It's been awhile since the Twins referred to Francisco Liriano as the "ace" of their pitching staff. That tag returned Wednesday, May 30, in his start against the Oakland A's at Target Field -- and so did the refreshing smile on Liriano's face ...
For one afternoon, the Minnesota Twins enjoyed that All-Star-like pitching performance they’ve been longing for. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Oakland Athletics were swinging and missing, and Francisco Liriano kept on firing those fastballs ...
MINNEAPOLIS — Francisco Liriano is getting another shot in the Minnesota Twins’ muddled starting rotation. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire announced Saturday that the left-hander is moving out of the bullpen and will start Wednesday against Oakland.
Glen Perkins wasn't needed in the Twins' 4-0 victory over Oakland on Wednesday, May 30, but he got a chance to see three of his fellow pitchers throw a rare shutout. Starter Francisco Liriano led the way with a three-hit, nine-strikeout ...
The Twins' move to place Francisco Liriano back into the starting rotation said less about the left-hander's performance since being demoted to the bullpen than it does the general inadequacy of the rest of the team's starters, collectively the ...
Carlos Silva is a professional baseball player. He's a right-handed pitcher for the Minnesota Twins and wears number 52. He is managed by pitching manager Rick Anderson.