Preview Roundups
July 04, 2017
NY Mets at Washington 11:05 AM ET
The two worst bullpens in the National League lived down to their billing in the opener of a three-game series between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals, taking turns giving up late leads. The Nationals got the last laugh with a walk-off victory and look to continue their dominance of the visiting Mets in a Tuesday morning matchup.
Toronto at NY Yankees 1:05 PM ET
J.A. Happ has been solid for the Toronto Blue Jays since coming off the disabled list and the New York Yankees are hoping the same will hold true for CC Sabathia. The veteran left-hander will be activated off the DL to make his first start since June 13 when New York continues its three-game series against the visiting Blue Jays on Tuesday.
San Francisco at Detroit 1:10 PM ET
Michael Fulmer called it a blessing to be named to the upcoming All-Star Game, but the 24-year right-hander knows he has more on his plate before reveling in the moment of the Midsummer Classic. Fulmer leads the Detroit Tigers into Tuesday afternoon's opener of a three-game interleague series against the visiting San Francisco Giants, who have won a season-high six in a row.
LA Angels at Minnesota 2:10 PM ET
The Los Angeles Angels have stayed in the race for a playoff spot despite the absence of Mike Trout and hope to maintain their position in the final stretch before the reigning American League MVP returns after the All-Star break. The Angels look to pull out of their mini-slump and move back to .500 when they visit the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday afternoon for the second contest of their three-game series.
Miami at St. Louis 2:15 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals are two games below .500 but still very much in playoff contention, thanks primarily to the mediocrity of the National League Central. Winners of seven of its last nine games overall, St. Louis looks to build on a season-high 14 runs in the second of a four-game set against the visiting Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
Manager Joe Maddon squares off against his former team for the first time when the Chicago Cubs host the Tampa Bay Rays for a two-game series beginning Tuesday. Maddon managed the Rays from 2006-14 and led Tampa Bay to the 2008 World Series before leaving for Chicago and helping the Cubs break their 108-year championship drought last season.
Chi. White Sox at Oakland 4:05 PM ET
Melky Cabrera brought his hot bat with him on the road and hopes it remains that way Tuesday, when the Chicago White Sox visit the Oakland Athletics for the middle contest of their three-game series. Cabrera registered four multi-hit performances while hitting safely in eight of the 10 contests during Chicago's homestand before going 3-for-6 in Monday's series-opening 7-2 triumph.
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia 4:05 PM ET
Freddy Galvis welcomed the birth of his second daughter with a smile before greeting the Pittsburgh Pirates with a two-run homer just hours later. The 27-year-old Venezuelan looks to continue the festivities as the host Philadelphia Phillies aim to win their third straight contest on Tuesday when they play the second of a four-game series against their Keystone State rivals.
Baltimore at Milwaukee 4:10 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers picked on one of the many struggling starting pitchers for the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of their three-game series and will try to do so again when the teams meet Tuesday afternoon. The Brewers jumped all over Wade Miley - who gave up seven runs in 1 2/3 innings - en route to an 8-1 win Monday, their fourth victory in the last five games.
Kansas City at Seattle 6:40 PM ET
Mike Moustakas is making a late push to join Kansas City Royals teammates Salvador Perez and Jason Vargas at next week’s All-Star Game, but he’ll need a little help from his fans. Moustakas looks to bolster his case Tuesday as the Royals continue their three-game series against the host Seattle Mariners, who have lost six of their last eight.
San Diego at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez is making his first All-Star appearance in one week after being voted in as a starter by the fans and continues to prove that he deserves that spot. Ramirez will try to lead the American League Central-leading Cleveland Indians to a third straight win when they host the San Diego Padres in the opener of a three-game interleague series on Tuesday.
Houston at Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
The Houston Astros have been the class of the American League through the first half of the season, and they have been just as good against the National League entering Tuesday’s interleague series opener at the Atlanta Braves. The Astros are 5-0 against NL competition this season – including a two-game home sweep of the Braves in May – and have outscored opponents 34-9 in interleague play.
Boston at Texas 8:05 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox finally are hitting the ball with consistency up and down the lineup, and the results are showing up in the win column. The Red Sox will try to clinch their third straight series win when they visit the Texas Rangers for the second contest of their three-game series on Tuesday.
Cincinnati at Colorado 8:10 PM ET
Rookie Raimel Tapia has helped the Colorado Rockies overcome some issues in their outfield, and he looks to follow up a big effort when the team continues its four-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. Tapia fell a single shy of the cycle and scored twice to lead the Rockies to a 5-3 win in the opener of the set on Monday, lifting his average to .304 through 32 games.
Arizona at LA Dodgers 9:10 PM ET
It was just over a week ago that the National League West was a three-team race with the three best records in the NL all within a game of each other. The Los Angeles Dodgers spent the last week separating themselves from the pack and have a chance to put even more distance between themselves and their closest competition when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday.