Preview Roundups
July 05, 2017
Toronto at NY Yankees 1:05 PM ET
Mired in disastrous stretches, the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees will look for any shred of sustained momentum on Wednesday afternoon when the American League East rivals play the rubber match of their three-game series in the Bronx. Toronto snapped a five-game skid with just its third win in 12 outings in Tuesday afternoon's 4-1 triumph, sending New York to its 15th loss in 21 games.
Tampa Bay at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs are having a tough time recapturing the magic of their World Series run last fall. The Tampa Bay Rays hope to delay it for at least another day when they wrap up a two-game set with the host Cubs on Wednesday.
Chi. White Sox at Oakland 3:35 PM ET
Right-hander Mike Pelfrey has made five career starts against the Oakland Athletics and the results have not been pretty, posting five losses while pitching to a bloated 7.56 ERA. Pelfrey will look to end that streak when he takes the mound for the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series at Oakland.
NY Mets at Washington 7:05 PM ET
Amid a recent hot stretch, the New York Mets talked openly about their ability to catch the Washington Nationals in the National League East, but they're not helping their cause this week in the nation's capital. The first-place Nationals will aim for a three-game sweep of the visiting Mets when the teams meet Wednesday evening.
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
Just as Gerrit Cole was starting to resemble the top-of-the-rotation starter needed by the Pittsburgh Pirates, he turned in another head-scratching clunker. Cole will attempt to get back on track against the worst team in the majors when the visiting Pirates play the third of a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.
San Diego at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians are sitting atop the American League Central despite a dismal home record, a point driven home by their latest defeat. After wasting a record performance by ace Corey Kluber, the Indians will look to rebound from a hard-luck loss Wednesday when they continue a three-game interleague series against the visiting San Diego Padres.
San Francisco at Detroit 7:10 PM ET
Victor Martinez answered a difficult week by doubling his hit total over that stretch in the opener of a three-game interleague series against the San Francisco Giants. Martinez hopes his new-found hot streak continues as the Detroit Tigers vie for an interleague series victory on Wednesday when they face the Giants at Comerica Park.
Baltimore at Milwaukee 7:10 PM ET
Eric Thames made a triumphant return to the lineup and the Milwaukee Brewers have a chance at a three-game sweep of the visiting Baltimore Orioles when the teams finish their set Wednesday night. Thames sat out the opener of the series - an 8-1 win for the Brewers - but was back in there against a right-hander Tuesday afternoon and responded in a big way.
Houston at Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
As well as the Houston Astros have played at home in building a major-league leading 57-27 record, it is the work they have done on the road entering Wednesday’s game at the Atlanta Braves that has been ultra impressive. The Astros won for the 19th time in their past 22 road contests Tuesday, matching a season high with 19 hits in smashing the Braves 16-4 while getting four RBIs each from Jose Altuve, Yuli Gurriel and Josh Reddick.
Boston at Texas 8:05 PM ET
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is already running away with the American League Rookie of the Year Award, but Andrew Benintendi is still bidding to make it a two-man race. The rookie sensation will try to lead the Boston Red Sox to a three-game sweep when they visit the Texas Rangers in the series finale on Wednesday.
LA Angels at Minnesota 8:10 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins have dominated the Los Angeles Angels this season and look to complete a three-game home sweep on Wednesday. Minnesota holds a 5-1 lead entering the final 2017 meeting and has won six consecutive home games against the Angels.
Miami at St. Louis 8:15 PM ET
J.T. Riddle has collected three straight multi-hit performances to make himself at home on the road halfway through the Miami Marlins' 10-game road trip heading into the All-Star break. Riddle looks to continue his torrid stretch on Wednesday when the Marlins play the third contest of their four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
Cincinnati at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
Colorado right-hander Jon Gray was superb in his first outing since returning from a broken foot and looks for another strong performance when the Rockies continue a four-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Gray struck out 10 batters in six innings while beating the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday after missing nearly 2 1/2 months.
Arizona at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping the return of star center fielder A.J. Pollock can help them close the gap on the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. After missing seven weeks with groin and quad injuries, Pollock is expected to make his second straight start Wednesday as the Diamondbacks continue their three-game road series against the Dodgers.
Kansas City at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
All-Star left-hander Jason Vargas attempts to win his eighth consecutive start on Wednesday when the Kansas City Royals close a three-game road series against the Seattle Mariners. Vargas owns the top ERA in the American League and will be attempting to become the first 13-game winner in the AL.