PAUL BLACKBURN NEWS

Cleared to face hitters Blackburn (foot) is scheduled to face hitters in live batting practice Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Ross Stripling (elbow) is set to do the same Wednesday, as both hurlers look to be in the same spot in their respective rehab programs. Given that Stripling has been on the injured list since May 25 while Blackburn was deactivated May 13, the latter pitcher could need more time to get fully stretched back out during an eventual minor-league rehab assignment. The Athletics will likely determine whether either or both of Stripling or Blackburn ire ready to report to an affiliate based on how they fare during their live sessions Wednesday.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing off mound Thursday Blackburn (foot) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thursday will mark the first time Blackburn has thrown off a mound since he landed on the injured list May 13 due to a fracture in his right foot. He isn't expected to return until after the All-Star break, but a more precise return timeline for the 30-year-old may emerge after he throws a few additional bullpen sessions and progresses to facing live hitters.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Still in walking boot Blackburn (foot) remains in a walking boot and will likely be reevaluated when the Athletics return to begin their next homestand Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander appears to still be some time away from returning if this latest report is any indication, considering he'll need to presumably go through at least a throwing progression that includes multiple bullpen sessions before being considered for activation. Blackburn's placement on the injured list is retroactive to May 11, but at this point, he appears to be tracking for a mid-June return at the earliest.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

A's place RHP Paul Blackburn (foot) on 15-day IL The Oakland Athletics placed right-hander Paul Blackburn on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right foot injury and recalled left-hander...

MAY 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dylan Moore sets career high with 5 RBIs to help Mariners topple Athletics 8-1

Dylan Moore hit a two-run homer and had a career-high five RBIs to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 on Friday night

MAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners start 3-game series at home against the Athletics

The Seattle Mariners open a three-game series at home against the Oakland Athletics on Friday

MAY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins bring road skid into matchup against the Athletics

The Miami Marlins will look to break their four-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Oakland Athletics

MAY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles and Athletics play with series tied 1-1

Both the Baltimore Orioles and the Oakland Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rizzo's 2-run homer in 4-run first leads Yankees over Athletics 4-3

Anthony Rizzo snapped a lengthy power drought with a two-run homer that capped a four-run first inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics

APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics play the Yankees leading series 1-0

The Oakland Athletics play the New York Yankees with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackburn gets win, but his season-opening scoreless streak ends OAKLAND -- Paul Blackburn had a date with destiny. No pitcher in the Modern Era has begun a season with four consecutive scoreless starts. E...

APRIL 17 • MLB.COM

Esteury Ruiz homers and the A's beat the Cardinals 6-3 to avoid a sweep

Esteury Ruiz homered for the second time in three games since being recalled from Triple-A, and the Oakland Athletics beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Wednesday to avoid a three...

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's Paul Blackburn out to continue scoreless-innings streak vs. Cardinals Right-hander Paul Blackburn will attempt to continue his American League Pitcher of the Month candidacy when he and the Oakland Athletics ho...

APRIL 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cardinals aim to sweep 3-game series against the Athletics

The St. Louis Cardinals will aim to sweep a three-game series with a win over the Oakland Athletics

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackburn has record-setting start; Butler walks it off for A's in 10th OAKLAND -- After getting a late start to his 2023 campaign due to injury, Paul Blackburn was excited to get through this spring healthy for...

APRIL 13 • MLB.COM

Nationals visit the Athletics to start 3-game series

The Oakland Athletics start a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Friday

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Blackburn, two A's relievers shut out Tigers Paul Blackburn and two relievers combined on a five-hit shutout as the visiting Oakland Athletics defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-0, on Satur...

APRIL 6 • KANSASCITY.COM

Blackburn, Rooker lead Athletics to 4-0 win over Tigers

Brent Rooker homered, Paul Blackburn pitched six sparkling innings and the Oakland Athletics earned their second win of the season, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-0

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackburn extends scoreless streak to 13 IP vs. Tigers DETROIT -- There was some speculation this spring that Paul Blackburn would be named the A’s Opening Day starter. He is a former All-Star an...

APRIL 6 • MLB.COM

Athletics enter matchup with the Tigers on losing streak

The Oakland Athletics look to end a four-game losing streak with a win against the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spins gem in 2024 debut Blackburn didn't factor into the decision Sunday versus the Guardians, throwing seven scoreless innings on three hits and a walk. He struck out three.

Impact Blackburn was excellent in his first start of the season, retiring his first 12 batters and giving up no extra-base hits. He got out of a jam in the fifth inning, getting Gabriel Arias to fly out with the bases loaded. Despite the impressive outing, Blackburn didn't get the win after the Athletics bullpen surrendered three runs on three hits, a hit-by-pitch and a fielding error in the eighth frame. Blackburn will have an opportunity to build on his scoreless debut with tentative matchups against the Tigers and Nationals scheduled for his next two starts.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in spring debut Blackburn (1-0) was credited with the victory in the Athletics' Cactus League win over the Giants on Wednesday, allowing an earned run on a solo home run and recording three strike...

Impact Outside of the one mistake pitch that led to a J.D. Davis solo home run, Blackburn was very effective while placing 22 of his 33 pitches in the strike zone, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com The right-hander posted just a 4-7 record across 21 appearances (20 starts) last season, but that underwhelming mark was accompanied by a serviceable 4.43 ERA. Blackburn who avoided arbitration by signing a one-year, $3.45 million deal this winter, is expected to helm Oakland's starting rotation.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Blackburn and Seth Brown agree to 1-year contracts with the A's, avoiding arbitration

Right-hander Paul Blackburn and outfielder Seth Brown have agreed to one-year contracts with the Oakland Athletics

JANUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brief outing against Twins Blackburn (4-7) took the loss Tuesday, allowing five runs on four hits and four walks over three innings against Minnesota. He struck out three.

Impact Blackburn tied his season high in walks Tuesday while also posting his most runs allowed since July. Because of his struggles, Blackburn was yanked at just 77 pitches and failed to make it into the fourth frame. With the regular season winding down and the A's eliminated from the playoffs, Tuesday's start will likely be Blackburn's last of 2023. If that's the case, he'll finish his seventh MLB season with a 4.43 ERA, a 1.54 WHIP and a 104:43 K:BB across 103.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in loss Blackburn (4-6) took the loss Tuesday versus the Mariners, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings.

Impact Blackburn turned in a fine outing, but the Athletics couldn't get any runs on the board until the seventh inning. This was the first time in three starts Blackburn has completed five frames. The right-hander is now at a 4.11 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 101:39 K:BB through 100.2 innings over 20 outings (19 starts) this season. Blackburn is tentatively lined up for a road start versus the Twins next week, assuming the Athletics stick to the plan for a six-man rotation for the remainder of this week.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE