Preview Roundups
July 25, 2017
Chi. White Sox at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon cautioned his team against taking the crosstown-rival Chicago White Sox lightly, and the South Siders made him appear prescient. The Cubs look to bounce back and even the four-game, home-and-home series when they host the White Sox on Tuesday afternoon.
Cincinnati at NY Yankees 7:05 PM ET
After ending a drought of six weeks without winning a series, the New York Yankees will try to make it two in a row when they host the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game interleague set. New York capped off an 11-game road trip by taking three of four in Seattle, its first series win since since June 9-11 against Baltimore.
Milwaukee at Washington 7:05 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers are clinging to first place in the National League Central after losing seven of their last eight games, and hope road warrior Zach Davies can turn the tide before their season gets completely washed away. The right-hander is 5-0 away from home this season as he prepares to face NL East-leading Washington - 7-2 since the All-Star break - on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series at Nationals Park.
Houston at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
Jose Altuve is having a July to remember for the American League-best Houston Astros, while the majors-worst Philadelphia Phillies are enduring a season they'd love to forget. After collecting three RBIs and as many runs scored in the series opener, the two-time AL batting champion carries a career-best 16-game hitting streak into Tuesday's tilt with the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Oakland at Toronto 7:07 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays are in need of an impressive homestand if they wish to escape the cellar of the American League East and entertain any realistic thoughts of a third straight postseason appearance. After taking the first step in the opener, the Blue Jays look to even their home record after 48 contests on Tuesday when they continue their four-game set versus the Oakland Athletics.
Baltimore at Tampa Bay 7:10 PM ET
Adam Jones is trying to pull the Baltimore Orioles back into the race and the veteran center fielder looks to continue his hot streak when they visit the slumping Tampa Bay Rays for the second of a three-game set Tuesday night. Jones had three hits, including a homer, in a 5-0 victory over the Rays on Monday as Baltimore won for the sixth time in its last eight contests to climb within three games of .500.
LA Angels at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians have won four in a row - all at home - and are over .500 at Progressive Field for the first time since winning their home opener April 11. The Tribe will try to keep the hot stretch going when they welcome the Los Angeles Angels to town for the first of three games Tuesday night.
Kansas City at Detroit 7:10 PM ET
Michael Fulmer had the shortest start of his career in stifling heat at Kansas City in his last start, but he gets a chance to redeem himself when the Detroit Tigers host the streaking Royals on Tuesday night in the second of a three-game series. Kansas City received 12th-inning homers from Salvador Perez and Mike Moustakas on Monday for its sixth win in a row.
Miami at Texas 8:05 PM ET
The Miami Marlins are out of playff contention in the National League but they remain capable of inflicting plenty of damage on opponents, particularly away from home. The Marlins, winners of eight of their last 10 on the road, continue their three-game interleague set at the Texas Rangers on Tuesday after taking the series opener 4-0.
Colorado at St. Louis 8:15 PM ET
Randal Grichuk looks to extend his career-best home run streak to a staggering five straight contests on Tuesday as the St. Louis Cardinals vie for a series victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies. The 25-year-old recorded his sixth homer in eight games overall by belting a two-run blast in Monday's 8-2 victory over the Rockies in the series opener.
Atlanta at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
It took a little while longer than expected, but J.D. Martinez's first hit with his new team was a pleasant reminder why the Arizona Diamondbacks traded for him last week. After doing his part to put the series opener away with a mammoth home run, Martinez attempts to lead the Diamondbacks to a series victory Tuesday, when they continue their three-game set against the visiting Atlanta Braves.
Boston at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
Things have gone downhill for the Boston Red Sox on their road trip since beginning it with a victory, but the American League East leaders look to turn things around when they visit the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Boston has lost three straight on its trek, including Monday's 4-0 setback in Seattle.
Minnesota at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame some disappointing news to win the series opener and attempt to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Los Angeles rallied for a 6-4 triumph on Monday after learning ace Clayton Kershaw would miss at least a month with a lower back strain.
NY Mets at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
If Jacob deGrom could somehow start two out of every three games, the New York Mets likely would be buyers instead of sellers this week as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches. Alas, deGrom won’t be available Tuesday as New York continues its four-game set against the host San Diego Padres, who had few answers for the ace in a series-opening 5-3 loss.
Pittsburgh at San Francisco 10:15 PM ET
The frustration level continues to rise for the cellar-dwelling San Francisco Giants, who saw manager Bruce Bochy and pitching coach Dave Righetti get ejected in Monday’s 10-3 loss to the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. Both will be back on the bench Tuesday as the Giants resume their three-game series against the Pirates, who have re-entered the National League Central race with 10 wins in their last 13 contests.