Preview Roundups
June 23, 2018
Oakland at Chi. White Sox 2:10 PM ET
The Chicago White Sox have halted a season-worst eight-game losing streak and look to beat the visiting Oakland Athletics again on Saturday in the third contest of a four-game set. The victory in the second game of the doubleheader on Friday came after Chicago was outscored 35-7 over its previous four games.
Texas at Minnesota 2:10 PM ET
Pitching has rarely been a strong suit for the Texas Rangers, but it has been a catalyst for the majors' hottest team and its long winning streak of the season. The red-hot Rangers eye a seventh straight victory Saturday when they continue a three-game set in Minnesota against the Twins.
Miami at Colorado 3:10 PM ET
The Colorado Rockies opened the month by losing eight of their first 10 games but have climbed back to .500 with four straight wins. Nolan Arenado has homered in each contest during the winning streak for the resurgent Rockies, who continue their three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon.
Philadelphia at Washington 4:05 PM ET
With red-hot Odubel Herrera setting a torrid pace with a homer binge, the Philadelphia Phillies' offense is on a roll entering the middle contest of a three-game set at the Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon. Herrera collected four hits and became the sixth Phillie to homer in five consecutive games in a 12-2 romp in the series opener.
San Diego at San Francisco 4:05 PM ET
After putting an end to their slide last time out, the San Diego Padres attempt to begin a winning streak when they visit the San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon as the National League West rivals continue their four-game series. San Diego halted its five-game skid on Friday with a 6-2 triumph, pounding out 12 hits as it fell one run shy of matching its total output during the losing streak.
Arizona at Pittsburgh 4:05 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks can secure their second series victory against the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the past two weeks when the teams continue a four-game set Saturday afternoon. Ketel Marte's RBI single in the top of the 13th inning was the difference in the Diamondbacks' 2-1 win Friday night.
Baltimore at Atlanta 4:10 PM ET
Manny Machado, who will be a prized target on the free-agent market this offseason, has snapped out of a recent slump and hopes to continue hitting when the Baltimore Orioles visit the Atlanta Braves on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game interleague series. Machado finished 2-for-5 on Friday, belting his first homer since June 2 in the 15th inning to help lift the Orioles to a 10-7 victory after they scored six times in the ninth before yielding four runs in the bottom half to s
Chi. Cubs at Cincinnati 4:10 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are at opposite ends of the National League hierarchy, but you wouldn't know it based on their head-to-head record. The surging Reds will try for a third straight win over the visiting Cubs as they look to continue playing spoiler on Saturday.
NY Yankees at Tampa Bay 4:10 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Rays have turned their fortunes around against the New York Yankees and look to win their third straight between the divisional foes when they continue a three-game series in Florida on Saturday. Six pitchers combined on a five-hitter to help the Rays to a 2-1 win in Friday's series opener.
St. Louis at Milwaukee 4:10 PM ET
Jesus Aguilar is swinging a powerful bat and looks to follow up a magical performance when the Milwaukee Brewers host the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday in the third contest of a four-game set. Aguilar hit a game-tying homer in the seventh inning and the decisive walk-off blast in Friday's 2-1 victory over the Cardinals and has matched his career high of 16 homers.
Detroit at Cleveland 6:10 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians are on the upswing again with a dominant five-game winning streak and look to continue building their lead in the American League Central Saturday when they host the Detroit Tigers. The Indians have outscored all division opponents 38-6 during their streak after posting a second straight shutout while scoring in double digits in each contest.
LA Dodgers at NY Mets 7:15 PM ET
Clayton Kershaw will come off the disabled list for the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday and couldn't ask for a better opponent to face than the New York Mets - if not for the pitcher opposing him. Kershaw has never lost to the Mets in 12 career starts but will match up against New York right-hander Jacob deGrom, owner of a major league-leading 1.51 ERA.
Seattle at Boston 7:15 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox hope to continue their offensive surge when they host the slumping Seattle Mariners on Saturday night for the middle contest of a three-game set between two teams in playoff position in the American League. The Red Sox rallied from a five-run deficit Friday for a 14-10 victory in the series opener and have scored 23 times in their last two games - 32 in their past three victories.
Kansas City at Houston 7:15 PM ET
Offensive production was plentiful for the Houston Astros during their recent 12-game winning streak, but runs have been a bit harder to come by since returning home. The Astros will try to avoid a third setback in their last four games Saturday when they continue a three-game set in Houston against the Kansas City Royals.
Toronto at LA Angels 9:07 PM ET
The Los Angeles Angels are halfway to a four-game sweep and look to take another step when they host the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. The Angels recorded a 2-1 victory on Friday to hand the Blue Jays their 10th road loss in 11 such games.