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    JoeBlanton

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      11/12/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Bowling Green, KY
    • College
      Kentucky

    Career Stats

    • SV
      2
      ERA
      4.38
      K
      1284
      WHIP
      1.34
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      • Glover hurts back in shower, doesn't tell Nats
        • 9Y
        Koda Glover
        • Closer or no closer, Nationals bullpen still has issues
          • 9Y
          • Eddie Matz
          Blake Treinen
          • The Nats own the NL East, but they could be playing with fire
            • 9Y
            • Eddie Matz
            Steven Strasburg
            • Rumor Central: Nationals scouring market for closer?
              • 9Y
              • ESPN.com
              David Robertson, Chicago White Sox
              • Real or not? Nationals' bullpen hits panic mode; Julio Urias not yet a star
                • 9Y
                • David Schoenfield
                Shawn Kelley
                • It's official: Dusty Baker's bullpen is a nightmare for Nationals
                  • 9Y
                  • Eddie Matz
                  Enny Romero
                  • Which players are off to the worst starts of 2017?
                    • 9Y
                    • David Schoenfield
                    Fernando Rodney
                    • Nats option RHP Ross to Triple-A, finalize roster
                      • 10Y
                      • Pirates get Happ amid worry for Burnett's elbow
                        • 3Y
                        J.A. Happ
                        • Vantage Point: Projecting future points value
                          • 3Y
                          • AJ Mass
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                        Padres decline options on Pivetta, Giolito, Canning; exercise option on Hart

                        Padres decline options on Pivetta, Giolito, Canning; exercise option on Hart

                        The Padres declined options on Nick Pivetta, Lucas Giolito and Griffin Canning, and exercised an option on Kyle Hart, among other decisions made Sunday.
                        Red Sox, Diamondbacks lead Gold Glove winners with 3 apiece

                        Red Sox, Diamondbacks lead Gold Glove winners with 3 apiece

                        First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.
                        Pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option exercised by Boston Red Sox

                        Pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option exercised by Boston Red Sox

                        Veteran pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 was exercised on Sunday night by the Boston Red Sox, preventing the 30-year-old right-hander, who was 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA last season, from becoming a free agent.
                        Rays pick up $20M option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen

                        Rays pick up $20M option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen

                        The Rays exercised their $20 million option Saturday on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen.
                        Orioles decline OF Luis Robert's $20M club option for 2027

                        Orioles decline OF Luis Robert's $20M club option for 2027

                        The Orioles declined outfielder Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million club option for 2027.
                        Halloween 2026: Breaking down top athlete costumes from across the sports world

                        Halloween 2026: Breaking down top athlete costumes from across the sports world

                        Athletes far and wide across the sports world showed off special costumes for Halloween.
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