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  • Two-time Comeback Player of the Year Francisco Liriano announces retirement
    • Two-time Comeback Player of the Year Francisco Liriano announces retirement
    All in all, Liriano appeared in 14 big-league seasons with the Twins, Blue Jays, White Sox, Tigers, Astros and Pirates....2022
  • • Francisco Liriano Announces Retirement
    Left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano has announced his retirement, agent Mike Maulini tells Robert Murray of FanSided. Liriano debuted in 2005 with the Twins as a 21-year-old, and he last toed the rubber with the Pirates in 2019. All in all, Liriano appeared in 14 big-league seasons with the Twins, Blue Jays, White Sox, Tigers, Astros,…...2022
  • Former All-Star Francisco Liriano retires
    • Former All-Star Francisco Liriano retires
    2022
  • • Blue Jays Release Francisco Liriano
    The Blue Jays have granted left-hander Francisco Liriano his release, tweets Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi, who notes that the veteran had an opt-out over the weekend. This news means Liriano is unlikely to have a second tenure in the majors as a member of the Blue Jays, with whom he pitched from 2016-17. Liriano worked almost…...2021
  • Report: Liriano, Jays agree to minor league deal
    • Report: Liriano, Jays agree to minor league deal
    The Toronto Blue Jays and veteran left-hander Francisco Liriano have agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training, according to the Toronto Sun....2021
  • • Blue Jays, Francisco Liriano Agree To Deal
    10:00pm: Liriano will make a $1.5MM salary and could earn performance bonuses if he gets to the majors as a Jay, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet tweets. 9:12pm: The Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with left-hander Francisco Liriano, as Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun first reported. He’ll get an…...2021
  • • Francisco Liriano Opts Out Of 2020 Season
    Free-agent LHP Francisco Liriano has opted out of the 2020 season, according to MLB insider Robert Murray. Per Murray, the 36-year-old left “multiple guaranteed offers” on the table. More to come....2020
  • • Phillies Release Logan Forsythe, Francisco Liriano; Neil Walker To Make Opening Day Roster
    The Phillies announced a series of roster moves, including the news that left-hander Francisco Liriano and infielder Logan Forsythe have been granted releases.  Infielder Neil Walker, meanwhile, has been told he will be on Philadelphia’s Opening Day roster, so the team will be officially selecting his minor league contract at some point between now and…...2020
  • • The Pittsburgh Pirates' 2020 offseason, reviewed
    The Pirates traded their best player (again) and appeared more intent on cutting payroll than giving the appearance of trying. Guaranteed Contracts Jarrod Dyson, OF: One year, $2M Guillermo Heredia: One year, $1M Luke Maile, C: One year, $900K JT Riddle, SS/OF: One year, $850K Total Spend: $4.75M Option Decisions Exercised $11.5M club option over OF Starling Marte Exercised $9M club option over RH...2020
  • • MLB rumors: Phillies sign four veterans, including Neil Walker and Francisco Liriano; Yankees add reliever
    Here's the latest from the MLB hot stove...2020

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Francisco Liriano injury and suspension

  • • Pirates add Francisco Liriano, Melky Cabrera to Opening Day roster
    The Pirates have announced that left-hander Francisco Liriano and outfielder Melky Cabrera will be on the team’s roster for Opening Day.  (MLB.com’s Adam Berry was among those to report the news.)   Since both players are in camp on minor-league contracts, the Bucs need to make room on their 40-man roster. Only one more spot will need to be created, as pitcher Edgar Santana is already headed for t...2019
  • • Pirates pitching coach to undergo cervical neck surgery
    The Pirates announced today that pitching coach Ray Searage will undergo cervical neck surgery this week (Twitter links via Adam Berry of MLB.com). He’s expected to resume his coaching duties once he’s sufficiently recovered, but he’ll cede those responsibilities to assistant pitching coach Justin Meccage for the time being. The 63-year-old Searage is widely regarded as one of the league’s best co...2018
  • • Tigers trade chip Michael Fulmer heads to the DL
    One of the most coveted starting pitchers on the trade market this year may now be out of action past the trade deadline. On Friday, the Detroit Tigers placed Michael Fulmer on the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain.While an exact timetable for his return isn’t yet known, this specific injury could sideline him for at least the next two weeks. It serves as a major blow for the Tigers ...2018
  • • Liriano set to return from hamstring injury
    Francisco Liriano will pitch Saturday night against the Indians at Progressive Field after missing the last 3 1/2 weeks with a right hamstring strain....2018
  • • Injury updates: Liriano, Zimmermann
    In searching for positive signs on the injury front before beginning a three-game series with the Twins on Tuesday at Comerica Park, the Tigers didn't need to look far. Francisco Liriano threw a simulated game Tuesday afternoon, and Jordan Zimmermann had a successful rehab outing Monday at Class A West Michigan....2018
  • • Lewicki makes 2nd MLB start in Fenway opener
    The Tigers head east for a three-game series with the Red Sox, starting with a 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch at Fenway Park on Tuesday. Hampered by the injury of Francisco Liriano, the Tigers will start Artie Lewicki (0-0, 3.60 ERA). Lewicki has been in the Tigers' bullpen and will be making his second career start. The Red Sox will start knuckleballer Steven Wright (1-0, 2.25 ERA), who is also making ...2018
  • • Tigers place lefties Liriano, Stumpf on DL
    Just when the Tigers seemed to be trimming their lengthy disabled list, the injury bug bit them again, as starter Francisco Liriano and reliever Daniel Stumpf both went on the 10-day DL Tuesday....2018
  • • Injury Notes: Samardzija, Tigers, Pollock, Maeda, Mets
    Giants right-hander Jeff Samardzija exited Tuesday’s start after just one inning due to tightness in his right shoulder, writes Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Any shoulder trouble for a pitcher, of course, is concerning to an extent, but Samardzija’s early exit comes with extra cause for worry given that his fastball was sitting at 91 mph on Tuesday, per Pavlovic. Samardzija’s velocity has ...2018
  • • Blue Jays To Sign Brett Anderson
    The Blue Jays have agreed to a minor-league pact with free-agent lefty Brett Anderson, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca (via Twitter). Anderson still must undergo a physical before the deal is finalized. Toronto has struggled to fill out its rotation, with injuries leaving openings and the team dealing away Francisco Liriano at the deadline.…...2017
  • • Twins' Kepler bounces back after scary-looking hand injury
    DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Max Kepler singled in three at-bats Monday, two days after a scary-looking hand injury as the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2. The right fielder was cut on his right little finger Saturday when Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval inadvertently stepped on him while Kepler was diving back to the bag. Kepler grounded out to first and lined a center-field single...2017

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Francisco Liriano trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Report: Liriano, Jays agree to minor league deal
    The Toronto Blue Jays and veteran left-hander Francisco Liriano have agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training, according to the Toronto Sun....2021
  • • Blue Jays, Francisco Liriano Agree To Deal
    10:00pm: Liriano will make a $1.5MM salary and could earn performance bonuses if he gets to the majors as a Jay, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet tweets. 9:12pm: The Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with left-hander Francisco Liriano, as Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun first reported. He’ll get an…...2021
  • • Francisco Liriano Opts Out Of 2020 Season
    Free-agent LHP Francisco Liriano has opted out of the 2020 season, according to MLB insider Robert Murray. Per Murray, the 36-year-old left “multiple guaranteed offers” on the table. More to come....2020
  • • Phillies Release Logan Forsythe, Francisco Liriano; Neil Walker To Make Opening Day Roster
    The Phillies announced a series of roster moves, including the news that left-hander Francisco Liriano and infielder Logan Forsythe have been granted releases.  Infielder Neil Walker, meanwhile, has been told he will be on Philadelphia’s Opening Day roster, so the team will be officially selecting his minor league contract at some point between now and…...2020
  • • The Pittsburgh Pirates' 2020 offseason, reviewed
    The Pirates traded their best player (again) and appeared more intent on cutting payroll than giving the appearance of trying. Guaranteed Contracts Jarrod Dyson, OF: One year, $2M Guillermo Heredia: One year, $1M Luke Maile, C: One year, $900K JT Riddle, SS/OF: One year, $850K Total Spend: $4.75M Option Decisions Exercised $11.5M club option over OF Starling Marte Exercised $9M club option over RH...2020
  • • Phils add Liriano, Walker, 2 RHPs on minors deals
    The Phillies have signed left-hander Francisco Liriano, right-handers Bud Norris and Drew Storen, and infielder Neil Walker to minor league contracts with invitations to attend major league spring training....2020
  • • Pirates To Add Francisco Liriano, Melky Cabrera To Opening Day Roster
    The Pirates have announced that left-hander Francisco Liriano and outfielder Melky Cabrera will be on the team’s 25-man roster for Opening Day.  (MLB.com’s Adam Berry was among those to report the news.)  Since both players are in camp on minor league contracts, the Bucs will still need to make some room on their 40-man roster. …...2019
  • • Pirates add Francisco Liriano, Melky Cabrera to Opening Day roster
    The Pirates have announced that left-hander Francisco Liriano and outfielder Melky Cabrera will be on the team’s roster for Opening Day.  (MLB.com’s Adam Berry was among those to report the news.)   Since both players are in camp on minor-league contracts, the Bucs need to make room on their 40-man roster. Only one more spot will need to be created, as pitcher Edgar Santana is already headed for t...2019
  • • Dioner Navarro won’t be on Indians' Opening Day roster
    Here’s the latest on how some veteran players signed to minor-league contracts are faring in their bids to make the Opening Day roster… The Indians reassigned outfielder Brandon Barnes, catcher Tim Federowicz, and infielder/outfielder Mike Freeman to their minor-league camp, MLB.com’s Mandy Bell reports (Twitter link). Catcher Dioner Navarro will remain with the Tribe’s MLB spring training camp fo...2019
  • • Source: Liriano back to Pirates on minors deal
    Left-hander Francisco Liriano is returning to the Pirates on a minor league contract, a source confirmed to ESPN....2019

Francisco Liriano stats and results

  • • Ron Gardenhire cracks joke about Franciso Liriano’s allergic reaction
    Francisco Liriano was forced to leave the Detroit Tigers for a brief period last week after he suffered an allergic reaction, and the results of what caused it are in. If he was anything other than a professional baseball player, they would probably be less troubling.On Wednesday, Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire revealed that doctors told Liriano he is allergic to grass. OK, not exactly… Since Liria...2018
  • • Twitter reacts to journeyman Francisco Liriano pitching in World Series Game 6
    In looking at Astros manager A.J. Hinch’s bullpen management, it sure looked like the team’s plan after they fell behind 3-1 in the seventh inning of Tuesday night’s World Series game was to save their quality pitching arms for a potential Game 7.Of course, if the Astros had been able to tie or take the lead, then maybe Hinch would’ve gone with one of his more “reliable” arms to follow Justin Verl...2017
  • • Why the Toronto Blue Jays already cut ties with Nori Aoki
    Less than a month after being acquired from the Houston Astros for Francisco Liriano, Nori Aoki has already been designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays. While his addition to the Jays’ roster was initially viewed as a way to save money on Liriano’s remaining salary, it is surprising that Toronto has already departed with the 35-year-old just 12 games into his Blue Jays stint. Aoki hit ...2017
  • • AL East Notes: Jays, Liriano, Red Sox, Dombrowski
    There is no timetable for the return of Blue Jays left-hander Francisco Liriano, who suffered a concussion in the club’s 5-3 win over Texas on Friday, per team trainer George Poulis (via Jeff Blair of Sportsnet). The injury is the result of an eighth-inning Carlos Gomez line drive that struck the back of Liriano’s head…...2016
  • • Tests reveal Liriano has mild concussion
    Tests results on Saturday revealed that Blue Jays left-hander Francisco Liriano has a "mild concussion" and his status for the remainder of the American League Division Series vs. Texas remains uncertain....2016
  • • AL Wild Card Game 2016: Blue Jays vs. Orioles Date, Time, TV Info, Live Stream
    2016
  • • AL Wild Card Schedule 2016: TV Schedule and Prediction for Orioles vs. Blue Jays
    2016
  • • Blue Jays Clinch Playoff Berth: Highlights, Twitter Reaction to Celebration
    2016
  • • Tulowitzki Has 4 RBIs as Blue Jays Rout Fading Yankees 9-0
    Francisco Liriano and three relievers combined on a three-hitter, Troy Tulowitzki had four RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the New York Yankees 9-0 on Friday to maintain a one-game lead in the AL wild card standings....2016
  • • Blue Jays Going To Six-Man Rotation; Aaron Sanchez To Continue Starting
    After months of debate surrounding emerging Blue Jays ace Aaron Sanchez, the team has made the decision to deploy a six-man rotation featuring Sanchez, Marcus Stroman, J.A. Happ, Marco Estrada, R.A. Dickey and newly acquired Francisco Liriano, per Toronto GM Ross Atkins (via Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi). As Davidi points out, the solution isn’t perfect, as…...2016

Francisco Liriano parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

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    2016
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    2016
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    2016
  • • Blue Jays Clinch Playoff Berth: Highlights, Twitter Reaction to Celebration
    2016
  • • Risky 6-Man Rotation Is Blue Jays' Best Shot at Deep 2016 Postseason Run
    2016
  • • Martinez aims to keep up momentum vs. Bucs
    The Pirates and Cardinals will tangle in the second game of a three-game series on Saturday night at PNC Park. The Cards will start right-hander Carlos Martinez, and the Bucs will send lefty Francisco Liriano to the mound....2016
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Top Francisco Liriano news

  • • Simon, Rajai deliver as Tigers blank Bucs
    Right-hander Alfredo Simon threw eight shutout innings and center fielder Rajai Davis swatted the go-ahead hit for the second consecutive night as the Tigers beat the Pirates, 1-0, on Wednesday at PNC Park. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, saw another solid start go to waste, as left-hander Francisco Liriano gave up four hits and struck out seven over six innings of work....2015
  • • Liriano, Bucs top LA to close in on playoff spot
    Aramis Ramirez put the Pirates ahead with an RBI double in the eighth inning as Francisco Liriano and Pittsburgh topped the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw, 3-2, on Saturday....2015
  • • Kershaw outdueled; LA's magic number to 7
    Aramis Ramirez put the Pirates ahead with an RBI double in the eighth inning as Francisco Liriano and Pittsburgh topped the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw, 3-2, on Saturday....2015
  • • Bucs climb out of early hole to thump Twins
    Andrew McCutchen had three RBIs, including a two-run homer, to back left-hander Francisco Liriano against his former team in a 10-4 win for the Pirates over the Twins on Wednesday afternoon at Target Field....2015
  • • Norris' grand slam walk-off snaps Bucs' streak
    Francisco Liriano gave the Pirates all he had for six innings, allowing only three hits and striking out 11, but the bullpen couldn't hold a two-run lead and the Padres won, 6-2, in the bottom of the ninth on Derek Norris' walk-off grand slam....2015
  • • Bucs 'pen takes over early, shuts down Dodgers
    Backed by a pair of homers, including an unlikely three-run shot from starter Francisco Liriano, the Pirates' bullpen fired five straight scoreless innings and Mark Melancon held on for his 35th save as the Bucs beat the Dodgers, 6-5, on Saturday at PNC Park....2015
  • • Dodgers come out swinging, can't finish rally
    Backed by a pair of homers, including an unlikely three-run shot from starter Francisco Liriano, the Pirates' bullpen fired five straight scoreless innings and Mark Melancon held on for his 35th save as the Bucs beat the Dodgers, 6-5, on Saturday at PNC Park....2015
  • • Liriano's gem sets tone in Bucs' Detroit sweep
    Francisco Liriano tossed seven scoreless innings, and a four-run ninth weathered a late comeback attempt as the Pirates completed a three-game sweep of the Tigers with an 8-4 win on Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park....2015
  • • Tigers' late glimmer vs. Bucs a fleeting one
    Francisco Liriano tossed seven scoreless innings, and a four-run ninth weathered a late comeback attempt as the Pirates completed a three-game sweep of the Tigers with an 8-4 win on Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park....2015
  • • Bats back Liriano as Bucs roll past White Sox
    Francisco Cervelli centered a five-run eruption with a two-run triple and orchestrated batterymate Francisco Liriano Monday as the Pirates downed the White Sox, 8-0, for their fifth consecutive win....2015
  • • Bucs widen Wild Card gap to 5 1/2 over Cubs
    Jordy Mercer hit a three-run homer and Francisco Liriano tossed 7 2/3 scoreless innings to power the Pirates past the Cubs, 4-0, at Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon. With its eighth straight win, Pittsburgh moved 5 1/2 games ahead of Chicago for the top National League Wild Card spot....2015
  • • Liriano, bullpen carry Blue Jays over Red Sox
    Francisco Liriano tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings and Darwin Barney had a two-run single as part of a three-run second inning as the Blue Jays topped the Red Sox. Rick Porcello pitched well, allowed three unearned runs in seven innings....2017
  • • Defense lets Porcello down in loss
    Francisco Liriano tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings and Darwin Barney had a two-run single as part of a three-run second inning as the Blue Jays topped the Red Sox. Rick Porcello pitched well, allowed three unearned runs in seven innings....2017
  • • Blue Jays' bullpen bounces back in win
    Francisco Liriano and the Blue Jays bullpen combined for a complete pitching effort on Saturday as Toronto took the second game of their series against Tampa Bay, 4-1....2017

Francisco Liriano fantasy rankings and news

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Francisco Liriano schedule, game

  • • Report: Liriano, Jays agree to minor league deal
    2021
  • • Phils add Liriano, Walker, 2 RHPs on minors deals
    2020
  • • Dioner Navarro won’t be on Indians' Opening Day roster
    2019
  • • Liriano looks for more success against Royals
    The Tigers continue the series against the Royals at Comerica Park on Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET. Detroit will have Francisco Liriano (5-10, 4.54 ERA) starting. The veteran left-hander is 1-0 with a 2.28 ERA in four starts against Kansas City this season. The Royals will start Ian Kennedy (2-8, 4.73), who allowed two runs over six innings in his last start against the Twins....2018
  • • Tigers push back Liriano's start ahead of Deadline
    The Tigers decided to push back Francisco Liriano in their rotation, partly giving him some extra time between starts amid his August struggles, partly to give Matthew Boyd and Michael Fulmer a chance to start on their standard rest. But by starting Liriano on Thursday at Yankee Stadium, Detroit will also give teams one more look at the left-hander ahead of Friday night's deadline for players to b...2018
  • • Tigers aim to take 2 from Cubs, behind Liriano
    Francisco Liriano (3-8, 4.72) will try to shake his recent struggles Wednesday as the Tigers finish their two-game series and four-game season set against the Cubs with a 7:10 p.m. ET matchup at Comerica Park. Liriano is 0-4 with a 6.37 ERA in eight games since his July 4 loss at Wrigley Field. Jon Lester (13-5, 3.72) starts for the Cubs with a 2-6 career record and 6.05 ERA against Detroit....2018
  • • Liriano undergoing tests to determine allergy
    The sight of Francisco Liriano throwing in left field before the Tigers took batting practice Saturday afternoon was a reassuring sign that the left-hander was at least able to pitch. He was available for Saturday's game against the Indians in relief if needed, even though he was scratched from the scheduled start following an allergic reaction on the team's off-day Thursday....2018
  • • Liriano scratched after allergic reaction
    What looked like one last audition for Francisco Liriano for interested teams before Tuesday's non-waiver Trade Deadline is now off. The Tigers' left-hander has been scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Indians after what the team called an allergic reaction sent him to an area hospital for tests....2018
  • • Liriano tabbed for opener vs. rival Royals
    The Tigers hit the road for a three-game series against the Royals, starting with a 9:15 p.m. ET first pitch on Monday. Tigers starter Francisco Liriano (3-5, 4.67 ERA) will be auditioning for the Deadline market as he continues to be a popular subject of trade rumors. The Royals will counter with Heath Fillmyer (0-1, 4.35 ERA), who joined the starting rotation before the All-Star break and will b...2018
  • • Tigers trade chip Michael Fulmer heads to the DL
    2018

Francisco Liriano rumors, scandals

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