10:23 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (2-1) took the loss Tuesday as the A's fell 4-3 to the Yankees, giving up four runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.

8:32 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) allowed three runs on six hits and five walks over 5.2 innings in a win over the Cardinals on Wednesday. He struck out seven.

9:44 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) didn't factor into the decision Sunday versus the Guardians, throwing seven scoreless innings on three hits and a walk. He struck out three.

3:09 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) agreed to a one-year, $3.45 million contract with Oakland on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

6:41 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (3-4) allowed four runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings to take the loss Sunday versus the White Sox.

8:31 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (3-3) picked up the win in Wednesday's 8-0 victory over the Cardinals, allowing six hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out eight.

9:23 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (2-3) took the loss Friday as the A's were downed 8-2 by the Nationals, giving up four runs on eight hits and four walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out three.

1:05 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) didn't factor into the decision in the Athletics' win over the Giants on Saturday, firing six scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits and three walks. He struck out seven.

9:43 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (illness) was charged with a blown save in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox, allowing two earned runs on three hits and a walk over one inning of relief. He struck out one.

2:37 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Red Sox due to illness.

11:03 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing four hits and one walk over six scoreless innings in a 2-1 win over Milwaukee. He struck out five.

6:47 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings against the Marlins. He struck out three.

3:41 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) Athletics activated Blackburn (finger) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Monday versus Atlanta.

11:05 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to make his season debut in a start Monday against Atlanta, Alex Espinoza of MLB.com reports.

11:46 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) covered five innings Wednesday in his latest rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas, striking out five while allowing one earned run on five hits and one walk.

3:14 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger), who allowed six runs (four earned) on seven hits and a walk while recording one strikeout over 3.2 innings in his most recent rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, will toe the rubber for the Aviators again Wednesday, the team's official site reports.

4:04 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) is slated to make another rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas later in the week, the Associated Press reports.

12:54 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) allowed four earned runs on six hits and a walk over two innings during Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Albuquerque on Sunday. He struck out one.

12:01 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) threw a side session Thursday and is slated to work up to 45 pitches in a rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, the team's official site reports.

12:28 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) scheduled rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday has been pushed back due to the impending birth of his child, the team's official site reports.

5:15 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) threw all his pitches during a bullpen session Wednesday morning, the Associated Press reports.

2:14 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) saw his scheduled Friday rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas postponed because of the blister he developed during his previous outing Sunday, the team's official site reports.

7:05 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) manager Mark Kotsay told reporters before Monday's game against the Cubs that Blackburn came away from his rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday with a blister on his middle finger and his next appearance is in doubt, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports

12:01 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) allowed four earned runs on six hits and two walks over 2.2 innings in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Salt Lake on Sunday. He struck out three.

3:00 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) will make his next minor-league rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Las Vegas, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

11:50 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk over 1.2 innings in Single-A Stockton's loss to Modesto on Friday.

6:33 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) will make a rehab start Friday for Low-A Stockton, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

7:36 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) threw 40 pitches in Monday's side session, and will head to Low-A Stockton to begin a rehab assignment shortly, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

2:03 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Athletics on Thursday with a right middle fingernail avulsion.

1:47 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) said that he will throw a flat-ground session Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

1:17 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) will begin the season on the injured list, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

2:15 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) might not be ready for Opening Day due to a fingernail avulsion on his pitching hand, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

1:29 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) whose 2022 season ended in August due to a finger injury, has been working on refining his changeup this spring, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "It gives me another weapon," Blackburn said. "Going forward, being able to throw more changeups to righties will open up a cutter and curveball for me."

3:58 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) enters spring training fully healthy after his 2022 season ended due to a tear of the flexor tendon sheath in his right middle finger, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

4:36 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) agreed to a one-year, $1.9 million contract with the A's on Friday to avoid arbitration, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

2:24 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

12:56 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (finger) revealed Friday that he pitched through progressively worsening discomfort during his final four starts of the season before being shut down Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. "I was hoping that it would just kind of go away," he said. "... It just never went away. It got worse."

8:54 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) was diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon sheath in his right middle finger Tuesday and will wear a splint for the next six weeks, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

6:33 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) will be shut down for the rest of the season after visiting a specialist for inflammation in his right middle finger Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

1:14 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) Athletics placed Blackburn on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with an inflamed right middle finger, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

1:14 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) Athletics placed Blackburn on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with an inflamed right middle finger, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

10:03 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (6-6) allowed 10 runs on 10 hits and two walks over 4.1 innings Sunday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Rangers.

3:16 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (6-5) took the loss against Texas on Wednesday, allowing five runs on three hits and four walks over six innings. He struck out four batters.

8:09 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (6-4) gave up six earned runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out six over four innings to take the loss in an 8-3 defeat to the Astros on Friday.

8:15 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (6-2) allowed a run on eight hits and two walks while striking out four in 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Red Sox on Thursday.

10:01 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) did not factor into the decision after pitching eight innings against the Guardians on Friday, allowing zero runs on four hits while striking out three and walking one.

10:48 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (5-2) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three in four innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Red Sox.

7:25 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (5-1) was charged with the loss Monday after he pitched 6.2 innings, giving up four runs on five hits while striking out five versus the Astros.

8:19 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (5-0) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up one hit and five walks over 5.1 scoreless innings in a 4-2 victory over the Mariners. He struck out two.

9:49 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) didn't factor into the decision during Friday's 4-2 win over the Angels, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

10:58 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) gave up one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 6.2 innings in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader agains the Angels. He did not factor in the decision.

10:42 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (4-0) allowed four hits over 6.2 shutout innings, striking out three and earning a win over Detroit on Monday.

3:47 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (3-0) earned the win over San Francisco on Wednesday, tossing five scoreless innings during which he allowed three hits and one walk while striking out four.

10:15 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (2-0) earned the win over Baltimore on Thursday, allowing one run and three hits while striking out four.

8:06 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Blue Jays, giving up two runs on five hits over five innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.

3:41 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) is scheduled to make his first start of the season Monday in Tampa Bay.

12:29 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (1-4) was tagged with the loss Saturday against Houston after allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk while fanning two across two innings.

11:51 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) got a no-decision in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Astros, allowing one run on three hits and one walk with one strikeout in five innings.

3:22 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (1-3) allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out five across four innings, taking the loss to the Mariners on Tuesday.

11:54 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (1-2) earned the win against Kansas City on Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts across five innings.

11:42 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (0-2) allowed four runs on nine hits and struck out three in 3.2 innings, taking the loss versus Toronto on Saturday.

6:45 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) will likely make another start for the Athletics, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

2:18 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (0-1) took the loss in a defeat at the hands of the White Sox on Wednesday, allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

4:31 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) contract was selected by the Athletics to start Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

2:07 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) Athletics reassigned Blackburn to their minor-league camp Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

7:07 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) cleared waivers Saturday and will remain in camp as a non-roster invitee, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

11:56 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) was designated for assignment by Oakland on Tuesday.

11:35 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) Athletics optioned Blackburn to their alternate training site Sunday.

11:51 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (0-1) gave up seven runs on five hits and two walks and struck out two in 2.1 innings in a loss to the Mariners in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader.

12:12 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) was called up as the Athletics' 29th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Mariners.

7:06 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mariners, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

3:44 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) was optioned to the Athletics' alternate training site Monday.

3:08 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) was recalled from Oakland's alternate camp site Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

2:20 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) Athletics optioned Blackburn to Triple-A Las Vegas on March 7.

2:43 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) did not factor into the decision in Monday's loss to the Astros but allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits, a walk and a wild pitch over five innings. He did not record any strikeouts.

6:54 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) Athletics recalled Blackburn from Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Yankees.

6:13 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

2:17 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) Athletics optioned Blackburn to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

5:31 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (0-1) gave up five runs over three innings as he took the loss in the first game of a doubleheader against Texas on Saturday, allowing five hits and three walks while striking out four.

2:25 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) is expected to be promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas to start one game of the Athletics' doubleheader Saturday against the Rangers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

7:48 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

1:51 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) allowed two hits and recorded a strikeout over three scoreless innings in Saturday's 1-0 Cactus League win over the Indians.

11:17 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) will start the Athletics' first Cactus League game Thursday against the Mariners, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

12:31 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Friday.

3:32 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (elbow) played catch Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

6:46 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (elbow) has yet to resume throwing after being shut down in early July, Eric He of MLB.com reports.

4:08 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (elbow) underwent an MRI on Tuesday which revealed no structural damage, but he'll still be shut down for a couple weeks, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

7:11 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) Athletics are hopeful that Blackburn (elbow), who was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, will only be sidelined for a brief period, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

6:09 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) Athletics placed Blackburn on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with right elbow lateral epicondylitis.

8:40 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (2-3) surrendered six runs (five earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out three across four innings Friday as he took the loss to the Indians.

9:31 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (2-2) got the win against the Indians on Friday, giving up just three hits over 6.1 shutout innings, striking out five and walking one as Oakland eventually prevailed 3-1.

2:46 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (1-2) allowed six runs in five innings Sunday, yielding eight hits in a 10-3 loss to the White Sox. He struck out four and gave up a home run.

1:53 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) allowed two runs on four hits in a no-decision against the Padres on Tuesday, striking out four and walking two in five innings.

10:52 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (1-1) was hammered for eight runs on eight hits and two walks through just 1.1 innings in Wednesday's loss to the Astros.

9:20 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (1-0) allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks while striking out three across six innings to earn the win Thursday against the Royals.

1:03 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (forearm) was officially reinstated from the 60-day DL prior to Thursday's start against Kansas City, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

2:45 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (forearm) will be activated from the disabled list to start Thursday's series opener against the Royals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

8:02 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (forearm) was scratched from Tuesday's planned rehab start at High-A Stockton and may instead make his 2018 big-league debut in the coming days, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

7:47 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (forearm) is scheduled to stretch out to 75 pitches in his next rehab start for High-A Stockton on Tuesday, Jordan Wolf of MLB.com reports.

3:40 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (forearm) will make a rehab start with High-A Stockton on Thursday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.