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Bichette hits winning RBI single as Blue Jays hold off Marlins 7-6 in 12 innings

Bo Bichette singled in automatic runner George Springer in the 12th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 7-6 win over the Miami Marlins

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Listen: Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman talks about his meltdown in L.A. and the potential post-season, plus we speak to reliever Seranthony Dominguez and infielder Ty France Closer Jeff Hoffman melted down in embarrassing fashion in Los Angeles on August 10, causing panic among the fans and calls to put him in a...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Secures 28th save Hoffman earned the save in Friday's 5-2 win over the Marlins, allowing one walk without recording a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Hoffman was called upon to protect a three-run lead in the ninth and worked around a two-out walk to slam the door. Aside from an ugly blown save Aug. 10 in which he issued five walks, the 32-year-old has now strung together nine straight scoreless outings. On the year, he's 28-for-33 in save chances with a 4.08 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 73:17 K:BB across 53 innings.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bieber strikes out 9 over 6 innings in his return, Blue Jays beat Marlins 5-2

Shane Bieber struck out nine over six innings of one-run ball in his Toronto debut and return from a 16-month absence as the Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 5-2

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Mike Wilner: Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman has bounced back from a five-walk outing with one strikeout after another "We'll take him against anybody in the league," Jays starter Chris Bassitt says.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Alejandro Kirk does it all as Blue Jays win comeback thriller to open series against Texas All-star catcher got to Rangers bullpen and Jeff Hoffman shut the door.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Why Jeff Hoffman picked up the Blue Jays' win Friday night, and lost a save in the process Varland was originally credited with the comeback win over the Rangers, until his appearance was deemed brief and ineffective.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Strikes out side in win Hoffman (8-4) was credited with the win Friday, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact The Blue Jays rallied for four runs in the bottom of the eighth to take their first lead of the game, but the official scorer elected to give Hoffman the win instead of the save after he cruised through the top of the ninth on 11 pitches (nine strikes). After a brutal five-walk performance against the Dodgers on Aug. 10 that came after a week-long layoff, Hoffman has been absolutely dominant, recording eight of his last nine outs via strikeout and allowing only one hit in three scoreless frames.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out side in win Hoffman (8-4) was credited with the win Friday in a 6-5 victory over the Rangers, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Kirk does it all as Blue Jays win comeback thriller to open series against Texas All-star catcher got to Rangers bullpen and Jeff Hoffman shut the door.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Kirk the hero as Blue Jays win comeback thriller to open series against Rangers All-star catcher got to Rangers bullpen and Jeff Hoffman shut the door.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Alejandro Kirk carries the Blue Jays past the Rangers, 6-5

Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and a deciding two-run single in the eighth in the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-5 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Locks down 27th save Hoffman earned the save in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Cubs, allowing a hit while striking out three in the ninth inning.

Impact Hoffman worked around Nico Hoerner's one-out single, striking out the final two batters he faced, to earn his 27th save this season. After issuing five walks in just two-thirds of an inning in his last save chance, Hoffman has responded with back-to-back scoreless appearances, allowing just one hit over 1.2 innings in that span. His ERA sits at 4.32 through 50 innings this season with a 1.10 WHIP and 69:16 K:BB.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers as Max Scherzer and the Blue Jays beat the Cubs 2-1

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, helping Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Blows save, backs into win Hoffman (7-4) walked five batters without allowing a hit or recording a strikeout over two-thirds of an inning, taking a blown save and picking up the win Sunday versus the Dodgers...

Impact Hoffman allowed an inherited runner to score the tying run after being brought in with two outs in the eighth inning. Ernie Clement restored the lead for the Blue Jays with a solo home run in the ninth, and Hoffman stayed in the game but struggled again. He ultimately threw just 10 of 33 pitches for strikes, but Mason Fluharty was able to work out of a jam to make the lead stick. Hoffman is now 26-for-31 on converting saves this season while posting an uninspiring 4.50 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 64:16 K:BB over 48 innings. He doesn't appear to be at risk of losing the closing job as long as Sunday's poor outing is an isolated incident.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Hoffman allowed an inherited runner to score the tying run after being brought in with two outs in the eighth inning. Ernie Clement restored the lead for the Blue Jays with a solo home run in the ninth, and Hoffman stayed in the game but struggled again. He may have been rusty after not pitching since Aug. 3, ultimately throwing just 10 of 33 pitches for strikes, but Mason Fluharty was able to work out of the jam to make the lead stick. Hoffman is now 26-for-31 on converting saves this season while posting an uninspiring 4.50 ERA along with a 1.13 WHIP and 64:16 K:BB over 48 innings. He doesn't appear to be at risk of losing the closing job as long as Sunday's poor outing is an isolated incident.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ernie Clement hits the Jays' 3rd homer in final 2 innings, Toronto beats Dodgers 5-4 to avoid sweep

Shohei Ohtani led off the game with his 41st homer, but Ernie Clement hit the tiebreaking homer leading off the ninth inning, and the AL-leading Toronto Blue Jays hung on to avoid...

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects 26th save Hoffman struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 26th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Royals.

Impact The right-hander has put his May struggles behind him. Over 21 innings since the beginning of June, Hoffman has converted 13 of 14 save chances while posting a 3.00 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 28:4 K:BB, and the Blue Jays' bullpen additions at the trade deadline may allow them to ease the workload on their first-year closer over the final two months of the regular season.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Max Scherzer works 6 innings and earns 2nd win as Blue Jays beat the Royals 4-2

Max Scherzer pitched one-run ball for six innings and earned his second win of the season, Bo Bichette added three hits and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

2025 MLB Trade Deadline Buzz, Trades Tracker: Every Move Made Before Deadline

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. ET. On that note, here are trade rumors around the sport.

JULY 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 MLB Trade Deadline Buzz, Trades Tracker: Every Move Made Before Deadline

Secures save No. 25 Hoffman struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 25th save of the season in a 9-8 win over the Orioles.

Impact After getting tagged for losses in non-save situations during his prior two appearances, Hoffman was locked in as he converted his eighth straight save chance dating back to June 29. Over that span, the right-hander has posted a 3.75 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 17:1 K:BB through 12 innings.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Secures save No. 25 Hoffman struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 25th save of the season in a 9-8 win over the Orioles.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Lukes' 3-run homer helps the Blue Jays avoid a sweep with a 9-8 win over the Orioles

Nathan Lukes hit a three-run homer to cap Toronto's five-run seventh inning, helping the Blue Jays secure a 9-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Takes another loss Tuesday Hoffman (6-4) took the loss in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Orioles, allowing one run on two hits in the eighth inning. He struck out one.

Impact Brought in with the score tied at 2-2, Hoffman gave up back-to-back doubles to Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman to hand Baltimore the victory. Hoffman hadn't pitched in a week, but the extra rest did nothing to help his performance, and the right-hander sports a 5.00 ERA through nine innings in July despite a 1.11 WHIP and 12:1 K:BB, as much of the contact he's allowed has been hard -- five of the nine hits he's given up this month (three doubles, two homers) have gone for extra bases. Barring a huge addition to the Blue Jays bullpen at the trade deadline though, Hoffman's hold on the closer role appears secure as he's converted seven straight save chances, with his last blown save coming June 22.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

3 players the Blue Jays wished they signed last offseason, 1 they're glad they didn't When the Toronto Blue Jays were active in making big signings this past offseason, they ultimately landed the likes of Anthony Santander, Je...

JULY 30, 2025 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

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