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Yankees Sign Paul Blackburn to Boost Pitching Depth

8/22/2025

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The New York Yankees signed veteran pitcher Paul Blackburn to improve their pitching performance.
Blackburn, a former All-Star, has a career ERA of 4.96 but faced challenges in 2025 with a 6.85 ERA.
He demonstrated potential in the minors with a 2.55 ERA.
The Yankees aim for Blackburn to add depth due to injuries in their pitching staff.

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Story summary

The New York Yankees signed veteran pitcher Paul Blackburn to improve their pitching performance.
Blackburn, a former All-Star, has a career ERA of 4.96 but faced challenges in 2025 with a 6.85 ERA.
He demonstrated potential in the minors with a 2.55 ERA.
The Yankees aim for Blackburn to add depth due to injuries in their pitching staff.