Preview Roundups
July 23, 2017
Miami at Cincinnati 1:10 PM ET
The Cincinnati Reds had a chance to build some momentum following the All-Star break with a 10-game homestand, but it has turned out to be a disastrous stretch. Cincinnati has been hit hard and often while losing eight of its last nine entering the finale of a three-game set against the visiting Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon.
Oakland at NY Mets 1:10 PM ET
The New York Mets can match their longest winning streak of the season when they wrap up a three-game interleague set with the visiting Oakland Athletics on Sunday. A walk-off homer by Wilmer Flores capped a rally from five runs down and gave the Mets a dramatic 6-5 win Saturday - their fourth victory in a row.
Texas at Tampa Bay 1:10 PM ET
Elvis Andrus looks to continue tormenting the Tampa Bay Rays when the visiting Texas Rangers go for a sweep of their three-game set on Sunday afternoon. Andrus, who came into the series in a 2-for-33 slump, had six hits in the first two games to improve to 14-for-23 with three homers and 10 RBIs on the season versus the Rays while pushing his lifetime batting average to .331 against them.
Toronto at Cleveland 1:10 PM ET
Mediocre at home and outstanding on the road for the first half of the season, the Cleveland Indians appear to be reversing that trend since the All-Star break. Following a 1-5 road trip against a pair of last-place clubs, Cleveland has a chance for its first home sweep of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday in the finale of a three-game set.
Houston at Baltimore 1:35 PM ET
The Houston Astros seek their ninth sweep of the season and seventh on the road when they finish a three-game series at the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. The Astros have won eight straight meetings with the Orioles and 11 of the last 12 after Saturday's come-from-behind 8-4 triumph.
Milwaukee at Philadelphia 1:35 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers look to maintain their precarious lead in the National League Central on Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game series against the host Philadelphia Phillies. Domingo Santana delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth on Saturday as the Brewers snapped a season-high six-game losing streak with a 9-8 victory over the last-place Phillies.
Detroit at Minnesota 2:10 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins avoided what could have been a damaging loss and now have a chance win the series when they host the Detroit Tigers for the rubber match of a three-game set on Sunday afternoon. The Twins raced to a six-run lead Saturday and posted 14 hits, but had to hold on tight for a 6-5 victory to remain 1 1/2 games behind first-place Cleveland in the American League Central.
Chi. White Sox at Kansas City 2:15 PM ET
The Kansas City Royals began their current homestand in rough fashion, but they are finishing it with a flourish. The surging Royals seek their fifth consecutive win to cap off the 10-game stay at Kauffman Stadium when they take on the Chicago White Sox in the finale of a three-game series Sunday afternoon.
Pittsburgh at Colorado 3:10 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ dramatic climb up the National League Central standings stalled briefly Saturday as the team placed its hottest hitter on the disabled list and saw its six-game winning streak come to an end. Pittsburgh looks to bounce back Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game series against the host Colorado Rockies, who have moved into a virtual tie with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the top NL wild card spot.
Boston at LA Angels 3:37 PM ET
The season-long search for a regular third baseman lingers on for the Boston Red Sox, who are actively seeking a solution prior to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. In the meantime, the Red Sox look to extend their lead in the American League East on Sunday as they face the host Los Angeles Angels in the rubber match of a three-game series.
San Diego at San Francisco 4:05 PM ET
After working overtime in consecutive games, the host San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres will tangle one more time Sunday in the finale of a four-game series. The National League West rivals have split a pair of extra-inning games the past two days, with San Diego winning in 11 innings Friday and San Francisco rallying to win 5-4 in 12 innings Saturday.
Atlanta at LA Dodgers 4:10 PM ET
The Atlanta Braves hope left-hander Sean Newcomb will develop into an eventual top-of-the-rotation starter, and the rookie gets a chance to face one of the absolute best in Sunday’s series finale at the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers hand the ball to Clayton Kershaw, who has established himself as the frontrunner for his fourth National League Cy Young Award by leading the league in victories, ERA and innings pitched.
NY Yankees at Seattle 4:10 PM ET
The New York Yankees aim to finish their huge 11-game road trip with a winning record when they visit the Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon for the last of four contests. The Yankees are 5-5 on their trek after suffering a 6-5 setback in 10 innings on Saturday for just their second loss in the last 14 games at Safeco Field, despite dynamic rookie Aaron Judge’s major league-leading 32nd homer.
Washington at Arizona 4:10 PM ET
Already assured of a successful road trip, the Washington Nationals will send Stephen Strasburg to the mound in the rubber match of a three-game series at the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. National League East-leading Washington is 6-2 entering the finale of its nine-game trek after splitting a pair of one-run decisions against Arizona.
St. Louis at Chi. Cubs 8:05 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs traded for Jose Quintana to give them another pitcher they can count on to win big games, and Sunday’s contest fits the criteria. Quintana and the Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals in the finale of a three-game series as they try to keep pace in the tightening National League Central race.