Paul Blackburn Tosses Four Shutout Innings Against Phillies

Paul Blackburn delivered a strong performance for the Yankees on Tuesday, tossing four scoreless innings in a 4-2 exhibition win over the Phillies. Blackburn, who is looking to bounce back after a difficult 2025 season split between New York and Queens, stated he feels physically improved compared to a year ago. The right-hander successfully navigated his multi-inning assignment, providing a positive development for the Yankees' pitching staff as spring training continues.