Latest Paul Blackburn News
Mets rookie Christian Scott to undergo Tommy John surgery, out until 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets rookie right-hander Christian Scott is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery next week and is expected to miss the entire 2025 season. Scott hasn’t pitched since July 21 due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow but hoped to return this...
Alonso and Acuña power Mets past Nationals 10-1 to increase wild card lead
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered and drove in five runs, Luisangel Acuña added his first major league longball to cap a huge night at the plate, and the New York Mets routed the Washington Nationals 10-1 on Tuesday to boost their chances in a close National League playoff race. ...
Mets RHP Paul Blackburn won't pitch against the Blue Jays because of a sore back
TORONTO (AP) — New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn won’t pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays this series because of a sore lower back, manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday. Blackburn had been expected to come off the 15-day injured list to face the Blue Jays. Instead,...
The Mets place pitcher Paul Blackburn on the 15-day injured list and recall Huascar Brazobán
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The New York Mets placed right-hander Paul Blackburn on the 15-day injured list on Sunday, two days after he was hit on his pitching hand by a line drive by San Diego's David Peralta. The move was retroactive to Saturday and came after a long toss session Sunday...
Mets starter Paul Blackburn knocked out of game vs Padres when he's hit on right wrist by line drive
SAN DIEGO (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres in the third inning after being hit on the right wrist by a line drive by David Peralta. Blackburn shielded his face with his arm and was hit by the ball, which caromed to...
Hill's go-ahead single in 8th inning lifts Marlins over Mets 3-2
NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Hill delivered a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning that sent the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday. Nick Fortes had a sacrifice fly and Hill made a sensational catch in the first inning to help the last-place...
Red-hot Langeliers leads A's to 9-4 win over former teammate Blackburn and skidding Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Shea Langeliers hit a three-run homer off former batterymate Paul Blackburn and went 4 for 4 again, powering the Oakland Athletics to a 9-4 win over the skidding New York Mets on Tuesday night. Langeliers had two doubles and missed the cycle by a triple. Unaware he...
Pete Alonso homers and newcomer Paul Blackburn strikes out 6 for Mets in 5-1 victory over Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Pete Alonso homered for the third time in five games and Paul Blackburn allowed only one run in his Mets debut as New York beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Friday night. Brandon Nimmo went 3 for 5 as everyone in the Mets' lineup had at least one hit. New...
Manaea strikes out 11 in mound gem that sends Mets past Twins 2-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Manaea struck out a season-best 11 over seven dominant innings Tuesday night, pitching the New York Mets to a 2-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins. Mark Vientos homered and J.D. Martinez had an RBI single to help the Mets (57-50) win for the 15th time in 21...
Mets find more pitching, add starter Paul Blackburn and reliever Huascar Brazobán in trades
NEW YORK (AP) — Staying on the hunt for pitching, the New York Mets acquired starter Paul Blackburn from the last-place Oakland Athletics on Tuesday for minor league right-hander Kade Morris. New York also added reliever Huascar Brazobán in a deal with the struggling Miami Marlins...
