Rick Porcello delivered another outstanding performance in Friday's victory over the Twins, scattering three hits over seven scoreless innings.

Porcello fanned five on the night without walking a batter. He's been particularly impressive over his last four outings, where he's compiled a 1.33 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 29/4 K/BB ratio over 27 innings. Aside from one debacle of an inning against the Rangers in April, the 24-year-old has actually pitched very well this season. He'll look to continue that trend when he takes on the Orioles at home on Wednesday.

Rick Porcello allowed only two runs -- one earned -- in six innings Saturday as the Tigers beat the Indians.

Porcello was solid once again, yielding only three hits and two walks while striking out seven Cleveland hitters. The 24-year-old right-hander has looked sharp in three straight starts and has lowered his ERA from 5.29 to 4.86 since the end of May. He also has a cool 1.22 WHIP, and his strikeout rate is way better than it has ever been. Consider streaming Porcello next week at pitcher-friendly Target Field.

Rick Porcello was chased by the Twins for five runs on 10 hits over five innings Thursday, but escaped with a no-decision when Detroit mounted a late comeback.

He struck out two and walked one. Porcello was 0-2 with a 11.08 ERA on April 20 before a solid four-game stretch lowered his earned run average to 5.92. It's back up to 6.28, courtesy of the toothless Minnesota offense. Gamble on Porcello at your own risk Tuesday, when he has a date against the Pirates.

Rick Porcello was impressive in Friday's victory over the Rangers, allowing only one run on five hits over 5 2/3 innings.

Porcello uncharacteristically punched out six on the evening while allowing only one walk. The only damage against him on the evening was a solo homer off the bat of Geovany Soto in the fifth inning. After a brutal beginning to the season, the 24-year-old right-hander has rebounded nicely, posting four consecutive quality starts. He'll look to extend that streak to five when he takes on the Twins at home on Thursday.

Rick Porcello held the Indians to two runs over six innings Sunday but took a no-decision.

He gave up just four hits, walked a pair and struck out six. Porcello was in line for hit second win of the season, but Jose Valvede coughed up the lead in the ninth and the Tigers lost in extra innings. The right still has an ugly 6.68 ERA for the season but has put together three straight quality starts since last month's disaster in Anaheim. He gets the Rangers on the road next.

Rick Porcello will not make his next start until May 12 against the Indians.

The Tigers have off-days on Monday and Thursday next week, which means that Porcello will be skipped in the rotation and pitch out of the bullpen for now. The 24-year-old gave up three runs in seven innings Thursday against the Astros, but still holds a rough 7.52 ERA across five starts and one relief appearance this season.

Rick Porcello gave up three runs in seven innings Thursday against the Astros.

Porcello allowed five hits, walked none and struck out seven. Unfortunately, two of the five hits were homers off the bats of Jason Castro and Carlos Pena. Porcello has still won just once this season, but at least he's struck out 12 batters in his last two starts. He opened the season with three strikeouts through three starts.

Rick Porcello notched his first win of the season Saturday by holding the Braves to three runs over 6 1/3 innings.

Porcello gave up a three-spot in the third inning, but he was able to hold the Braves off the board the rest of the way. All told, he allowed five hits and two walks to go along with five strikeouts. His ERA improved from 11.08 to 8.84 with the victory. It's going to take him a while to dig out of that hole.

Rick Porcello only registered two outs in his start Saturday afternoon against the Angels.

Porcello yielded a walk, nine hits and nine earned runs in the first inning before being lifted. It was a brutal showing from the 24-year-old right-hander and ballooned his ERA from 5.11 to 11.08. He also has an ugly 2.00 WHIP in 13 innings this season. Porcello is not worth owning right now in mixed leagues.

Rick Porcello made a relief appearance in Sunday's win over Oakland.

Porcello pitched the final two innings in mopup duty with the Tigers ahead by nine runs. Manager Jim Leyland was just looking to save his bullpen after going through three relievers Saturday. Porcello finished with just 19 pitches, so it shouldn't affect his schedule going into next week.