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Livan Hernandez #61 | Pitcher | Minnesota Twins
Height: 6-2    Weight: 245    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Feb 20, 1975, Villa Clara,
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July 19, 2008
Who needs Francisco Liriano? Livan Hernandez held the Rangers to two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out a pair over seven innings Saturday to pick up his 10th win of the season.
July 9, 2008
Livan Hernandez allowed six runs on eleven hits, walked none and struck out two in an 18-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon.
July 4, 2008
Livan Hernandez gave up three earned runs on five hits over six innings in Friday's 12-3 win over the division rival Indians at home, with three walks and four strikeouts. He allowed two homers, one to Kelly Shoppach and the other to Ben Francisco.
June 28, 2008
Livan Hernandez lost for the first time in three starts as the Milwaukee Brewers beat Minnesota 5-1 on Saturday night to end the Twins' 10-game winning streak. Livan allowed four earned runs on five hits, walked four and struck out five in the loss.
June 28, 2008
The Twins will be sending veteran Livan Hernandez to the mound today to keep the good vibes going against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to the Sports Network.
June 22, 2008
Livan Hernandez picked up his eighth win of the season on Sunday as he limited the young Diamondbacks to three runs, one earned, over seven innings.
June 17, 2008
The Nationals and Twins fought through a pitcher's duel this evening, but in the end it was Minnesota pulling the 2-1 win, led by RHP Livan Hernandez . Hernandez pitched seven innings to allow just one run on five hits, giving up no walks but striking out just one.
June 12, 2008
Livan Hernandez was abysmal on Thursday allowing 12 hits and seven runs to the Indians in his fourth loss of the season.
June 7, 2008
Livan Hernandez took another beating on Saturday as he allowed seven runs in four innings to fall to 6-3 with the loss to the White Sox.
May 22, 2008
Livan Hernandez allowed 10 hits and two walks to the Rangers, and though five of the six runs that scored were earned, he still managed to escape with a no decision.
May 17, 2008
Livan Hernandez retired the first 15 batters he faced before Jeff Baker hit a double to left leading off the sixth inning in Saturday night's loss to the Rockies. Hernandez allowed eight hits and three runs in 7.1 innings, and drove in a run with a bunt.
May 12, 2008
Livan Hernandez will be shooting for his sixth win of the season tonight when the Twins host the Red Sox, according to MLB.com.
May 7, 2008
Livan Hernandez pitched a complete game on Wednesday night though he lost his shutout in the ninth inning against the White Sox. He allowed one walk and nine hits on the night to improve to 5-1.
May 2, 2008
Livan Hernandez did something not too many pitchers have done recently by shutting down the Detroit offense. The veteran gave up just one run on eight hits to bounce back from a poor performance against Texas.
April 22, 2008
Livan Hernandez looks to remain unbeaten when he takes the hill against Oakland tonight, according to MLB.com. He is currently 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA over 27 innings, and is 2-2 with a 4.76 ERA over four career starts against the Athletics.
April 16, 2008
Livan Hernandez lasted eight innings on Wednesday night allowing five runs, three earned, to the Rays. Livan allowed eight hits and three BB, but the big news was that he allowed three home runs.
April 11, 2008
Livan Hernandez has turned back the clock as he continues a marvelous start to the '08 campaign as he picked up his third victory of the season for the Twins. Livan allowed only seven hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings, and he now boasts a 2.57 ERA and 1.05 WHIP thanks to only a single walk over 21 innings. It might be wise to explore trade opportunities quickly before things turn south with the portly hurler.
April 10, 2008
Thursday night's game between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox was postponed by rain. The game was been rescheduled for June 9 at 1:05 p.m. CDT. While rainouts are not usually considered beneficial for pitching rotations, the Twins might have caught a break with this cancellation. Due to Kevin Slowey's strained right biceps muscle and Francisco Liriano's struggles in two Minor League starts, the Twins saw the rain as an answer to their pitching dilemma. Livan Hernandez will now start Friday against the Royals, and the rest of the rotation will be pushed back a day. It allowed the team to skip Slowey's scheduled start on Sunday and not to have to make a decision on an additional starter until Tuesday.
March 31, 2008
Livan Hernandez scattered seven hits without issuing a walk, while giving up two runs in his first appearance as an American Leaguer Monday night. The 12-year veteran struck out one and threw any one of his ugly arsenal. From 59 mph curveballs to a fastball that registered in the mid-80s. Hernandez lives dangerously and eventually, especially in the AL, it will catch up to him. The Cuban-defector pitched 201 innings in 2007, but gave up an unfathomable 247 hits. Hernandez lives dangerously and eventually, especially in the AL, it will catch up to him. The Cuban-defector pitched 201 innings in 2007, but gave up an unfathomable 247 hits. These peripherals simply won't work in the American League.
March 26, 2008
Livan Hernandez had a strong showing against Tampa Bay on Wednesday as he improved his record to 2-2 with a win. He only allowed one run on four hits over six innings, with one walk and five strikeouts. The Twins must be pleased with his showing today and he will provide depth to their rotation.
March 21, 2008
Livan Hernandez threw 87 pitches on Friday and the results were encouraging as he lasted five innings and gave up only two runs. Livan, who lowered his ERA this spring to 8.00, struck out six batters on the day. Here is a bold prediction; Livan will win at least 10 games and throw 200 innings this season, something he has done each of the past eight years, though he is coming off a season of a 4.93 ERA and 1.60 WHIP marking him as waiver wire fodder in mixed leagues.
March 16, 2008
In a concerning sign for the Twins, hoping to turn to a veteran pitcher to carry the load, Livan Hernandez struggled in a Grapefruit League loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, 8-3, according to the Associated Press. The Blue Jays stole three bases on Hernandez during his four-plus innings of work on Sunday. The steals weren't the only time the Blue Jays were attempting to run on Hernandez, as many times when balls were hit, the runners were already in motion. Hernandez admitted after the game that he was not too pleased with his inability to stop the running game and that he'll try to make adjustments the next time he's on the mound. "Sometimes, you get lazy and they run easy," Hernandez said. "I was not going to home plate like I'm supposed to go -- fast." With the season right around the corner, it would seem a bad sign that the veteran hurler is playing lazy now. However, it is early and the problem should be fixable. What may be more concerning is his work as the Twins' ace as the right-handed Hernandez gave up six runs. He allowed nine hits and has posted a 9.69 ERA in four starts this spring.
March 12, 2008
Livan Hernandez has made seven career opening day starts, according to the Star Tribune, and the Twins are leaning toward giving him the ball for the 2008 opening event. "We're kind of trying to go with that, but we'll see how everything goes," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He should be the guy." Hernandez lowered his spring training ERA to 8.00 in Tuesday's 7-1 loss to Tampa Bay, giving up two runs on three hits in four innings. This move says a lot about the Twins chances of winning the AL Central; slim to none.
March 6, 2008
Livan Hernandez, who signed a one-year deal with the Twins in February, was hit hard on Thursday. The Minnesota right-hander gave up six runs, five earned, on 10 hits over three innings in his second start of the spring. He walked one, struck out one and gave up one home run. The team is expecting more for their $5 million investment.
February 12, 2008
Livan Hernandez has signed a one-year deal with the Twins, according to RotoTimes.com sources. The Twins were just one of several organizations trying to lock Hernandez into a one-year contract. FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the deal is worth $5-6 million, though Hernandez can earn more if he hits some incentives.
February 10, 2008
Troy Rench of the Denver Post reports that the Dodgers have an interest in free agent Livan Hernandez. The projected rotation for LA has Brad Penny, Derek Lowe, Chad Billingsley, Hiroki Kuroda and Jason Schmidt rounding out the starting five; but Schmidt's health has reportedly raised some red flags within the Dodgers front office and the organization will make sure they have plenty of options if Schmidt isn't registering 90 plus on the radar gun this spring.
February 7, 2008
Livan Hernandez is interested in returning to the Nationals. "I was the Opening Day starter when the Nationals came to Washington [in 2005]. It would be nice to have that same feeling [at the new park]. Sometimes, it's not about the money. It's how you feel," Hernandez said by phone to MLB.com. "I would love to go to Washington. There are things to do over there. Maybe the [Nationals'] budget [is low]. I'm willing to work with anything." The Nats are interested in Hernandez, but they are apparently willing to offer only one year, while Livan would like three.
January 25, 2008
The Rocky Mountain News reports that the Mets are close to signing free-agent right-hander Livan Hernandez to a contract. Hernandez was 11-11 with a 4.93 ERA and a scary 1.60 WHIP for the NL West champion Diamondbacks last season. He's the epitome of an "inning eater," as he's topped 200 innings in eight straight seasons, but his ERA has spiked in each of the last four years. Livan will join his brother Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez in New York.