Tagged with Jeff Hoffman - Major League Baseball

The Mets celebrate their Division Series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

NLDS: Lindor Slams Mets Past Phillies into first NLCS since 2015

Mets 4, Phillies 1 A sixth-inning grand slam by Francisco Lindor led the New York Mets to a 4–1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night at Citi Field in New York. The win gave the Mets a 3–1 series victory over the rival Phillies, sending the Mets to their ninth NLCS and first since […]

Harrison Bader of the Mets scoring against the Phillies in Game One of the 2024 NLDS

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NLDS: Five-run Eighth Propels Mets to Comeback Win over Phillies

Mets 6, Phillies 2 The New York Mets, held scoreless through seven innings, scored five runs in the eighth to beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 6–2, in Game One of the NLDS late Saturday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The comeback spoiled a magnificent start by Phillies right-hander and ex-Met Zack Wheeler. He allowed […]

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Phillies Trade for Angels Closer Estévez

The Philadelphia Phillies made a second move before the trade deadline. The top team in baseball acquired former Los Angeles Angels closer Carlos Estévez for pitching prospects George Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri. The Phillies haven’t had a defined closer this season, but Estévez might take over that role. The right-handed pitcher owns a 2.38 ERA […]

Trea Turner Bryce Harper Matt Strahm Jeff Hoffman during the workouts prior to the 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

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Matt Strahm, Jeff Hoffman Proud to Represent Phillies, Middle Relievers, Non-closers

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Matt Strahm, Jeff Hoffman Proud to Represent Phillies, Non-closers ARLINGTON, Tex. — Neither Matt Strahm nor Jeff Hoffman are full-time closers. Strahm, in fact, is a middle reliever. Hoffman closes occasionally but is often a setup man. But their first-half efforts did not go unnoticed, as the tandem represented the Philadelphia Phillies at the 2024 […]

The Individual Reliever Rankings for Week 22. The top-scoring relievers in each category are pictured. AL Middle Reliever - Shawn Armstrong, AL Setup Man - Erik Swanson, AL Closer - Alex Lange. NL Middle Reliever - Jeff Hoffman, NL Setup Man - Andrew Nardi, NL Closer - Devin Williams.

Photo: Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Top Center: MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 20: Erik Swanson #50 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during eighth inning at loanDepot park on June 20, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) Top right: DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 22: Alex Lange #55 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after the final out to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-6 at Comerica Park on August 22, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Bottom left: PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 25: Jeff Hoffman #68 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action against the St. Louis Cardinals during a game at Citizens Bank Park on August 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Bottom Center: PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Andrew Nardi #43 of the Miami Marlins pitches during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 08, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) Bottom right: MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 02: Devin Williams #38 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts to a strike out during the ninth inning app at American Family Field on September 02, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Reliever Roundup and Bullpen Bonanza — Week 22 Individual Rankings

Reliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza — Week 22 Individual Rankings We are at the end of Week 22 of the season. Here are the top ten individual relievers in each league. But these rankings take it to a different level than the other reliever rankings you’ve seen. We will separate our rankings by closers, setup […]