Nick Blackburn (SP)

Minnesota starter Nick Blackburn, on the disabled list with a quadriceps injury, is still getting work done on his injury back in Minnesota, reports MLB.com on Sunday. There is no specific timetable for his return. "He's back home getting treatment," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "I haven't heard a word since. The DL is good for him. He had the knife feeling going in his left thigh and he needs that...

The Star Tribune reports the Twins placed Nick Blackburn on the 15-day DL on Thursday with a strained left quadriceps. Blackburn was injured Wednesday against the Tigers.

Twins placed RHP Nick Blackburn on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left quad.

Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn (quadriceps) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a ...

RotoInfo.com | May 17th, 9:05am

05/17 - Placed on 15-Day DL (Left quad strain)

RotoInfo.com | May 17th, 8:24am

Twins placed starting pitcher Nick Blackburn on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left quadriceps muscle.

A bad season got worse for Twins starting pitcher Nick Blackburn, who struggled through his shortest start of the season on Wednesday against the Tigers and then revealed he was dealing with a sore left quad after the game. He was able to finish just two innings in the game, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks before being pulled at the start of the third inning. Fortunately for Blackburn,...

Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn (quadriceps) was pitching with a sore left quadriceps muscle during ...

Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn (1-4) allowed five runs on six hits over five innings ...

Minnesota pitcher Nick Blackburn left Friday's game against Toronto with a one-run lead in the sixth inning. He served up two home runs in that frame, which got him pulled from the game. Blackburn allowed five earned runs off six hits, serving up two home runs to Jose Bautista and one to Eric Thames. He struck out three and issued three free passes during his time on the mound. Blackburn threw 80 pitches...

After posting a 7.53 ERA over his first three starts, Twins pitcher Nick Blackburn looked better on Monday against the Angels but was still unable to come away with the win. He allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings of work in the 4-3 loss. The right-hander gave up an RBI single to Torii Hunter in the first before surrendering a two-run homer to Hunter in the fourth. Blackburn also struck...

Twins pitcher Nick Blackburn endured his shortest outing of the young season on Tuesday against the Red Sox. He allowed five runs on eight hits over three innings of work in the 11-2 loss. The right-hander gave up a three-spot in the first before surrendering a two-run homer to David Ortiz in the third. He was done after throwing 71 pitches, 44 for strikes. Blackburn also struck out two and walked...

RotoInfo.com | Apr 22nd, 7:52am

Nick Blackburn threw an 'all-out' bullpen session today and 'doesn't feel a thing' in his shoulder, Ron Gardenhire tells 1500ESPN. Will start Tuesday.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 16th, 8:06pm

Nick Blackburn (shoulder) will play catch Wednesday and then will throw off a mound Friday if all goes well.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 16th, 2:20pm

Twins GM Terry Ryan says Nick Blackburn will miss his next start.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 15th, 2:52pm

Twins RHP Nick Blackburn (shoulder) said he thinks he 'definitely could' make his next start, but is taking it day by day.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 15th, 8:42am

Twins GM Terry Ryan said Nick Blackburn's MRI looked normal. 'All indications are that he's going to be OK,' Ryan said.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 14th, 12:08pm

Nick Blackburn left Saturday's game with right posterior shoulder stiffness. He's day to day.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 14th, 11:52am

Twins coaches and trainer coming out to meet with Nick Blackburn on the mound.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 14th, 11:52am

Update: Nick Blackburn is leaving the game with an injury.

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