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4 days ago
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Mets' Paul Blackburn wins fourth rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse
Mets right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn allowed three runs on seven hits while striking out three in 5.2 innings of Triple-A Syracuse's 9-5 win over Charlotte. Blackburn, who improved to 5-1 with a 2.55 ERA in eight starts for Syracuse this season, completed his fourth rehab start since the assignment reached Triple-A July 22. He threw 61 strikes on 97 pitches and was replaced by Dom Hamel with two outs in the sixth inning. The Mets placed Blackburn, 31, on the 15-day injured list July 3 (retroactive to June 30) after he was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement. Blackburn last pitched in a game for the Mets June 28 when he lasted one inning and allowed three runs on six hits. In six games (four starts) with New York this season, Blackburn is 0-3 with a 7.71 ERA and 1.98 WHIP.
BBC News
4 days ago
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Michael O'Brien: Wrongly jailed man loses appeal for prison stay refund
A man wrongly convicted of murder has lost a legal challenge to reclaim money he was charged for bed and board during the 11 years he spent behind O'Brien was one of three men wrongly convicted of the 1987 killing of Cardiff newsagent Phillip Saunders. After his release, Mr O'Brien had £37,500 deducted from his compensation to cover "saved living expenses" while in prison, which he has been campaigning to have a High Court judge has rejected his attempt to bring a judicial review of the deduction, which was made by the Ministry of Justice. An MoJ spokesperson said the deductions were "no longer taken" from victims of miscarriages of justice, but said the change "does not apply retrospectively". Mr O'Brien, 57, described the ruling as a "blow", saying he had hoped to have a hearing in front of judges."Unfortunately that's not the case, and at the moment we cannot take it further because if we do they'll charge us for all the costs," he said, estimating that could cost "over £100,000".He added that he was "very angry" when he heard the O'Brien brought the claim alongside Paul Blackburn, who spent 24 years in prison for a 1978 child murder in north-west England that he did not O'Brien received £692,900 in compensation in 2002, three years after his release, and Mr Blackburn was awarded £1,370,500 in Blackburn had around £100,000 deducted for saved living August 2023, Alex Chalk, then Conservative Justice Secretary, scrapped the policy of taking bed and board deductions from all future followed the high-profile case of Andrew Malkinson who was wrongfully imprisoned for 17 years for rape. Mr O'Brien and Mr Blackburn applied for further compensation following the rule changes, but last year the new Labour government said those who had previously received payouts could not claim back the deductions this week's ruling, Mr Justice Ritchie refused to allow the case to progress, although the pair have a week to found the claimants had not been discriminated against and that "the applications were dealt with and completed long before the time the policy changed". Andrew Taylor, a Cardiff-based barrister, described the ruling as "unfair", comparing the case to the fight for justice by former postmasters caught up in the much-publicised Horizon scandal. He said creating "as much publicity as possible", like those involved in the Horizon scandal, could be an effective next step for Mr O'Brien."He's been a tireless campaigner since his release, and I don't think that this is necessarily the end of the matter," he added."If you have been convicted of a murder that you didn't commit, nobody recovers," he said, adding that the decision was "another kick in the teeth" for Mr O' O'Brien said his options now were to try to get the law changed or take his campaign "onto the streets", adding that he would be lobbying also said his fight for justice had impacted his health, adding that he had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), comparing it to soldiers who had served in Iraq."That gives you an idea of the damage they've done to me and many other victims of miscarriages of justices," he added.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
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Shane van Gisbergen recaps 'unreal' Xfinity Series victory
Juan Soto shares the key to the Mets breaking out of their offensive struggles New York Mets OF Juan Soto discusses what has led to his power output recently and explains how the team can get out of their offensive rut. Plus, Carlos Mendoza and Paul Blackburn react to the team's fourth loss in a row to the Braves.
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05-07-2025
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McDowell on challenging for playoff berth: 'I feel the pressure'
Juan Soto shares the key to the Mets breaking out of their offensive struggles New York Mets OF Juan Soto discusses what has led to his power output recently and explains how the team can get out of their offensive rut. Plus, Carlos Mendoza and Paul Blackburn react to the team's fourth loss in a row to the Braves.
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04-07-2025
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Carlos Mendoza Saddened by Mets News on Thursday
Carlos Mendoza Saddened by Mets News on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets are still within striking distance in the NL East after breaking their four-game losing streak on Wednesday night, but there's plenty of work to do. New York is now two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies atop the division and just a half-game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the first Wild Card spot ahead of its rubber match with the latter club on Thursday. Advertisement The Mets were swept in three games by the Pittsburgh Pirates in their previous series and outscored 30-4 over that stretch. They followed that up with a 7-2 loss to Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon before winning the second game of the doubleheader 7-3. However, the team placed right-handed pitchers Paul Blackburn (shoulder) and Dedniel Núñez (elbow) on the 15-day IL before Thursday's contest. Manager Carlos Mendoza gave his thoughts about Núñez, who might need Tommy John surgery after getting it in 2021, via SNY. New York Mets pitcher Dedniel Núñez (72) Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports "It sucks, you know? When he goes through that outing last night and reports that soreness, the discomfort on that elbow, you know right away," he said. "Especially with what he went through last year, he already had one Tommy John. You feel for the kid." Advertisement "You feel for the athlete, obviously. Great kid, great person," he continued. "He was huge for us last year, and you started seeing some of those signs again with the way he was throwing the baseball. Again, we just gotta wait and see. Pray for him, and support him." Núñez notched a 2.31 ERA with 48 strikeouts over 35 innings pitched for New York last season before going down with a flexor injury in September. The 29-year-old allowed no runs on one hit in 0.2 innings in Wednesday night's win. Southpaw hurler David Peterson (5-4, 3.30 ERA) will pitch for the Mets against Brewers southpaw Jose Quintana (6-2, 3.30 ERA) on Thursday. Advertisement Related: Mets Star Name Drops Jacob deGrom After Brewers Game Related: Carlos Mendoza Facing Backlash for Comments After Mets' Fourth Straight Loss This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
