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NEWS
Fri, Feb 19, 2021

12:28 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) isn't under consideration for a rotation spot but could be used as an opener or reliever, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Tue, Feb 02, 2021

10:16 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) signed a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays on Tuesday that includes an invitation to big-league camp, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Wed, Jul 08, 2020

11:55 AM - Francisco Liriano (Phi) threw an abbreviated bullpen session Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Jun 30, 2020

1:13 PM - Francisco Liriano (Phi) will be part of the Phillies 60-man roster.

Wed, Jan 22, 2020

12:11 PM - Francisco Liriano (Phi) agreed Wednesday with the Phillies on a minor-league contract, freelance baseball writer Robert Murray reports. The deal is worth up $1.5 million at the major-league level and includes up to $1.25 million in incentives.

Tue, Aug 06, 2019

3:24 PM - Francisco Liriano (Pit) allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits without retiring a batter in Monday's 9-7 loss to the Brewers.

Tue, Apr 30, 2019

11:56 AM - Francisco Liriano (Pit) exclusively out of the bullpen, Liriano has yet to allow an earned run in 10.1 innings through his first 11 appearances of 2019.

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

11:28 AM - Francisco Liriano (Pit) contract was purchased Thursday, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Sat, Mar 23, 2019

10:58 AM - Francisco Liriano (Pit) an inconsistent spring, Liriano will make the team's Opening Day roster, John Perrotto of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

Fri, Mar 22, 2019

9:53 PM - Francisco Liriano (Pit) Pirates are expected to inform Liriano whether he has made the Opening Day roster Saturday, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

Wed, Feb 27, 2019

9:13 PM - Francisco Liriano (Pit) pitched a scoreless fourth inning Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

5:32 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) exited Thursday's game against the Twins due to lower back tightness.

5:26 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) left Thursday's game against the Twins with an undisclosed injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Sat, Sep 22, 2018

6:27 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (5-11) picked up the win Friday against the Royals, allowing four runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks across six innings. He struck out four.

Mon, Sep 17, 2018

4:50 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (5-10) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks across seven innings to earn the win Sunday against Cleveland. He struck out seven.

Mon, Sep 10, 2018

5:04 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (4-10) took the loss Monday against the Astros, allowing three unearned runs on four hits and four walks across six innings. He struck out seven.

Tue, Sep 04, 2018

7:52 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (4-9) recorded the win Tuesday against the White Sox, as he allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk across five innings of work. He struck out five.

Thu, Aug 30, 2018

7:09 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and two walks across 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Yankees Thursday. He struck out two.

Mon, Aug 27, 2018

12:42 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) is scheduled to make his next start Thursday against the Yankees, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Wed, Aug 22, 2018

7:16 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (3-9) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Cubs. He struck out three.

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

7:53 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (3-8) allowed eight runs (four earned) in just 1.2 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Twins. He gave up five hits and three walks, while striking out one.

Sat, Aug 11, 2018

8:54 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (3-7) took the loss Saturday, giving up three runs in five innings on six hits and four walks. He struck out three Twins.

Sun, Aug 05, 2018

4:20 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (4-6) threw five innings Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks in the 6-0 loss to Oakland. He took the loss, striking out three batters and yielding a homer.

Sun, Jul 29, 2018

7:42 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) who was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday due to an allergic reaction suffered the day before, pitched two scoreless innings of relief in Sunday's loss to the Indians.

Sat, Jul 28, 2018

5:54 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) won't make his scheduled turn through the rotation Saturday against the Indians after he was hospitalized Friday when he had an allergic reaction, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Mon, Jul 23, 2018

8:57 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) allowed three earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out six across 4.2 innings.

Fri, Jul 20, 2018

12:52 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (back) threw off a mound with no discomfort Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Mon, Jul 09, 2018

7:40 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) allowed seven earned runs on eight hits and a walk over 2.1 innings but did not factor into the decision in Monday's game against the Rays.

Wed, Jul 04, 2018

4:22 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (3-5) took the loss Wednesday against the Cubs, allowing three runs on five hits and five walks over six innings. He struck out five.

Fri, Jun 29, 2018

11:43 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (3-4) took the loss Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits and four walks over six innings while striking out four as the Tigers fell 3-2 to the Blue Jays.

Sat, Jun 23, 2018

8:38 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (3-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out three across four innings to take the loss Saturday against the Indians.

Fri, Jun 22, 2018

8:35 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) Tigers activated Liriano (hamstring) from the 10-day disabled list Friday ahead of his Saturday start against the Indians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

12:55 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (hamstring) will start Saturday's game against the Indians, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Tue, Jun 19, 2018

1:12 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) Ron Gardenhire said Liriano (hamstring) will return from the disabled list to start against the Indians over the weekend, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Mon, Jun 18, 2018

7:52 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (hamstring) Sunday rehab start for Triple-A Toledo did not go well, as he allowed eight runs on 11 hits and a pair of homers over four innings.

Tue, Jun 12, 2018

1:09 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (hamstring) will make a minor-league rehab start Sunday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

1:28 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (hamstring) will throw a simulated game early next week, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Mon, Jun 04, 2018

12:14 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (hamstring) will likely need to make a minor-league rehab start before rejoining the Tigers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Tue, May 29, 2018

7:02 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a left hamstring strain, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Tue, May 15, 2018

7:29 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's win over the Indians, as he lasted just 4.1 innings while allowing five earned runs on seven hits and three walks. He struck out three.

Wed, May 09, 2018

5:56 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Rangers, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks over four innings while striking out three.

Sat, May 05, 2018

1:19 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) allowed one run on three hits in a no-decision against the Royals on Friday, striking out five and walking two in seven innings.

Sun, Apr 22, 2018

3:22 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) gave up three runs on two hits and four walks over 5.1 innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Royals.

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

7:27 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (2-1) picked up the win Tuesday against the Orioles, allowing two runs over five innings of work. He gave up five hits and three walks while striking out seven.

Sun, Apr 15, 2018

9:28 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) will start Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

9:12 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) will not make his scheduled start Sunday against the Yankees as the game has been postponed due to inclement weather, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

7:13 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees has been postponed, but Liriano will pitch the scheduled night game if that game is not also postponed.

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

7:52 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) will start the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

7:17 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) scheduled start against the Yankees on Saturday was postponed due to inclement weather, and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader Sunday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Sun, Apr 01, 2018

7:55 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) is scheduled to make his season debut Monday against the Royals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Sat, Mar 31, 2018

1:11 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) Tigers are not currently listing a starter for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Wed, Mar 28, 2018

6:55 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) is slated to start the Tigers' third game of the season on Sunday at home against the Pirates.

Sun, Mar 11, 2018

12:27 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) will open the 2018 season as a member of the Tigers' starting rotation, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Mon, Mar 05, 2018

11:28 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (hamstring) will start Tuesday's spring game against the Yankees, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Fri, Mar 02, 2018

11:26 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (hamstring) threw a bullpen session Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

11:44 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) (hamstring) could throw a bullpen Friday or Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Tue, Feb 27, 2018

12:09 PM - Francisco Liriano (Det) injured his hamstring Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Fri, Feb 23, 2018

8:57 AM - Francisco Liriano (Det) agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with Detroit on Friday, Robert Murray of FanRag Sports reports.

Sun, Aug 06, 2017

4:24 AM - Francisco Liriano (Hou) (6-7) allowed one run on one hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning in Houston's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays.

Fri, Aug 04, 2017

3:34 AM - Francisco Liriano (Hou) (6-6) pitched for the first time since becoming a member of the Astros and allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit and a walk in one-third of an inning in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Rays.

Mon, Jul 31, 2017

10:44 AM - Francisco Liriano (Hou) who the Astros acquired from the Blue Jays earlier Monday, will work out of the bullpen with his new team, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

9:39 AM - Francisco Liriano (Hou) Blue Jays have agreed to trade Liriano to the Astros, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

9:14 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) Astros have contacted the Blue Jays regarding Liriano, who could be used as a relief pitcher if he's traded, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports.

Sat, Jul 29, 2017

3:45 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (6-5) took a no-decision in Saturday's loss to the Angels. He allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk while fanning four batters in 6.0 innings.

Mon, Jul 24, 2017

6:55 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (6-5) allowed two runs on two hits and two walks across five innings in Monday's win over the Athletics. He struck out five.

Sat, Jul 22, 2017

12:43 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) will make his next start Monday against the Athletics, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

3:06 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) was pulled from Thursday's no-decision after allowing three runs on six hits and a walk in just 1.2 innings against the Red Sox.

Wed, Jul 19, 2017

1:19 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (neck) was officially named Thursday's starter against the Red Sox, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Tue, Jul 18, 2017

1:41 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) Blue Jays expect Liriano (neck tightness) to start Thursday in Boston, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Sun, Jul 16, 2017

11:26 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) who exited his start Saturday against the Tigers after two innings with a tightness on the right side of his neck, won't need to visit a doctor to undergo a follow-up MRI, John Lott of The Athletic Toronto reports.

Sat, Jul 15, 2017

4:02 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) exited Saturday's start after just two innings due to neck tightness, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

3:06 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) was lifted from Saturday's start in the third inning due to an undisclosed injury, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

7:45 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (5-4) allowed three runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out four batters through six innings during Thursday's win over Houston.

Sat, Jul 01, 2017

1:25 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (4-4) surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and three walks over 6.0 innings to take the loss Saturday against the Red Sox. He also struck out four batters.

6:29 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) went 2-1 with a 4.55 ERA and 24:8 K:BB in five June starts (27.2 innings).

Sun, Jun 25, 2017

6:49 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (4-3) earned the win Sunday against the Royals. He allowed two runs on six hits over six innings, striking out two and walking one.

Tue, Jun 20, 2017

8:45 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (3-3) gave up five runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in Texas on Tuesday. He struck out three.

Wed, Jun 14, 2017

6:16 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (4-2) pitched seven innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out nine in Wednesday's victory over Tampa Bay.

Wed, Jun 07, 2017

6:26 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) pitched five innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and one walk, with five strikeouts in Wednesday's 10-inning win over the Athletics.

Fri, Jun 02, 2017

7:00 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (3-2) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings to earn the win Friday against the Yankees.

6:51 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday for his start against the Yankees, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Tue, May 30, 2017

12:58 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (shoulder) will start Friday against the Yankees, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Mon, May 29, 2017

6:29 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (shoulder) said he feels ready to come off the disabled list and make his next start as soon as Friday against the Yankees, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Wed, May 24, 2017

7:25 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Tuesday and expects to make a rehab start Sunday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Sun, May 21, 2017

9:45 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (shoulder) felt "great" after tossing a bullpen session Sunday and expects to throw another BP session Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. He'll likely make a rehab start next weekend.

Thu, May 18, 2017

12:07 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (shoulder) threw a side session in the Blue Jays' bullpen Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Tue, May 16, 2017

9:28 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (shoulder) played catch Monday and felt good, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Sat, May 13, 2017

8:50 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) said that he'd been dealing with shoulder pain for a couple of weeks, yet tried to fight through it, before landing on the 10-day DL, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Thu, May 11, 2017

12:10 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) was placed on the disabled list earlier Thursday with shoulder inflammation, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

11:52 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

5:15 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) was knocked out of Wednesday's no-decision against Cleveland after allowing seven runs on five hits and three walks over just two innings.

Sat, May 06, 2017

7:59 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) lasted just 3.2 innings, allowing three runs on five hits and five walks while punching out five Rays in Friday's no-decision.

Sat, Apr 29, 2017

12:19 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (2-2) allowed one run on four hits and four walks while striking out six across five innings to earn the win Saturday against the Rays.

Tue, Apr 25, 2017

5:54 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (1-2) allowed only two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out two batters over 5.1 innings during Monday's loss to the Angels.

Wed, Apr 19, 2017

6:55 PM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (1-1) notched his first win of the year Wednesday with 5.1 scoreless frames against Boston, striking out six while allowing four hits and a walk.

Fri, Apr 14, 2017

2:26 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) (0-1) gave up two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out 10 over 6.2 innings in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Orioles.

Sat, Apr 08, 2017

8:12 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) was blasted for five runs on three hits and four walks while retiring a single batter (via strikeout), but lucked out with a no-decision in his season-debut Friday against the Rays.

Tue, Mar 21, 2017

7:20 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) pitched 4.2 innings Monday against the Twins, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while racking up a whopping 10 strikeouts.

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

9:56 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) pitched three near-perfect innings, holding the Phillies hitless and walking one while striking out five in Thursday's exhibition game.

Sat, Mar 04, 2017

8:14 AM - Francisco Liriano (Tor) pitched two scoreless innings while allowing two hits and fanning three Yankees in Friday's exhibition game.

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