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Paul Blackburn saves bullpen in surprise return to Mets as his ‘weird’ season takes another turn

Paul Blackburn’s “weird” season took another strange turn late Tuesday night when he was awoken by a messenger banging on his ...
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Blackburn solid in return from IL, but future remains unclear

Paul Blackburn had already fallen asleep in his Syracuse, N.Y., hotel room late Tuesday when Mets pitching coach Jeremy ...

Mets DFAs former All-Star pitcher

Mets designate former All-star pitcher Paul Blackburn for assignment, clearing space for top prospect Nolan McLean.

Late-night knock delivers big-league news: Mets activate pitcher after 44 days on IL

NEW YORK — Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn was sleeping when pitching coach Jeremy Hefner called him late Tuesday night.

Mets Notebook: Nolan McLean to be called up for upcoming big league debut against Mariners

McLean, a 24-year-old prospect ranked third overall in the Mets’ system, is expected to take the place of Frankie Montas in ...

New York Mets change course on plan for veteran pitcher

New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn was scheduled to make his fifth rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, but those plans have changed. As first ...