fitful endeavor, Rodney and Johnson were the top bullpen arms on the Junior Circuit last season. Waivers Watch: Francisco Liriano , Pirates Not sure what I'm enjoying more: Liriano's rejuvenation or FOXSports.com contributor John Halpin's
since being held to a season-worst two in back-to-back losses to the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 5 and 6. Francisco Liriano gave up two hits in seven innings, helping the Pirates improve their team ERA to 3.27 ERA on the season - second-best
Updated May 22, 2013 11:27 PM ET PITTSBURGH (AP) Francisco Liriano 's fastball is going where he wants it to. The Pittsburgh Pirates are following suit. The veteran left-hander continued his
improvement from the offense may be more important to beating Chicago Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija for the first time. Francisco Liriano will try to keep the Pirates cruising on the mound as they attempt to finally solve Samardzija on Wednesday night
2012. But manager Clint Hurdle has a much better roster now. The rotation includes veterans Wandy Rodriguez and Francisco Liriano , neither of whom was on the team at this time last year. The surprising left-hander Jeff Locke — who probably
Starling Marte, Garrett Jones and Russell Martin all had two hits as Pittsburgh won for the sixth time in seven games. Francisco Liriano (2-0) allowed one run on six hits over 5 2-3 innings, striking out seven and walking three. The veteran left-hander
Following a solid performance in his debut, Francisco Liriano faces a much tougher challenge in his second start since coming off the disabled list. The veteran left-hander looks to win
a decision in an eventual 4-3, 10-inning loss. Garcia will face a Brewers' offense that struggled against Francisco Liriano in a 7-1 loss to Pittsburgh on Thursday, striking out 10 times. Second baseman Rickie Weeks struck out three
finally. I need from the path a blast from the past Francisco Liriano . In his first start of the season for the Pittsburgh ..... to have the free pass so keep an eye on that but Francisco Liriano available in most leagues if you wanna take a flyer
night. He left Tuesday night's game after being struck in the neck with a ball ... The series concludes on Thursday. Hiram Burgos (1-1, 6.86 ERA) starts for the Brewers against Pittsburgh's Francisco Liriano (1-0, 1.69).