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Santander and Guerrero Jr. homer as Blue Jays deal Padres 4th straight loss 3-0

Anthony Santander and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered, Chris Bassitt and three relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Diego Padres 3-0

MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Nabs win in ninth Saturday Hoffman (4-2) walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to pick up the win in a 2-1 victory over the Tigers.

Impact With the score tied 1-1, Toronto's closer was brought in to work the top of the ninth and saw a leadoff walk erased on a double play started by Nathan Lukes, who threw out Gleyber Torres trying to tag up and advance to second base on a fly ball deep into the left-field corner. Hoffman then collected the win on Ernie Clement's walk-off single in the bottom of the frame. It was a reassuring effort from Hoffman after he got tagged for five runs in a third of an inning in his last appearances, but he's having an awful May overall with a 19.80 ERA in five innings while going just 3-for-5 in converting save chances.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ernie Clement has game-winning hit in 9th inning as Blue Jays beat Tigers 2-1

Ernie Clement hit a game-winning single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1

MAY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Allows five runs in loss Hoffman (3-2) was charged with a blown save and the loss Tuesday against the Rays after allowing five runs on four hits and a walk while picking up a strikeout as the only out he r...

Impact Hoffman entered to begin the ninth protecting a one-run lead and got off on the right foot with a strikeout, but everything went downhill from there. He proceeded to give up three singles and a walk before Junior Caminero launched a grand slam to put the Rays up 11-7. Hoffman's now allowed 11 runs in his last five appearances after allowing just two runs in 16.1 innings prior to his recent struggles. He's up to a 6.05 ERA but still sports an excellent 31:4 K:BB in 19.1 innings.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Caminero's 9th-inning grand slam powers Rays to 11-9 win over Blue Jays

Junior Caminero hit a tiebreaking grand slam during a five-run ninth inning, Danny Jansen homered against his former team, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-9

MAY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Jeff Hoffman strikes out the side in the 9th | 05/10/2025 Jeff Hoffman strikes out all three batters he faces in the 9th inning en route to his ninth save of the season

MAY 11, 2025 • MLB.COM

Bichette and Barger propel Blue Jays to 6-3 comeback win over Mariners

Addison Barger hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3

MAY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Strikes out side for save Hoffman struck out three in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Hoffman picked up his second save in as many days with this effort. He needed 17 pitches (11 strikes) to get the job done, but it was another encouraging outing after his struggles earlier in the week versus the Angels. The closer is up to nine saves in 10 chances while pitching to a 3.79 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 30:3 K:BB across 19 innings this season. Since he's pitched four of the last five days, Hoffman is unlikely to be available for any potential save chances in Sunday's getaway day game.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns eighth save Friday Hoffman struck out three without giving up a hit or a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Hoffman allowed one batter to reach on a wild pitch, but the Blue Jays' lead was never in danger. The right-hander had allowed three runs in back-to-back appearances, and he took a blown save and a loss in Wednesday's game versus the Angels. This was a bounce-back effort, and it's encouraging the Blue Jays went right back to him after Chad Green picked up a spot save Thursday with Hoffman resting. Hoffman's recent struggles have his ERA up to 4.00 with a 1.00 WHIP and 27:3 K:BB over 18 innings, and he's added eight saves in nine chances as Toronto's main closer.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays rally from 4 runs down to beat Angels 8-5, avoid series sweep

Anthony Santander hit a go-ahead, two-run single during Toronto’s four-run sixth inning, and the Blue Jays snapped their four-game losing streak with an 8-5 victory over the Los An...

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays suffer fourth loss in row following walk-off defeat to host L.A. Angels For the second straight game, closer Jeff Hoffman was exposed, this time with the Blue Jays holding a 4-2 lead going into the ninth inning.

MAY 8, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Has second straight poor outing Hoffman (3-1) took the loss and blew a save against the Angels on Wednesday, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out one batter in one-third of an inning.

Impact Hoffman had the opportunity to notch his eighth save in eight chances when he entered with a two-run lead in the ninth inning, but he instead walked away with his first blown save of the campaign. The right-handed closer allowed the first three batters he faced to reach base, and after striking out Taylor Ward, he served up a bases-clearing, walk-off double to Jorge Soler. It was the second straight blow-up for Hoffman against the Angels -- on Tuesday, he also surrendered three runs over one-third of an inning in a non-save situation. Prior to the pair of ugly outings, Hoffman had allowed just two runs over 16.1 frames to begin the season.

MAY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Soler's 3-run double in the 9th inning gives Angels 5-4 win over Blue Jays

Jorge Soler lined a double into the left-field corner with the bases loaded to drive in three runs in the ninth inning and lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-4 victory over the Tor...

MAY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Soler clears the bases to hand Halos a come-from-behind walk-off ANAHEIM -- The scuffling Angels could get used to this. A night after rallying for six runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Blue Jays, th...

MAY 8, 2025 • MLB.COM

2025 MLB power rankings: Dodgers, Cubs, Mets shuffle at top; Mariners surge

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MAY 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 MLB power rankings: Dodgers, Cubs, Mets shuffle at top; Mariners surge

Tallies seventh save Hoffman logged a save in Friday's 5-3 win over the Guardians, allowing one hit and one walks while striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Hoffman was brought in for the ninth inning to preserve a two-run lead, but it wasn't an easy going for the 32-year-old right-hander. He had runners on second and third after yielded a walk and a double, but Hoffman was able to escape unscathed after getting Gabriel Arias to ground out to third base. Hoffman needed 26 pitches (16 strikes) to secure his seventh save of the season, which may impact his availability for Saturday's contest.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lukes delivers tiebreaking hit in eighth, Ramírez leaves injured as Blue Jays beat Guardians 5-3

Nathan Lukes hit a two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning to snap a tie and give the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Hoffman's dominant Blue Jays start earns '300' out of 10 on Schneider's trust meter TORONTO -- Jeff Hoffman doesn’t save games, he wins them. The Blue Jays’ new closer already has his own signature outing. He’ll pitch the ni...

MAY 1, 2025 • MLB.COM

Jeff Hoffman continues to prove he is worthy every penny for the Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays made headlines this past winter when they non-te...

MAY 1, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Long Ball: Can Daulton Varsho spark the Blue Jays offence? Postmedia's Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley about Daulton Varsho's return and Jeff Hoffman's strong start.

MAY 1, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Secures third win Hoffman (3-0) struck out three over two perfect innings of relief Wednesday to pick up the win in an extra-inning victory over the Red Sox.

Impact After shutting down Boston in the ninth inning, Hoffman stayed on the mound for the 10th and was rewarded when the Blue Jays walked it off in the bottom of the frame. The 32-year-old right-hander has been needed more than one inning in three of his last seven appearances, racking up three wins and three saves during that span with a 0.90 ERA, 0.50 WHIP and 16:1 K:BB over 10 innings. Hoffman hadn't worked since Sunday, so he was well rested, but after tossing 27 pitches Wednesday he likely won't be available should a save situation arise Thursday in the series finale against the Red Sox.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Hoffman collects 500th career strikeout | 04/30/2025 Jeff Hoffman strikes out Alex Bregman in the top of the 10th inning to capture the 500th strikeout of his career

MAY 1, 2025 • MLB.COM

Kirk hits winning single in 10th, Blue Jays rally past Red Sox 7-6 in Giolito's return

Alejandro Kirk hit a game-ending, bases-loaded single in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 in Lucas Giolito’s retu...

MAY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Grabs sixth save Hoffman earned the save in Friday's 4-2 win over the Yankees, allowing one hit and striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not issue a walk.

Impact Hoffman got the call to come in for the ninth inning to preserve a 4-2 Toronto lead. He yielded a two-out double to Ben Rice, but Hoffman finished things off on a Paul Goldschmidt pop out. Hoffman is up to six saves on the season (tied for fifth-most in the American League) and has a 1.35 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 19:1 K:BB across 13.1 innings.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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