Paul Blackburn - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

After years of injuries, Brendan Beck makes major league debut with Yankees at age 27

Brendan Beck has made his major league debut with the New York Yankees, pitching three innings in a 9-2 win over Texas

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Grisham leads Yankees over Rangers 9-2 for 16th win in 19 games but Domínguez hurt hitting wall

Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Texas 9-2 for their 16th win in 19 games on an afternoon the Rangers mis...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Yankees and Rangers meet to decide series winner

Both the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Viral infection scratches Weathers from Thursday start vs. Rangers NEW YORK -- Ryan Weathers said he lost nine pounds earlier this week dealing with a viral infection, prompting the Yankees to scratch the le...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Tapped for start Thursday Blackburn will start Thursday's game against the Rangers, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Ryan Weathers was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday due to an illness he suffered earlier in the week, so Blackburn will step in for a spot start. The 32-year-old righty finished the 2025 regular season with a 6.23 ERA and 1.51 WHIP over 39 innings but has been much better to kick off the 2026 campaign, logging a 3.21 ERA and 1.36 WHIP through 14 frames. He'll benefit from a favorable matchup Thursday against a Rangers offense that ranks 28th in MLB with 137 runs scored on the year.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Judge, Mike Trout Each Homer Twice, But Yankees Come Out On Top

Aaron Judge and Mike Trout each homered twice as the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees combined for 21 runs.

APRIL 14 • FOX SPORTS

Aaron Judge, Mike Trout Each Homer Twice, But Yankees Come Out On Top

Umpire Ron Kulpa diagnosed with concussion after being hit on mask with foul ball

Umpire Ron Kulpa has been diagnosed with a concussion and will be sidelined for at least a week

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Cal Raleigh, the 2025 AL MVP runner-up, walks it off for Mariners in 2-1 win against Yankees

Cal Raleigh hit a walk-off RBI single down the right field line as the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees 2-1 on Monday night

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Bullpen touched for first time as Yankees fall in Seattle SEATTLE -- For nearly four full games, the Yankees’ bullpen had been untouchable. It took just a few pitches in the ninth inning on Monday f...

MARCH 31 • MLB.COM

Limiting runs in spring action Blackburn has posted a 1.88 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB over 14.1 innings spanning five appearances (including two starts) during Grapefruit League play.

Impact The WHIP and walks aren't going to excite anyone, but Blackburn has at least managed to mostly keep opponents from crossing home plate. The veteran hurler is slated for his first full season with the Yankees after joining the club in late August last year. Blackburn will likely serve in middle- and long-relief during the regular season, and his previous experience as a starter gives the Yankees insurance in case a spot start is needed along the way.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Blackburn delivers strong four-inning spring outing for Yankees Paul Blackburn is back with the Yankees after a rough 2025.

MARCH 11 • NYPOST.COM

Yankees acquire reliever Angel Chivilli in a trade with the Rockies

The New York Yankees have added to their bullpen by acquiring right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli in a trade with the Colorado Rockies

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Pitcher Ryan Weathers just got out of sauna when he learned of trade to the Yankees

Ryan Weathers has joined the New York Yankees after being traded from Miami

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Yankees acquire left-hander Ryan Weathers from Marlins for 4 prospects

The New York Yankees have acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

"Goodbye Tatsuya Imai"; "More Mets scraps" - Fans rip Yankees after resigning former crosstown rival Paul Blackburn The New York Yankees have been linked with several high-profile names this offseason after their disappointing playoff exit in the division...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Right-hander Paul Blackburn stays with Yankees for $2 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Paul Blackburn is remaining with the New York Yankees, agreeing to a $2 million, one-year contr...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Yanks bring back Blackburn on 1-year deal (source) The Yankees and right-hander Paul Blackburn have agreed on a one-year, $2 million contract to keep him in the Bronx, a source told MLB.com’s...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Yankees Sign All-Star Pitcher To One-Year Contract The New York Yankees signed right-hander Paul Blackburn to a one-year, $2 million deal with incentives, Jon Heyman reported.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • NESN.COM

Back with Yankees on one-year deal The Yankees signed Blackburn to a one-year, $2 million contract Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Blackburn began last season with the Mets but was released in mid-August. He was subsequently signed by the Yankees, with whom he made eight appearances out of the bullpen, posting a 5.28 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB over 15.1 innings. While those numbers aren't impressive, the bulk of the damage against him came in his team debut, when he gave up seven runs over 3.1 frames against Boston. Over his remaining seven appearances, Blackburn was much more effective, yielding just three runs (two earned) while posting a 14:2 K:BB across 12 innings. The veteran right-hander will likely work as a middle- and long-relief option next season with New York and also gives the team rotation depth given his history of working as a big-league starter.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Judge remains without World Series ring as Yankees' title drought reaches 16 years

Aaron Judge's brilliant season wasn't enough to end the New York Yankees' championship drought

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Kirk, Vladdy, Gausman Shine as Blue Jays Thump Yankees in ALDS Game 1 Win

Alejandro Kirk hit two solo home runs, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays won a postseason game for the first ti...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Kirk, Vladdy, Gausman Shine as Blue Jays Thump Yankees in ALDS Game 1 Win

Kirk homers twice as Blue Jays end playoff skid by thumping Yankees 10-1 in Game 1 of ALDS

Alejandro Kirk hit two solo home runs, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays won a postseason game for the first time since 2016 by thumping the New York Y...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Chase DeLauter could make debut in postseason, included on Guardians' Wild Card Series roster

Chase DeLauter, an outfielder with no major league experience, was included on the Cleveland Guardians’ roster for their Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Clobbered in Yankees debut Blackburn 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 decisio...

Impact When Blackburn entered in the sixth inning, the Yankees were down but not entirely out, trailing 5-1. The righty did fine by getting to the ninth without giving up any runs, but he was shelled in the final frame, when Boston teed off for seven runs on seven hits against him. Yankees manager Aaron Boone elected to allow Blackburn to essentially take one for the team, as the hurler threw 71 total pitches -- more than starter Will Warren, who tossed 69 pitches over four innings. Needless to say, things couldn't have gone much worse for Blackburn, who was making his debut with the Yankees after the team signed him to a contract Thursday.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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