Joe Blanton was quality in Sunday's loss to the Marlins, allowing three runs on six hits in six innings of work.

Blanton struck out seven, walked two and served up a solo home run to Giancarlo Stanton. Blanton has now allowed 19 home runs in just 104 innings this season. He'll bring a 4.85 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 89/15 K/BB ratio into his weekend start against the Braves at home.

Joe Blanton held down the Pirates Monday, limiting them to three runs - two earned - on seven hits and a walk over seven frames in the 8-3 win.

He collected a season-high tying eight strikeouts. Blanton now sports a 4.87 ERA on the year, but it's come with a nice 1.24 WHIP. He'll get the Marlins this weekend.

Joe Blanton allowed five runs on six hits in seven innings of Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Rockies.

Blanton struck out six and walked none in a no-decision. He also served up three home runs, meaning he's allowed 17 bombs in just 91 innings this season. Not good. He'll bring a 5.04 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 74/12 K/BB ratio into his Monday start against Pittsburgh.

Joe Blanton pitched masterfully against the Twins on Thursday, allowing just one run on seven hits over a complete game.

Blanton racked up seven strikeouts and didn't walk a batter on the night. He commanded the strike zone beautifully the entire night and needed just 111 pitches to finish the game. The lone blemish on his evening was Trevor Plouffe's solo blast in the second inning. Coming into Thursday's start, Blanton had allowed four or more earned runs in each of his last four outings. He'll take a 6-6 record and 4.93 ERA with him next week when he battles the Rockies at home on Wednesday.

Joe Blanton allowed five runs on nine hits in six innings of Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Marlins.

Blanton was actually relatively efficient through six innings of work, but allowed the first four batters he faced in the seventh inning to reach base. He was pulled without recording an out, and charged with three runs. After some strong pitching to end April and begin May, Blanton has now turned in four straight non-quality starts, allowing at least five runs every time out. He's a matchup play, and a poor one at that, in mixed leagues.

Joe Blanton was rocked for six runs on nine hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings in Tuesday's loss to the Mets.

He surrendered a pair of longballs and also hit a batter. Blanton has now been lit up for three straight starts, pushing his ERA from 2.96 all the way up to 5.05. He'll try for better results next week against the Dodgers.

Joe Blanton was hammered by the Cardinals on Thursday, allowing seven runs on ten hits in just 4 1/3 innings of work.

Blanton punched out five and walked one in the game. Home runs from Matt Holliday and David Freese contributed to the damage and chased Blanton from the game in the fifth inning. He remains at 4-4 on the season with an inflated 4.55 ERA. He'll hope for better results when he squares off against the Mets in New York on Tuesday.

Joe Blanton recorded his first shutout since 2007 with a three-hitter Thursday against the Braves.

The Braves managed 15 runs against Roy Halladay and company on Wednesday and then settled for three singles against Blanton today. Blanton walked none and faced just two batters over the minimum in his third career shutout. He hadn't even pitched a complete game in five years. Don't look at this as a sign of things to come, but there's no reason he can't be a pretty good NL-only pitcher this season.

Joe Blanton pitched very well against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing just two runs on eight hits over his 7 1/3 innings.

Blanton looked very sharp in this one, fanning eight and walking none. He was in control the entire game, throwing 78 of his 106 pitches for strikes. He improves to 2-3 with the victory and lowers his ERA to a respectable 3.81. He'll look to string together consecutive strong starts when he takes on the Braves in Atlanta next week.

Joe Blanton yielded six runs -- three earned -- over six innings in a loss to the Padres Sunday.

It's a disappointing result for Blanton as he was part of a sloppy game at Petco. He gave up seven hits while striking out just two and walking two. This comes after the light-hitting Giants knocked around Blanton for 11 hits over five innings last Tuesday. It's hard to get excited about him for a home start against the Cubs next time out.

Joe Blanton gave up four runs and 11 hits in five innings Tuesday against the Giants.

Blanton may prove to be a decent enough fifth or sixth starter in NL-only leagues, but he'll have nights like this when he's hit around pretty good. We'd like him a little more if the Phillies offense wasn't in such decline.

Joe Blanton pitched brilliantly against the Marlins on Thursday, allowing only one run on three hits in seven strong innings.

Blanton struck out three and walked only one. Blanton exhibited good control and induced nine ground ball outs in the game. He may be poised to have a bounce back season and is an intriguing two-start option against the Giants and Padres next week.

Joe Blanton yielded two runs over 4 2/3 innings Monday night against the Pirates.

Blanton gave up three hits while striking out three and walking none. Both runs scored in the second inning. The veteran right-hander finishes the spring with a 4.58 ERA and 16/1 K/BB ratio over 19 2/3 innings. While he won't be worth using in mixed leagues, he should be a decent fifth starter as long as he's healthy.

Joe Blanton was tagged for five runs in five innings by the Red Sox on Monday.

Blanton, the Phillies' No. 5 starter, struck out five and walked none, so it wasn't a terrible outing. He did give up a pair of homers, though. He has a 4.80 ERA and a 13/1 K/BB ratio in 15 innings for the spring.

CBSSports' Danny Knobler reports that the Phillies are "less motivated" to trade Joe Blanton.

We've heard plenty of trade chatter in regard to Blanton this month, but Knobler hears that Phils are less inclined to move him after releasing non-roster invitee Joel Pineiro. Kyle Kendrick looms as an in-house alternative and the Phillies could possibly make a run at Roy Oswalt, so they do have some options. Then again, Blanton has looked pretty good so far this spring, so they may be content to keep him around.

Joe Blanton allowed one run over six innings in a minor league game Tuesday.

Blanton gave up five hits while fanning three and walking none. The 31-year-old right-hander has a 2.70 ERA and 8/1 K/BB ratio over 10 innings during Grapefruit League play and appears to be healthy after missing most of the 2011 season due to an elbow injury. The Phillies are reportedly shopping him with the idea of either sliding Kyle Kendrick into the rotation or possibly making a play to bring back Roy Oswalt.

According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com, the Red Sox and Orioles had scouts in attendance for Joe Blanton's third start of the spring on Thursday.

The Blue Jays are also thought to have some interest. Blanton missed most of the 2011 season due to an elbow injury, but the 31-year-old right-hander has enjoyed a healthy spring thus far and would make a fine addition to the back end of just about any major league rotation. He has a 4.32 career ERA and a 1.35 career WHIP.

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that the Phillies would "love" to trade Joe Blanton and are prepared to eat as much as $2 million of the remaining $8.5 million on his contract.

Cafardo says the Phils would just slide Kyle Kendrick into the rotation, but we wouldn't rule out them re-signing Roy Oswalt if Blanton is dealt. The Blue Jays are rumored to have interest in acquiring Blanton, who missed most of the 2011 season with an elbow injury but appears to be healthy now.

Joe Blanton worked a pair of scoreless innings in his start against the Yankees on Monday.

Blanton, who missed most of 2011 with elbow problems, could be a trade candidate if he shows he's healthy this spring. The Phillies have him penciled in as their fifth starter, but if they could shed his salary, it'd give them more flexibility to make trades this summer or maybe even lead to a Roy Oswalt re-signing.

Joe Blanton (elbow) said he's experienced no discomfort with the injury thus far.

"I didn't really stop throwing throughout the winter," Blanton said. "I haven't had any problems. I threw in instructional league after the season was over. I made two starts and didn't have any problems. So I'm very optimistic I'll be able to stay healthy all year." The Phillies unsuccessfully shopped Blanton this offseason, ostensibly to open enough money to re-sign Roy Oswalt. Blanton, 31, posted a 5.01 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 41 1/3 innings last season while fighting elbow issues. He's penciled in as the club's fifth starter.