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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

Here are the latest MLB power rankings, including some of the best and worst from each club after April’s action.

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

Kirk hits go-ahead 2-run double in 9th to lead Blue Jays to 4-2 win over Yankees

Alejandro Kirk hit a go-ahead two-run double in the ninth inning off struggling Yankees closer Devin Williams and the Toronto Blue Jays beat New York 4-2, snapping a five-game losi...

APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Excelling as closer so far Hoffman picked up the save after throwing a clean ninth inning in Friday's win over Seattle. He struck out two.

Impact The Mariners made Hoffman work Friday, as the right-hander won a seven-pitch sequence against Randy Arozarena and an eight-pitch battle versus Dylan Moore by way of the punchout. The hard-throwing Hoffman has excelled as Toronto's closer to begin the season, posting a 1.59 ERA, 0.62 WHIP and a pristine 16:1 K:BB over 11.1 innings. The righty is a perfect 5-for-5 on save opportunities so far.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bowden Francis pitches six innings as Blue Jays win third straight, beat Mariners 3-1

Bowden Francis pitched six innings to win for the first time in three starts, George Springer had two hits and scored twice and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1...

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman is providing the electric relief the team needed A break from the 'super-intense closer type,' Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman is letting his swing-and-miss stuff do the talking.

APRIL 18, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Secures fourth save Hoffman gave up one run on one hit while striking out one in the ninth inning Wednesday to record his fourth save of the season in a 3-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact The Toronto closer served up a solo shot to Drake Baldwin to ruin a combined shutout bid, but otherwise Hoffman was in control once again. The right-hander is 4-for-4 in save chances to begin his first season as the unquestioned top option in a big-league bullpen, posting a 1.74 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 14:1 K:BB through 10.1 innings.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guerrero hits first HR of season as Blue Jays spoil Strider's return with 3-1 win

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run of the season and drove in a pair, Chris Bassitt pitched five shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled Spencer Strider’s retur...

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Nabs win in extras Hoffman (2-0) picked up the win in Sunday's extra-inning victory over the Orioles, allowing one hit over two scoreless innings and striking out four.

Impact The Toronto closer entered a 6-6 tie in the ninth inning, and stuck around for the 10th after the Blue Jays pushed across a run in the top of the final frame. Hoffman tossed 24 pitches (18 strikes) in the appearance, which could make him unavailable Monday should the team have a late lead to protect against Atlanta. Through his first 9.1 innings with the Jays, Hoffman has a 0.96 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and dominant 13:1 K:BB while converting all three of his save chances.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays' Jeff Hoffman had savage celebration after beating Orioles | Sporting News Canada Jeff had this one thought out already.

APRIL 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hoffman lets loose after two-inning extras shutdown vs. O's: 'I love it' BALTIMORE -- If Jeff Hoffman had a nickel for every two-inning relief outing involving extra innings that earned him a win this season, he’d...

APRIL 14, 2025 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays Closer Jeff Hoffman Had Petty Reason for Blowing Orioles' Dugout a Kiss The Orioles backed out of a $40 million contract offer to Hoffman due to concerns following a physical.

APRIL 13, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

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