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Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Chicago Cubs

Francisco Liriano pitched seven shutout innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Chicago Cubs, 1-0, in the middle test of a three-game series.

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Mariners demote Montero to Triple-A

The Seattle Mariners are hoping a demotion to Triple-A Tacoma can straighten out struggling catcher Jesus Montero.

3 hours ago

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Orioles make roster moves

The Baltimore Orioles selected the contract of pitcher Kevin Gausman from Double-A Bowie, optioned pitcher Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk and designating pitcher Alex Burnett for assignment.

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Indians' Huff designated

The Cleveland Indians have designated pitcher David Huff for assignment and recalled pitcher Scott Barnes from Triple-A Columbus.

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Rangers release P Lowe

The Texas Rangers placed pitcher Derek Lowe on waivers on Thursday with the purpose of granting him his unconditional release.

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A's activate Nakajima, option him to Triple-A

The Oakland Athletics activated shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima from the 15-day disabled list Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento.

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Baltimore Orioles (2-21) at Toronto Blue Jays (19-27), 7:07 p.m. (ET)

The Baltimore Orioles turn to one of their top pitching prospects on Thursday, as Kevin Gausman makes his big league debut in the opener of a four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

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Minnesota Twins (18-25) at Detroit Tigers (25-19), 7:08 p.m. (ET)

Detroit's Miguel Cabrera could be on his way to another Triple Crown. The American League's reigning MVP tries to stay hot on Thursday when the Tigers open a four-game series with the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park.

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Chicago Cubs (18-27) at Pittsburgh Pirates (28-18), 7:05 p.m. (ET)

Jeanmar Gomez tries to pitch the Pittsburgh Pirates to a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs Thursday when the National League Central foes close their set from PNC Park.

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LA Angels of Anaheim (19-27) at Kansas City Royals (21-22), 8:10 p.m. (ET)

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim look to push their winning streak to five games when they open a four-game series with the Kansas City Royals Thursday at Kauffman Stadium.