Twins Face Francisco Liriano In Pittsburgh
Francisco Liriano will start for the Pirates when the Minnesota Twins visit Pittsburgh in the interleague series opener. The lefty makes his first start as a Pirate against his former team Tuesday night.
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Francisco Liriano will start for the Pirates when the Minnesota Twins visit Pittsburgh in the interleague series opener. The lefty makes his first start as a Pirate against his former team Tuesday night.
The Minnesota Twins have recalled left-hander Pedro Hernandez from Triple-A Rochester, and he will make his 2013 debut Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles in place of injured right-hander Cole De Vries.
Francisco Liriano took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Paul Konerko homered and drove in three runs Saturday, and the Chicago White Sox stayed on top of the AL Central with a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
The Chicago White Sox have reshuffled their rotation to adjust for their rained-out game, deciding to start left-hander Francisco Liriano in Minnesota on Saturday against his former team.
Cole DeVries pitched six scoreless innings to win his third straight start and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Saturday night.
Francisco Liriano was traded to the White Sox. Let's hope Denard Span doesn't go to Cleveland or KC. All signs point that he won't but who knew Delmon Young would be a Tiger?
The surprising Chicago White Sox have made a move to stay on top of the AL Central, acquiring left-hander Francisco Liriano from division rival Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.
Adam Jones hit a two-run homer in the first inning against Francisco Liriano and the Baltimore Orioles hung on to beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Francisco Liriano became a member of the Minnesota Twins organization on Nov. 14, 2003, coming over from the San Francisco Giants in a trade for A.J. Pierzynski.
Jonny Gomes' grand slam helped the Oakland Athletics overcome a career-high 15 strikeouts from Francisco Liriano and beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Friday.
Francisco Liriano spoiled Kevin Youkilis' first game with Chicago, throwing a season-high seven innings to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 4-1 victory over the White Sox on Monday night.
Kevin Youkilis was in town today to play the Twins. He's batting second and wearing a new pair of Sox. The Youkilis trade is likely to be the first of many before the trade deadline on July 31st at 5pm (CST).
Josh Willingham hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins scratched past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Bruce Chen outdueled Francisco Liriano to make a lone run scored in the second inning stand up Tuesday night, giving the Kansas City Royals a 1-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Francisco Liriano's return to the Minnesota rotation was a rousing success, with six shutout innings by the vexing left-hander Wednesday to lead the Twins to a 4-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics, their eighth straight loss.
Ready or not, Francisco Liriano is jumping back into the Minnesota Twins' beleaguered starting rotation.
Francisco Liriano is getting another shot in the Minnesota Twins' muddled starting rotation.
Ryan Doumit's two-run blast sailed into the upper deck in left field, and he was swarmed by his teammates as he hit the dugout to celebrate his game-tying, eighth-inning home run.
The struggling Minnesota Twins are shaking things up, moving Francisco Liriano to the bullpen and optioning third baseman Danny Valencia to Triple-A Rochester.
Jered Weaver allowed three hits over six innings in his first start since no-hitting the Twins last week to lead the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-3 victory over Minnesota on Monday night.
The Minnesota Twins have decided to skip struggling left-hander Francisco Liriano's next turn and give him eight days to refocus before he starts again.
Desmond Jennings had one of the Rays' team record four sacrifice flys and drove in three runs as Tampa Bay beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Sunday.
Designated hitter is working out just fine for Justin Morneau.
Francisco Liriano gave up four hits over five shutout innings in the Minnesota Twins' 6-4 loss to a New York Yankees split squad on Friday.
Early in spring training, Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he was just going to tell left-hander Francisco Liriano to let it fly.
A new Twin Cities nonprofit is embracing the words "when you look good, you feel good."
Sunday and Monday are both NEXT Weather Alert days in southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, due to the elevated threat of severe weather.
A simple bouquet of flowers, specifically lilies brightening up the kitchen, ended in heartbreak for one woman who lost her 3-year-old cat Claudia.
Ivan Barbashev scored at 17:26 of overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in Game 4 to even their first-round playoff series.
The local organization Vietnamese Community of Minnesota held a somber, but sunny event Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol to commemorate 50 years since April 30, 1975 — when the Vietnam War ended.
Ty France doubled, singled and drove in a run as the Minnesota Twins matched their season high with 13 hits and beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 for their fourth win in five games.
The Inver Grove Heights mother hopes her coffee shop gives other people a place to share their own stories.
Both ESPN and the NFL Network reported that the team would pick up Seattle's quarterback Sam Howell.
The Trump Administration walked back the decision to terminate the status of thousands of students studying in the United States that left many in legal limbo and concerned of deportation.
A math teacher at an Oakdale, Minnesota middle school is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend's daughter, according to charges filed Thursday.
The Trump Administration walked back the decision to terminate the status of thousands of students studying in the United States that left many in legal limbo and concerned of deportation.
Minnesota first responders got a rare opportunity this week to work with colleagues around the state and simulate a real-life disaster.
A Duluth man faces criminal charges some nine months after firefighters found the burned body of a 25-year-old man who had been stabbed more than 30 times.
Critters not commonly seen around the Twin Cities found themselves in a prickly situation on Wednesday.
It's a twist that would make Tex Avery proud: a duck has temporarily taken over the nest featured on Minnesota's EagleCam.
It's proof you can make friends at any age: A couple of World War II veterans from Minnesota and Wisconsin struck up a friendship well after they turned 100.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
A new Twin Cities nonprofit is embracing the words "when you look good, you feel good."
The local organization Vietnamese Community of Minnesota held a somber, but sunny event Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol to commemorate 50 years since April 30, 1975 — when the Vietnam War ended.
In Minnesota, Native Americans and American Indians are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness than their white counterparts, according to state data.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Alice Mann, an ER physician, talks with Esme Murphy about criticism of her law which provides health care to undocumented Minnesotans.
This is the first year of a Minnesota law that provides undocumented workers with health insurance, which Republican lawmakers say has already spiraled out of control.
After weeks of legal uncertainty for international students across the country and in Minnesota they finally have a second of relief, for now.
Previous state leadership prioritized ending veteran homelessness. Now, lawmakers are looking at eliminating state-funded direct financial assistance that helps veterans.
State funding cuts could dismantle a system that's making huge progress to house our homeless veterans.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
A math teacher at an Oakdale, Minnesota middle school is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend's daughter, according to charges filed Thursday.
Masked burglars were caught on camera breaking into a Twin Cities antique shop.
David Powers, the Twin Cities man who disappeared earlier this week during his criminal trial for rape, kidnapping and domestic assault charges, has died in Texas after jumping off a bridge and onto a highway, where he attempted to carjack a driver before being detained and hospitalized, authorities say.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC at his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving while impaired.
In Minnesota, Native Americans and American Indians are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness than their white counterparts, according to state data.
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
A series of timeless movie trailers has inspired a Minnesota filmmaker to produce a documentary about their history.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
Ivan Barbashev scored at 17:26 of overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in Game 4 to even their first-round playoff series.
Minnesota sports fans are on the edge of their seats; the Timberwolves and Wild have never both won a playoff series in the same year.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Ty France doubled, singled and drove in a run as the Minnesota Twins matched their season high with 13 hits and beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 for their fourth win in five games.
Both ESPN and the NFL Network reported that the team would pick up Seattle's quarterback Sam Howell.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Alice Mann, an ER physician, talks with Esme Murphy about criticism of her law which provides health care to undocumented Minnesotans.
This is the first year of a Minnesota law that provides undocumented workers with health insurance, which Republican lawmakers say has already spiraled out of control.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
When will your neighborhood store be open for recreational sales? For those dreaming of green in dollars with a new small cannabis business, they're stuck waiting.
To the dismay of small business owners, retail shop licensing continues to be delayed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Andrew Caruthers, the owner of Twin Cities High in Golden Valley, who is waiting in limbo.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
With road work back in full swing, enforcement of work zone laws is increasing, too.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Sunday and Monday are both NEXT Weather Alert days in southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, due to the elevated threat of severe weather.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Sunday and Monday are both NEXT Weather Alert days in southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities due to the elevated threat of severe weather.
After overnight rain, Sunday looks to be breezy, and Monday will be a NEXT Weather Alert day.
Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert day due to the possibility of severe storms in the afternoon and evening.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Alice Mann, an ER physician, talks with Esme Murphy about criticism of her law which provides health care to undocumented Minnesotans.
This is the first year of a Minnesota law that provides undocumented workers with health insurance, which Republican lawmakers say has already spiraled out of control.
Paralyzed Veterans of America awarded U.S. Bank Stadium with the 2025 Barrier-Free America Award, one of its highest and most prestigious honors, marking the first time in its history that an NFL stadium had received this recognition.
When you look good, you feel good. Beret Leone shows us a new Twins Cities-based nonprofit embracing that motto.
Something unusual is happening after school at Apple Valley High School in Minnesota — and the results are yielding quite the punch.