Nick Blackburn

Fort Myers, Fla. -- Pitcher Nick Blackburn has signed a four-year, $14 million contract with the Minnesota Twins, the team said Sunday.

Chicago, Sept. 21 -- Nick Blackburn pitched seven shutout innings Monday in the Minnesota Twins' 7-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

Minneapolis, Aug. 26: Jeremy Guthrie cooled off Minnesota by allowing a run on six hits in seven innings Wednesday in Baltimore's 5-1 victory over the Twins.

Minneapolis, Aug. 12: Miguel Olivo had three hits, including a home run, drove in three runs and scored three Tuesday in the Kansas City Royals' 14-6 pounding of Minnesota.

Milwaukee, June 24: Jason Kendall doubled in the tying run in the eighth Wednesday and then scored on two straight throwing errors, lifting Milwaukee over Minnesota 4-3.

Minneapolis -- Nick Blackburn's complete-game six-hitter Thursday led the Minnesota Twins to a 5-1 inter-league victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates.