Preview Roundups
May 24, 2017
Minnesota at Baltimore 12:35 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins recorded a season high in runs (14) and hits (21) in the series opener before benefiting from a sterling pitching performance to become the first team this season to capture a series at Camden Yards. The American League Central-leading Twins vie for their sixth win in seven outings on Wednesday afternoon when they play the finale of the three-game series against the skidding Baltimore Orioles.
Toronto at Milwaukee 1:10 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays attempt to conclude their seven-game road trip with a three-game winning streak when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon for the finale of their two-game interleague series. Toronto lost three of its first four on the trek but avoided a sweep in Baltimore before edging the Brewers 4-3 on Tuesday.
Miami at Oakland 3:35 PM ET
The Miami Marlins hope their bats remain awake Wednesday afternoon as they attempt to complete a sweep of their two-game interleague series against the host Oakland Athletics. Miami pounded out 19 hits in Tuesday's 11-9 triumph, with Justin Bour going 4-for-5 to extend his hitting streak to six games.
Chi. White Sox at Arizona 3:40 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks look to complete a three-game sweep and win for the seventh time in eight games when they host the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Arizona has won five consecutive contests at Chase Field and owns the best home record in the majors at 20-8.
Cincinnati at Cleveland 6:10 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians look to continue their domination of their Buckeye State rivals on Wednesday when the two-city, four-game interleague series shifts to Progressive Field. Edwin Encarnacion recorded his 26th career multi-homer performance in Tuesday's 8-7 triumph, gaining a split between the teams in the Ohio Cup while giving the Indians wins in seven of their last eight versus the Reds.
Kansas City at NY Yankees 7:05 PM ET
The Kansas City Royals own the worst record in the American League but they managed to beat the New York Yankees at their own game with a late power show to even their four-game series at one victory apiece. Kansas City is 2-3 at the midway point of its 10-game road trip entering Wednesday night's matchup against the AL East-leading Yankees.
Seattle at Washington 7:05 PM ET
A roster shuffle that included Robinson Cano's return from the disabled list did little to help the Seattle Mariners' struggling offense. They will try to snap a four-game slide that has featured four straight one-run performances when they continue a three-game interleague series at the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
Colorado at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
Jeremy Hellickson has been the one constant in the beleaguered rotation of the Philadelphia Phillies but he'll have a tough challenge slowing the potent offense of the National League-leading Colorado Rockies. Hellickson goes for his sixth victory of the season on Wednesday as Philadelphia resumes its four-game series versus Colorado.
LA Angels at Tampa Bay 7:10 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Rays’ offense has deserted them over the last three days and they will try to get the bats going again when the red-hot Los Angeles Angels pay a visit for the third of a four-game set Wednesday. The Rays had totaled 53 runs while going 6-2 in an eight-game stretch to move over .500, but managed just four in the last three contests - none in the past 17 innings - after falling 4-0 on Tuesday night.
San Diego at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
Michael Conforto has put his best foot forward in the first inning throughout the season, and the San Diego Padres got the message on two occasions in the series opener. After belting his fourth leadoff homer and adding a two-run single in a seven-run first, Conforto and the New York Mets look to keep the offense going on Wednesday when they play the second contest of a three-game series.
Texas at Boston 7:10 PM ET
Chris Sale will continue his pursuit of history when he leads the Boston Red Sox into the second of three games against the visiting Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The dominant left-hander has struck out at least 10 batters in eight straight starts, tied for the second-longest such run since 1900 behind only former Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez, who did it 10 times between 1999 and 2000.
Pittsburgh at Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
This year's move to SunTrust Park has not made for an easy tradition for Atlanta Braves right-hander Julio Teheran, who has endured a string of nightmarish starts at home. Teheran was given an extra day of rest in preparation for his latest home start in the third of a four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
San Francisco at Chi. Cubs 8:05 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs have shown off their power lately, and they hope to continue the home run derby in the third of a four-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. The Cubs have hammered nine home runs in their past three games - including three in a 4-1 win that evened the series Tuesday night.
Detroit at Houston 8:10 PM ET
The Houston Astros continue to play superb baseball and look to defeat the visiting Detroit Tigers for the third straight night on Wednesday. Houston held Detroit to two runs and five hits while winning the first two contests of the four-game series to improve to a major league-best 31-15.
St. Louis at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers figure to be without center fielder Joc Pederson when they host the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Pederson departed Tuesday's contest in the 10th inning with a neck strain after colliding with Yasiel Puig in the alley in right-center field.