday game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver after being hit on the knee by a pitch in the sixth inning.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Blue Jays reportedly willing to trade major league position players

The Blue Jays are first in the American League East and clear buyers ahead of Thursday’s deadline. Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports that they are willing to trade from their position player depth, including guys who are currently on the big league roster or in Triple-A.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 25

Blue Jays stay atop the AL, take advantage of slumping Tigers

In a showdown between two of the best teams in baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays got the better of the slumping Detroit Tigers.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / July 6

Jays Roster Moves: Burr, Loperfido Up

Even in the middle (he hopes) of a long winning streak, there are roster moves: Andrés Giménez goes on the IL again with a sprained ankle. I hope it isn’t a long stint away from the team.

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The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

No professional sport in North America has a past as rich as baseball's. Over the history of each MLB franchise, the following players represent each team's best.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 29

Blue Jays: 3 players who could be moved at the trade deadline

With the calendar slowly turning to July and the All-Star Game fast approaching, many franchises are evaluating where they stand this season. The Toronto Blue Jays are off to their best start since the 2022 season, with a record of 44–37.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 1

Blue Jays Minor League Report: Addison Barger and Joey Loperfido hit home runs for the Bisons

The Buffalo Bisons split their first two games. On top of the Major League Baseball season starting this past week, so too did the Minor League Baseball season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 21

Blue Jays option Leo Jiménez and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A

As we inch closer to the start of the regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays have made two more roster cuts. The team announced after Friday’s game that they’ve optioned Leo Jiménez and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Buffalo.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 25

Blue Jays’ Joey Loperfido isn’t experiencing concussion symptoms after crashing hard into outfield wall

Outfielder Joey Loperfido gave everyone quite the scare during Tuesday’s Grapefruit League contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 25-year-old departed

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Blue Jays Manager Reveals Update After Team's Concerning Announcement

The Toronto Blue Jays improved to a perfect 3-0 in Spring Training, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 at TD Ballpark on Tuesday. Playing several of their regulars, the Blue Jays had all three of Bo Bichette, Andres Gimenez and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / February 25

Toronto Blue Jays Recent Trade Acquisition Leaves Spring Training Game in "Scary" Moment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido left Tuesday's spring training game in what was described as a "scary" moment by Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Joey Loperfido exits the game T1 after crashing into CF-wall awkwardly, trying to chase down a Victor Scott smash.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 25

Joey Loperfido’s power could be a difference maker for the Blue Jays in 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays enter the 2025 season looking to find a last-minute spark to contend in the AL East. The club will have a lot of question marks by

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 26

Blue Jays 40-man Roster Review: Joey Loperfido had ups and downs after the trade

Joey Loperfido is a young player worth monitoring next season. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man Roster Review, where we look at the players on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 20

The Blue Jays starting left field job is Joey Loperfido’s to lose

The Toronto Blue Jays need one of their prospects to break out in the biggest way possible. Currently, Joey Lopefido is penciled in to start in left field for the Blue Jays in 2025 according to Fangraphs’ 2025 depth chart for the team.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Blue Jays Insider / January 10

Encouraging update surfaces regarding Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido looks to be working on his game as video shows how much his swing has improved so far this offseason. The Blue Jays acquired Loperfido as part of the massive trade that sent pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to the Houston Astros and brought back a bunch of solid prospects for Toronto.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 18

Joey Loperfido's HR makes the difference, Jays beat Cubs 1-0

Bowden Francis held the host Chicago Cubs to three hits over seven innings, and Joey Loperfido's homer made the difference in the Toronto Blue Jays' 1-0 win on Sunday afternoon.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2024

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Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / July 6, 2024

Houston Astros' Joey Loperfido Makes Incredible Juggling Catch at the Wall

Friday night's showdown between the Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins featured 25 runs scored, but perhaps the most impressive play of the game came on the defensive end.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6, 2024

Watch: Astros OF makes unreal barehanded catch vs. Twins

Houston Astros right fielder Joey Loperfido made one of the wildest catches of the year Friday in his team’s contest against the Minnesota Twins.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 22, 2024

Houston Astros Cannot Afford to Sit Superstar Prospect Any Longer

The Houston Astros have the easiest decision of the season at their hands, but will they make it? While not everything has worked out for Houston, one thing that certainly has is the emergence of star prospect outfielder Joey Loperfido.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 17, 2024