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    Joe Blanton

    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
                      • 9Y
                      • Pirates get Happ amid worry for Burnett's elbow
                        • 2Y
                        J.A. Happ
                        • Vantage Point: Projecting future points value
                          • 2Y
                          • AJ Mass
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                        Elroy Face, who saved 3 games in 1960 World Series, dies at 97

                        Elroy Face, who saved 3 games in 1960 World Series, dies at 97

                        Elroy Face, an All-Star reliever for the Pirates who saved three games in the 1960 World Series to help them upset the Yankees, has died. He was 97.
                        MLB unveils ABS challenge system guidelines for 2026 season

                        MLB unveils ABS challenge system guidelines for 2026 season

                        MLB teams will always have at least one challenge in extra innings as part of the league's new automated ball-strike challenge system for the 2026 season.
                        Justin Verlander: Knew someday I could return to Tigers

                        Justin Verlander: Knew someday I could return to Tigers

                        Justin Verlander said Thursday he knew he might someday come back to Detroit, but it's been a long road for him and the franchise since he last pitched for the Tigers in 2017.
                        Passan: Phillies' split with Castellanos was 'years in the making'

                        Passan: Phillies' split with Castellanos was 'years in the making'

                        Jeff Passan joins "SportsCenter" to break down why the Phillies chose to release Nick Castellanos.
                        Yankees' Cam Schlittler deals with back inflammation, lat issue

                        Yankees' Cam Schlittler deals with back inflammation, lat issue

                        Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is dealing with back issues, causing him to skip some bullpen sessions, but he expects to be ready for Opening Day.
                        Pistons' Cade Cunningham buys ownership stake in MLB's Rangers

                        Pistons' Cade Cunningham buys ownership stake in MLB's Rangers

                        Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake in his hometown MLB team, the Texas Rangers, he told ESPN.
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