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    JoeBlanton

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      12/11/1980
    • 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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      • Elias Says: July 23, 2017
        • 9Y
        • Elias Sports Bureau
        • 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
                        • Nats reach 1-year deal with veteran Blanton
                          • 10Y
                          Addison Russell

                        MLB News

                        Francona brings former assistant Joe Torres in as Reds pitching coach

                        Francona brings former assistant Joe Torres in as Reds pitching coach

                        Joe Torres has been hired as the Cincinnati Reds' pitching coach after spending the past five seasons with the Cleveland Guardians as their assistant pitching coach.
                        Albert Pujols to interview for Astros' managerial job, sources say

                        Albert Pujols to interview for Astros' managerial job, sources say

                        Future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols is expected to interview for the Houston Astros' managerial vacancy this week, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
                        Guardians' Clase, Ortiz described as 'cheaters' at pitch-rigging trial

                        Guardians' Clase, Ortiz described as 'cheaters' at pitch-rigging trial

                        Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were described by a prosecutor as "cheaters" during opening statements at a New York criminal fraud trial that has cast a spotlight on the threat gamblers pose to America's pastime.
                        Athletics hire Brewers' Cam Castro as new general manager

                        Athletics hire Brewers' Cam Castro as new general manager

                        The Athletics have hired the Brewers' Cam Castro to be their new GM. Castro served as Milwaukee's senior vice president of player development and performance.
                        Mad Dog calls for more civility in MLB labor talks

                        Mad Dog calls for more civility in MLB labor talks

                        Mad Dog calls for more civility in MLB labor talks
                        Grading bold 2026 season predictions for all 30 MLB teams

                        Grading bold 2026 season predictions for all 30 MLB teams

                        It's time to see if what we said about each club going into the season was accurate or not -- and what it means for 2027.
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