According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, the Angels are closing to signing Joe Blanton to a one-year deal.

Financial terms aren't available at this time. Blanton has put up nice peripherals over the last four seasons, but he hasn't had an ERA lower than 4.71 in the last three campaigns. MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez hears that bringing in Blanton doesn't necessarily mean that the Halos are done shopping for starting pitching. They're considered unlikely to re-sign Zack Greinke.

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Joe Blanton is is one of the free agents high on the Twins' list.

The Twins also plan to look at those who were recently non-tendered like Mike Pelfrey and John Lannan. Blanton posted a 4.71 and 166/34 K/BB ratio over 191 innings this past season between the Phillies and Dodgers.

Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports that the Red Sox have "checked in on" Joe Blanton.

Blanton surely wouldn't be the Sox' primary acquisition as they look to beef up their pitching staff, but he's apparently one of the secondary options they're considering. The veteran right-hander posted a 4.71 ERA and 166/34 K/BB ratio over 191 innings for the Phillies and Dodgers this season.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Joe Blanton would start a potential tiebreaker with the Cardinals Thursday.

The Dodgers need to win their final two games and have the Cards lose their last two in order to force a game Thursday, which would be played in Los Angeles. Blanton has posted a 4.99 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 10 starts for the Dodgers.

Joe Blanton scattered seven hits across six scoreless innings in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Rockies.

Blanton struck out six and walked none in improving to 10-13, and 2-4 in 10 starts as a Dodger. Blanton is likely done for the season, but with the Dodgers still within striking distance of the second Wild Card, it's possible he'll be called on in relief Tuesday or Wednesday. If Blanton's thrown his final pitch of 2012, he'll finish the owner of a 4.71 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 166/34 K/BB ratio through 191 innings. He's headed for free agency.

Joe Blanton pitched well in a no-decision against the Reds on Friday, allowing one run on four hits over 5 2/3 innings.

Blanton punched out six while issuing only one walk on the night. The only mark against him came on a fifth-inning RBI single from opposing starter Bronson Arroyo. The veteran right-hander will carry a 9-13 record and 4.86 ERA into Thursday's outing against the padres in San Diego.

Joe Blanton pitched pretty well in a no-decision Monday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over 6 2/3 innings in a 4-3 extra innings win over the Padres.

Blanton struck out six and settled in quite well after Chase Headley took him deep in the first inning. It's his second straight quality start for the Dodgers and third overall, though he was roughed up his other three times out. He'll face the Giants this weekend.

Joe Blanton allowed three runs in 7 1/3 innings Wednesday in a victory over the Rockies.

Blanton allowed just one run through seven before giving up singles to two of the three batters he faced in the eighth. The Rockies went on to score seven runs in the inning before the Dodgers held on to win 10-8. It was Blanton's first victory in five starts as a Dodger. He likely would have been bounced from the rotation this week if not for Chad Billingsley's injury.

Joe Blanton surrendered four runs in 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Giants on Tuesday.

Blanton allowed 10 hits. All but one of them -- an Angel Pagan double -- was a single, but that's just too many to surrender and still expect to escape with minimal damage. Given that he's 0-3 with a 7.71 ERA in four starts for the team, the Dodgers will have to weigh bouncing him from the rotation.

Joe Blanton was ejected after getting lit up for eight runs in 4 1/3 innings by the Pirates on Thursday.

Blanton had already been removed from the game when he was tossed. He surrendered three homers on the day, bringing his season total to 26 allowed, and he's now 0-2 with an 8.22 ERA in three starts for the Dodgers.

Joe Blanton was solid in his Dodger debut Sunday, giving up two runs over six innings as part of a no-decision against the Cubs.

After five years as a Phillie, Blanton did his usual thing in Dodger blue. He struck out five, walked three, yielded five hits and threw 103 pitches. Blanton's ERA projects to move in the right direction thanks to the pitcher-friendly confines of Dodger Stadium.

Joe Blanton will make his Dodgers debut on Sunday afternoon against the Cubs.

Blanton, who was acquired from the Phillies on Friday, is replacing Stephen Fife in the Dodgers' starting rotation. A solid back-of-the-rotation innings-eater, Blanton compiled a 4.59 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 115/18 K/BB ratio in 133 1/3 innings with the Phillies before the trade.

Dodgers acquired RHP Joe Blanton from the Phillies for a player to be named player or cash considerations.

The deal was agreed to after the Dodgers claimed Blanton off waivers this week. While the Dodgers didn't end up acquiring Ryan Dempster before Tuesday's trade deadline, Blanton isn't the worst backup plan. The 31-year-old right-hander has a 4.59 ERA and 115/18 K/BB ratio over 133 1/3 innings this season. He's useful insurance for the rotation as Ted Lilly works his way back from shoulder issues.

Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com writes that a deal between the Orioles and Phillies involving Joe Blanton is "looking more and more like it wont happen."

The Orioles don't want to pick up the $3 million left on Blanton's contract and the two sides differ on what the Phillies should get in return. Of course, a compromise could be reached before Tuesday's deadline, but a deal appears unlikely at the moment.

Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports that Joe Blanton's medical records have been faxed to the Orioles' orthopedist.

It's unclear whether this is just due diligence or if the Phillies and Orioles are close to an agreement. Blanton has a 4.59 ERA and 115/18 K/BB ratio through 133 1/3 innings this season with Philadelphia. While the 31-year-old right-hander isn't a frontline starter, he would at least eat some innings for a thin starting staff.

CBS Sports' Danny Knobler reports that the Orioles have talked to the Phillies about Joe Blanton.

Blanton has made it through six innings in each of his last 10 starts and owns a cool 115/18 K/BB ratio through 133 1/3 overall frames this season. He'd be a nice fit for the Orioles, who have struggled to get consistent starting pitching. Blanton is currently scheduled to become a free agent five days after the conclusion of the World Series.

Joe Blanton pitched well in Saturday's loss to the Braves, allowing just two runs on four hits over seven strong innings.

Blanton punched out seven and walked only one on the evening. A Chipper Jones sacrifice fly in the first inning got the Braves on the board, while a Jason Heyward RBI single in the third drove home the eventual winning run. While he hasn't been great, Blanton continues to plod along and effectively eat up innings at the back of the Phillies rotation. He'll take an 8-9 record and 4.59 ERA into Friday's home start against the Diamondbacks.

Joe Blanton scattered three runs and seven hits across eight innings of work in Sunday's 12-inning, 4-3 win over the Giants.

Blanton struck out six, walked one and allowed two home runs in a no-decision. The eight-inning outing was his second straight, and fourth of the season. He'll bring a 4.70 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 108/17 K/BB ratio into his Saturday start in Atlanta.

Joe Blanton held the Dodgers to two runs in eight innings and struck out seven in a victory Monday.

If the Phillies had a legitimate setup man, Blanton probably would have come out after seven tonight. They don't, so he didn't, and all worked out in the end. Tonight's outing was the first in the last 12 in which Blanton didn't give up at least one homer. He is now 8-8 with a 4.79 ERA for the season.

Joe Blanton was hammered in a loss to the Braves on Saturday, giving up six runs (five earned) on nine hits over his 6 1/3 innings.

He did manage to punch out six while walking just one, but was largely ineffective on the evening. Brian McCann got the scoring started with a solo blast in the second inning. After the Phillies offense staked him to a 3-1 lead after the 2nd, Blanton allowed one in the third, two more in the fourth and then a final pair before departing in the seventh inning. He's been nothing more than a solid innings eater of the first half of the season, posting a 7-8 record and unremarkable 4.98 ERA.