Latest Paul Blackburn News

Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn had a procedure to repair leaking spinal fluid, team says

Oct. 22, 2024 14:00 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn had a procedure this month to repair leaking spinal fluid, the team announced Tuesday. The issue sidelined Blackburn in September and caused him to miss New York's playoff run that ended Sunday with a Game 6 loss to the Los Angeles...

Mets rookie Christian Scott to undergo Tommy John surgery, out until 2026

Sep. 18, 2024 20:14 PM EDT

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

Sep. 17, 2024 23:55 PM EDT

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

Sep. 09, 2024 18:02 PM EDT

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

Aug. 25, 2024 17:44 PM EDT

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 hand by line drive

Aug. 23, 2024 23:42 PM EDT

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 hand by a line drive by David Peralta. The Mets said he had a bruised hand and would undergo additional tests on Saturday. ...

Hill's go-ahead single in 8th inning lifts Marlins over Mets 3-2

Aug. 18, 2024 19:35 PM EDT

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

Aug. 14, 2024 00:08 AM EDT

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...