Joe Blanton (SP)

After winning three straight decisions to get above .500 on the season, Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton’s record was back to even after Saturday’s game against the Red Sox, as the team fell, 7-5. Blanton had hit shortest start of the season, going just 4 1/3 innings, while giving up seven runs – six earned. Blanton gave up four home runs among his nine hits, with another going...

Philadelphia Phillies SP Joe Blanton allowed a run on six hits and a walk while ...

After giving up four earned runs his last time out, Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton got back on track in Monday's series opener against the Astros. He allowed one run on six hits over seven-plus innings of work in the 5-1 win. The right-hander made it through his first seven frames unscathed before surrendering a solo homer to Marwin Gonzalez in the eighth. He was done after throwing 106 pitches, 70 for...

Phillies starter Joe Blanton did not factor into the decision during Tuesday night's contest against the Mets. Blanton, who was making his sixth start of the season, allowed four runs on five hits over 6 2/3 innings in the 7-4 win. The right-hander cruised through the first six innings before running into trouble in the seventh. He gave up three runs on two hits and a walk in the inning, which allowed...

Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton made quick work of the Braves on Thursday, allowing three hits in nine shutout innings during a 4-0 victory. Blanton, who struck out six, needed just 88 pitches (67 strikes) for his first shutout since June 2, 2007. He even went 1 for 3 at the plate. Blanton, who improved to 3-3, lowered his ERA to 2.83.

Joe Blanton pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout in five years and Shane Victorino hit a two-run homer to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

Philadelphia Phillies SP Joe Blanton allowed just three hits for a complete-game shutout against the ...

Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton gave up a run in the first inning of Saturday's contest with the Cubs, and then he settled down. Chicago scored one more run off Blanton in the eighth inning, which led to his exit. He allowed those two earned runs off eight hits over 7 1/3 innings of work. Blanton fanned eight batters and did not issue a walk as he baffled Chicago's bats. The Phillies held on for the 5-2...

Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton did not see much run support in Sunday's series finale against the Padres. He allowed six runs (three earned) on seven hits over six innings of work in the 6-1 loss. The right-hander gave up a two-spot in the first before San Diego tagged him for two more runs in the third. Then in the fifth, Blanton surrendered a two-run homer to Nick Hundley. Blanton also struck out two...

Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton gave up four earned runs off 11 hits over his five innings of work on Tuesday night against the Giants. He struck out two and did not walk a batter, but didn't get enough run support to get the win. Instead, Blanton was tagged for his second loss of the season as Philadelphia lost to San Francisco 4-2.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 8th, 6:14pm

Joe Blanton is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday, the Phillies' official site reports.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 5th, 11:22am

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton will make his season debut on April 12 against the Marlins, pitching coach Rich Dubee said Thursday.

The Fantasy Fix looks at some SPs who aren't owned in many leagues and discuss their value.

The Fake Baseball provides a list of available SPs worth starting on 5/14/12.

Can Chris Johnson cure your 3B ailment? Are Andy Dirks and James McDonald coming of age?

Brian LaHair has broken through and will make it tough for Anthony Rizzo to swipe the job without a fight. Plus, who should you pick up this week and who should you stay far away from.

The Fake Baseball provides a list of available SPs worth starting on 5/8/12.

Al Melchior has some pitchers you should look to add with high win totals and low strikeout rates when he goes Beyond the Numbers.

The Fake Baseball provides a list of available SPs worth starting on 4/28/12.

A couple of names could be worth a quick pickup, if even for one start next week. Yu Darvish needs to work on his control. Plus, how much does Petco Park curb team power and other transaction news.