Respect the Pitcher: Introducing the Francisco Liriano IcyHot Award
The two sides of Liriano – celebrating a no hitter and biting his jersey in the dugout
Mevs had a brilliant idea of recognizing a batter each week who goes off for that week, maybe out of no where. We couldn’t ignore the pitchers for long though. After much deliberation (with myself), we’d like to introduce the Francisco Liriano IcyHot Award. Let me explain why we chose...
Liriano gives Bucs a boost
The Pirates activated free agent signee Francisco Liriano last weekend, and he impressed in his first two starts. The veteran lefty He has gone 2-0 with a sparkling 1.64 ERA and 16 strikeouts.PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko caught up with Liriano recently.
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Francisco Liriano improves to 2-0 with win over Brewers
Francisco Liriano moved to 2-0 after the Pirates defeated the Brewers on Thursday. Liriano allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings of work.
In two starts Liriano has recorded 16 strike outs.
The Pirates went on to defeat the Brewers 7-1.
Liriano got a late start on the season after fracturing his non-throwing arm over the winter.
Francisco Liriano’s mantra: Slow and lethargic wins the race.
I am guessing that Major League Baseball players think that going to the minors to rehab can be somewhat of a nuisance. They probably have guys on the minor league team asking for photo opps, autographs, tips…etc. Still players need to get back into the swing of things so they are forced to play a quick stint in the minors.
For Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Francisco Liriano he made...
Daily Notes: A Brief Review of Francisco Liriano’s First Start
Table of Contents
Here’s the table of contents for today’s edition of the Daily Notes.
1. Brief Review: Francisco Liriano’s First Start
2. Today’s MLB.TV Free Game
3. Today’s Complete Schedule
Brief Review: Francisco Liriano’s First Start
Introduction
Talented and also mercurial left-hander Francisco Liriano made his major-league season debut yesterday (Saturday) against...
Pirates Play Game of the Year in Liriano’s Debut, Beat Mets 11-2
Francisco Liriano retired the first seven Mets hitters en route to a nice debut.
If the Pirates make a run for the playoffs, a real run in which they are keeping pace with the Reds and the Cardinals, look back at this game. Look back at Saturday’s 11-2 win over the New York Mets and see the where it all started to come together. The hitters set season highs in hits and runs, and...
Francisco Liriano Could Be a Difference Maker For the Pirates
Francisco Liriano could be a difference maker for the Pirates.
Francisco Liriano will be making his Pittsburgh Pirates debut today, going up against the New York Mets. The Pirates agreed to sign Liriano over the off-season to a two-year, $12.75 M deal. Shortly after the agreement, Liriano broke his right (non-throwing) arm. That delayed the signing, and eventually resulted in a re...
Liriano to come off DL for Pirates debut Saturday
Francisco Liriano is set to come off the disabled list and make his Pittsburgh Pirates debut Saturday against the New York Mets.
The left-hander has been sidelined all season while recovering from a broken right arm. He made five minor league rehab starts - three for Triple-A Indianapolis - and struck out 33 with four walks in 21 2-3 innings. He was 2-1 with a 4.15 ERA.
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Francisco Liriano set to make Pirates' debut Saturday
Left-handed starting pitcher Francisco Liriano is set to make his debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates this weekend during the team's series against the New York Mets, according to Bill Brink of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Liriano's debut is expected to come on Saturday, the next day the Pirates require a fifth starter. He recently appeared in what should be his final minor...
Francisco Liriano Continues to Look Good in Latest Rehab Start
Francisco Liriano has a 17:0 K/BB ratio and two earned runs in 11 innings while rehabbing in Indianapolis.
Francisco Liriano had another strong rehab start today, giving up one run on four hits in six innings with Indianapolis, along with no walks and nine strikeouts. In his two starts with Indianapolis he has combined for two earned runs in 11 innings, with a 17:0 K/BB ratio and...
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