PAUL BLACKBURN NEWS

Surrenders two runs in short outing Blackburn didn't factor into the decision during Friday's 4-2 win over the Angels, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

Impact Blackburn had trouble with the top of Los Angeles' order in putting on a season-high eight baserunners and ultimately fell one out short of his fifth win. The 28-year-old required 94 pitches despite failing to log five innings and induced just 11 swinging strikes while walking two batters for the second straight start after issuing only three free passes through his first six turns. A 2.29 FIP confirms Blackburn's 1.91 ERA, and he ranks 12th in MLB with both an 0.99 ERA and 4.86 K/BB. He's scheduled to take the mound midweek for a matchup with Seattle.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

HRs, lights-out 'pen pick up Blackburn in joint effort ANAHEIM -- When Paul Blackburn is pitching, he often knows where it’s going. A little over a month into the season, the 28-year-old has em...

MAY 21, 2022 • MLB.COM

Brown's homer sends A's to 4-2 victory over skidding Angels

Seth Brown hit a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning and the Oakland Athletics bounced back with a 4-2 victory over the skidding Los Angeles Angels

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels look to stop 3-game losing streak, play the Athletics

The Los Angeles Angels look to stop a three-game slide when they play the Oakland Athletics

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Correa 2 hits in return, small crowd as Twins top A's 14-4

Carlos Correa went 2 for 4 with an RBI double in his return from a stint on the injured list caused by a bruised middle finger on his right hand, and the Minnesota Twins seat a sea...

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top five in ERA Blackburn gave up one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 6.2 innings in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels. He did not factor in...

Impact Blackburn certainly pitched well enough to earn his fifth win of the season, but he didn't get the run support. It helped his cause that Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon began the contest on the bench. Blackburn now ranks fifth in the majors with a 1.67 ERA, behind Pablo Lopez, Nestor Cortes, Miles Mikolas and Justin Verlander.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jefferies holds Angels at bay with tips from Blackburn OAKLAND -- Daulton Jefferies let out a roar and a fist pump as he walked off the Coliseum mound following a swinging strikeout of Brandon...

MAY 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

Athletics host Los Angeles Angels, look to break home slide

The Oakland Athletics look to end their eight-game home slide with a win over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Silseth dazzles in debut as Angels blank A's 2-0

Chase Silseth allowed one hit in six strong innings while becoming the first player from last year’s draft to make his major league debut, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-0 v...

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Improves to 4-0 Blackburn (4-0) allowed four hits over 6.2 shutout innings, striking out three and earning a win over Detroit on Monday.

Impact Blackburn allowed just one extra-base hit and never faced much danger against the struggling Tigers. The 28-year-old righty has now allowed two or fewer runs in five of six starts to begin the season. His 6.2 innings and 88 pitches thrown Monday were both season highs. Blackburn will carry an impressive 1.74 ERA into his projected matchup at home against the Angels this weekend.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A's beat Tigers 2-0 as Blackburn improves to 4-0

Paul Blackburn threw 6 2/3 strong innings to improve to 4-0 as the Oakland A’s shutout the Detroit Tigers 2-0 to snap a season-high nine-game losing streak

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics take road losing streak into matchup against the Tigers

The Oakland Athletics will aim to end their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Detroit Tigers

MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polanco, Twins bullpen send Athletics to 9th straight loss

Jorge Polanco delivered another key hit and the Minnesota bullpen combined for 6 2/3 innings of shutout work as the Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs no-decision Blackburn didn't factor into the decision during Tuesday's 10-7 loss to Tampa Bay, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk with five strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Impact Blackburn was staked to an early 5-1 lead but couldn't make it through the fifth inning and Oakland ended up blowing the sizeable lead anyway. This was the 28-year-old's worst start in five turns, as he permitted highs in runs and baserunners allowed along with lasting a low of 4.1 innings. He carries a 2.22 ERA and 0.95 WHIP into his next start, slated to come next week against Detroit.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zunino's homer helps Rays rally past A's 10-7 in 10 innings

Pinch-hitter Mike Zunino tied the game with a two-run homer in the ninth inning and Yandy Diaz hit a go-ahead double in a five-run 10th to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-7 win ove...

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics host Tampa Bay Rays, look to end home losing streak

The Oakland Athletics play the Tampa Bay Rays looking to end a four-game home losing streak

MAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Díaz homers, Rays use balanced offense to beat A's 6-1

Yandy Díaz led off the game with a home run to back right-hander Drew Rassmussen’s second straight winning start, and the Tampa Bay Rays used a balanced offense to beat the Oakland...

MAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps rolling Wednesday Blackburn (3-0) earned the win over San Francisco on Wednesday, tossing five scoreless innings during which he allowed three hits and one walk while striking out four.

Impact The left-hander's surprising season continued with his third win in four starts despite receiving very little offensive support and watching his defense commit two errors behind him. Blackburn induced 12 swinging strikes in the contest and allowed only one extra-base hit while finishing with his second scoreless outing of the campaign. Perhaps the only knock on his performance thus far in the season is that he has yet to post a quality start, as Blackburn has gone exactly five innings in each of his four outings thus far. Still, he has been one of the league's biggest surprises this season, as the 28-year-old entered the campaign with a career 6-11 record and 5.74 ERA. He'll look to keep the momentum going in his next scheduled start, which is tentatively slated to come at home against Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pinder hits leadoff homer in return, A's blank Giants 1-0

Paul Blackburn and five relievers combined on a three-hitter, making Chad Pinder’s leadoff homer stand up for the Oakland Athletics in a 1-0 victory over San Francisco that ended t...

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants host the Athletics on 3-game home win streak

The San Francisco Giants host the Oakland Athletics trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodón's pitching, Flores' hitting lift Giants past A's 8-2

Carlos Rodón had nine strikeouts in six sharp innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics 8-2 on Tuesday night

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows one run in second win Blackburn (2-0) earned the win over Baltimore on Thursday, allowing one run and three hits while striking out four.

Impact Blackburn lowered his ERA to 1.80 thanks to the solid outing, although his second win was in jeopardy after an offensive surge from the Orioles in the seventh and eighth inning. It wouldn't be the first time his bullpen betrayed him, as they cost him a win after five solid innings in his last appearance on the mound against the Rays. After looking like more of a desperation option in Oakland's rotation, Blackburn looks much better than his career averages might indicate.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy HR, 3 RBIs as A's beat O's; Mancini, Hyde ejected

Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer and an RBI double, Cristian Pache also connected and the Oakland Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics play the Orioles with 2-1 series lead

The Oakland Athletics lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lyles strikes out 6 in 5 scoreless innings, Orioles beat A's

Jordan Lyles struck out six and walked one over five scoreless innings for his first victory with the Orioles as Baltimore beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS