NEWS
12:35 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYY) tossed 3.1 relief innings against the Red Sox on Saturday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two batters. He didn't factor in the decision.
3:27 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYY) Yankees signed Blackburn to a one-year contract Thursday.
11:11 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) gave up two runs on one hit and one walk over five innings of relief in Wednesday's loss to Atlanta. He struck out out three.
3:13 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) Mets activated Blackburn (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
11:53 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (shoulder) threw 5.2 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, giving up three runs (two earned) on seven hits. He struck out three without walking a batter.
4:25 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday that Blackburn (shoulder) will make another rehab start Friday, Joe Pantorno of amNewYork reports.
7:04 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (shoulder) struck out three and allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings Saturday in his rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse.
11:26 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (shoulder) threw 87 pitches (56 strikes) for Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk over 6.1 innings. He struck out six.
1:58 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) Mets announced that Blackburn (shoulder) is expected to move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.
2:29 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with the Mets' Florida Complex League affiliate Friday.
9:41 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Sunday before beginning a rehab assignment at Single-A Port St. Lucie after the All-Star break, MLB.com reports.
6:06 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (shoulder) played catch out to 75 feet Sunday, MLB.com reports.
12:25 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (shoulder) will be shut down from throwing until early next week, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
3:20 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) Mets placed Blackburn on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder impingement, retroactive to Monday.
9:42 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) retired one batter and was charged with four earned runs on four hits in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Rays.
4:36 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) will step into the rotation and start Wednesday's game against Atlanta in place of Kodai Senga (hamstring), Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
9:52 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) is the top option on the Mets' 26-man roster to replace Kodai Senga (hamstring) in the rotation, Will Sammon of the Athletic reports.
11:01 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) gave up three runs on seven hits and a walk over four innings Sunday to record his first career save in a rout of the Rockies.
9:38 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said that Blackburn is likely to move into a relief role after the right-hander started in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Dodgers, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
4:43 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) Mets activated Blackburn (knee) from the 15-day injured list Monday.
1:29 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (knee) is expected to come off the 15-day injured list to start against the Dodgers on Monday, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports.
4:12 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (knee) will most likely come off the injured list for a spot start next week against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
11:42 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (knee) is expected to make one more rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Syracuse before making his season debut for the Mets the following Monday against the Dodgers, Tim Britton of the Athletic reports.
4:24 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (knee) will make his final rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Syracuse, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports.
9:21 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (knee) is expected to make two more rehab starts before being activated from the 15-day injured list, Joe Pantorno of AMNY.com reports.
5:55 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (knee) will continue his rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Syracuse, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports.
3:46 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (knee/illness) resumed throwing Sunday and will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Andrew Tredinnick of NorthJersey.com reports.
11:12 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said that Blackburn (knee) has been scratched from Wednesday's scheduled rehab start due to a stomach bug, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.
12:22 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (knee) is scheduled to throw two innings in a live batting practice session Tuesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
11:50 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) Mets officially placed Blackburn (knee) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.
3:36 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) Mets placed Blackburn on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right knee inflammation, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
5:42 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) is expected to start the season working as a reliever, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
11:48 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) gave up three runs on five hits and two walks over 2.1 innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. He failed to strike out a batter.
3:28 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) gave up four runs (three earned) on three hits and two walks over 1.1 innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. He failed to strike out a batter.
9:17 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (back) is scheduled to start Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
11:48 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (back) may be ticketed for a spot in the Opening Day rotation if Sean Manaea (oblique) begins the season on the injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
1:10 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (back) threw one inning of live batting practice Tuesday, Andrew Tredinnick of NorthJersey.com reports.
11:27 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (back) is a little behind the Mets' other rotation options at the start of spring training, Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic report.
4:26 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) Mets and Blackburn (back) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday.
5:34 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) manager David Stearns said Monday that Blackburn (back) is on track to be ready for Opening Day of the 2025 season, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
11:13 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) underwent surgery Oct. 11 to repair a cerebrospinal fluid leak, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
11:52 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, per MLB's transaction log.
4:07 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza on Wednesday ruled out Blackburn (back) for the rest of the season, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
4:07 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (back) will play catch Wednesday and hopes to return to the Mets as soon as the middle of next week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
1:56 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) of baseball operations David Stearns said Saturday that Blackburn has a spinal fluid leak in his back, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
5:37 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that Blackburn (hand/back) isn't feeling much better and won't pitch against the Phillies this weekend, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
5:30 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) Carlos Mendoza said Monday that Blackburn (hand/back) was scratched from his start Monday against the Blue Jays due to a back issue, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
11:02 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (hand) is no longer scheduled to start Monday's game in Toronto, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
10:43 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Blackburn (hand) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Monday in Toronto, Tyler Antonelle of merizedOnline.com reports.
4:34 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (hand) will rejoin the Mets' rotation early next week in Toronto, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
9:42 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (hand) allowed one run over 6.2 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.
2:36 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) Mets placed Blackburn on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to Aug. 24, due to a right hand contusion.
6:01 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) CT scan on Blackburn's right hand came back negative Saturday, and he hopes to avoid the injured list and possible make his next start,Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
6:56 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) pitched six innings of one-run ball in Sunday's loss to the Marlins, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out four. He did not factor into the decision.
10:37 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) (53) took the loss Tuesday, surrendering seven runs (six earned) on six hits and two walks over four innings as the Mets fell 9-4 to the A's. He struck out four.
11:54 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) has thrown his cutter and changeup more, at the expense of his four-seam fastball and curveball, since joining the Mets, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
6:51 AM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) did not factor into the decision in a win over the Rockies on Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks over six innings while striking out six.
12:08 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) will make his Mets debut Friday against the Angels, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
4:05 PM - Paul Blackburn (NYM) Mets acquired Blackburn from the Athletics on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
6:11 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) Athletics reinstated Blackburn (foot) from the 60-day injured list ahead of his start Friday against the Angels.
8:20 AM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) manager Mark Kotsay said that Blackburn (foot) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Angels in Anaheim, MLB.com reports.
12:36 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (foot) worked two-thirds of an inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Sugar Land on Sunday, allowing a hit and a walk while recording a strikeout. He also hit a batter.
12:30 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (foot) will remain with Single-A Stockton for his next rehab appearance, which will take place Sunday, MLB.com reports.
11:26 AM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (foot) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and then report to Single-A Stockton to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
11:11 AM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (foot) threw live batting practice before Wednesday's game against the Angels, the Associated Press reports.
10:40 AM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (foot) is scheduled to face hitters in live batting practice Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
12:57 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (foot) threw a bullpen session Tuesday at Angel Stadium and is set to complete another one Saturday, MLB.com reports.
1:19 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (foot) had shed his walking boot and is expected to begin a throwing program this week, MLB.com reports.
5:24 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) Athletics transferred Blackburn (foot) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
1:10 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (foot) remains in a walking boot and will likely be reevaluated when the Athletics return to begin their next homestand Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
3:12 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) Athletics placed Blackburn on the 15-day injured list Monday with a stress reaction of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot.
10:23 AM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (2-1) took the loss Tuesday as the A's fell 4-3 to the Yankees, giving up four runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.
8:32 AM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) allowed three runs on six hits and five walks over 5.2 innings in a win over the Cardinals on Wednesday. He struck out seven.
9:44 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) didn't factor into the decision Sunday versus the Guardians, throwing seven scoreless innings on three hits and a walk. He struck out three.
3:09 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) agreed to a one-year, $3.45 million contract with Oakland on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.
6:41 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (3-4) allowed four runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings to take the loss Sunday versus the White Sox.
8:31 AM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (3-3) picked up the win in Wednesday's 8-0 victory over the Cardinals, allowing six hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out eight.
9:23 AM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (2-3) took the loss Friday as the A's were downed 8-2 by the Nationals, giving up four runs on eight hits and four walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out three.
1:05 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) didn't factor into the decision in the Athletics' win over the Giants on Saturday, firing six scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits and three walks. He struck out seven.
9:43 AM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (illness) was charged with a blown save in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox, allowing two earned runs on three hits and a walk over one inning of relief. He struck out one.
2:37 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Red Sox due to illness.
11:03 AM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing four hits and one walk over six scoreless innings in a 2-1 win over Milwaukee. He struck out five.
6:47 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings against the Marlins. He struck out three.
3:41 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) Athletics activated Blackburn (finger) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Monday versus Atlanta.
11:05 AM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to make his season debut in a start Monday against Atlanta, Alex Espinoza of MLB.com reports.
11:46 AM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger) covered five innings Wednesday in his latest rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas, striking out five while allowing one earned run on five hits and one walk.
3:14 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger), who allowed six runs (four earned) on seven hits and a walk while recording one strikeout over 3.2 innings in his most recent rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, will toe the rubber for the Aviators again Wednesday, the team's official site reports.
4:04 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger) is slated to make another rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas later in the week, the Associated Press reports.
12:54 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger) allowed four earned runs on six hits and a walk over two innings during Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Albuquerque on Sunday. He struck out one.
12:01 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger) threw a side session Thursday and is slated to work up to 45 pitches in a rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, the team's official site reports.
12:28 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger) scheduled rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday has been pushed back due to the impending birth of his child, the team's official site reports.
5:15 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger) threw all his pitches during a bullpen session Wednesday morning, the Associated Press reports.
2:14 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger) saw his scheduled Friday rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas postponed because of the blister he developed during his previous outing Sunday, the team's official site reports.
7:05 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) manager Mark Kotsay told reporters before Monday's game against the Cubs that Blackburn came away from his rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday with a blister on his middle finger and his next appearance is in doubt, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports
12:01 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger) allowed four earned runs on six hits and two walks over 2.2 innings in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Salt Lake on Sunday. He struck out three.
3:00 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger) will make his next minor-league rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Las Vegas, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
11:50 AM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger) allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk over 1.2 innings in Single-A Stockton's loss to Modesto on Friday.
6:33 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger) will make a rehab start Friday for Low-A Stockton, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
7:36 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) (finger) threw 40 pitches in Monday's side session, and will head to Low-A Stockton to begin a rehab assignment shortly, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
2:03 PM - Paul Blackburn (Oak) was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Athletics on Thursday with a right middle fingernail avulsion.
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