Preview Roundups
September 09, 2017
Baltimore at Cleveland 1:05 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians have been unbeatable the last two weeks and can extend their franchise record to 17 straight victories when they host the suddenly-fading Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon. The Indians pushed their streak to 16 games - the longest in the majors since Oakland won 20 in a row in 2002 - with a 5-0 triumph over the Orioles on Friday night and have allowed a total of 28 runs during the magical run with five shutouts.
NY Yankees at Texas 1:05 PM ET
The Texas Rangers are slugging their way toward the top of the American League wild-card race and will try to inch closer to one of the primary contenders when they continue a three-game series with the visiting New York Yankees on Saturday. Elvis Andrus went 3-for-4 with three RBIs to pace the Rangers' 15-hit attack in Friday's 11-5 rout of the Yankees.
Houston at Oakland 4:05 PM ET
The Houston Astros look to avenge their only loss this month when they visit the Oakland Athletics for a doubleheader on Saturday. Houston won its first six games of September and seven straight overall before dropping a 9-8 decision on Friday.
Milwaukee at Chi. Cubs 4:05 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers showed some signs of life in the series opener and hope to build on that when they visit the National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon for the middle game of the set. Ryan Braun belted his 300th career homer in a 2-0 victory Friday that moved the Brewers within four games of the Cubs in the division and gave them a boost after losing three in a row to last-place Cincinnati.
Detroit at Toronto 4:07 PM ET
The Detroit Tigers may have nothing left to play for this season, but that doesn't mean they've given up. The Tigers will try to build on a strong performance when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game series.
Philadelphia at Washington 7:05 PM ET
Bryce Harper hasn't played in close to a month, but the recent contributions of another outfielder for the Washington Nationals has the National League East leaders on the verge of clinching a second consecutive division title. Michael Taylor attempts to follow up the best performance of his career on Saturday as the Nationals play the third contest of their four-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Cincinnati at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
Jose Reyes' baseball future is murky beyond the end of this season, but he's making the best of it while trying to prove he can help a team next year. Reyes will try to remain hot and lead the New York Mets to another win when they host the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday for the third contest of their four-game series.
Miami at Atlanta 7:10 PM ET
Freddie Freeman fractured his left wrist in May and has acknowledged strength in the injured area has not returned fully, but the Atlanta Braves first baseman is hot at the plate entering Saturday’s home contest with the Miami Marlins. Freeman slugged his 25th homer of the season in Friday’s 7-1 defeat, and is batting .407 in his past seven games with seven runs scored, seven RBIs and six extra-base hits.
Tampa Bay at Boston 7:10 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox need to take advantage of home games down the stretch, and they're doing just that on the current homestand. The Red Sox will try to post their fourth consecutive win and maintain their edge in the American League East when they host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.
San Francisco at Chi. White Sox 7:10 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants will try for their first three-game winning streak in over two months when they continue a three-game interleague series at the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Pablo Sandoval snapped an 0-for-39 plunge - the longest hitless streak in San Francisco history - with a three-run homer to start the scoring in Friday's 9-2 win in the series opener.
Minnesota at Kansas City 7:15 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins haven't participated in the postseason since 2010 but will be looking to protect their lead for the American League's second wild-card when they visit the Kansas Royals on Saturday. Minnesota won the first two contests of the four-game set and has won three straight games overall to gain a two-game edge over the Los Angeles Angels with 21 games to play.
Pittsburgh at St. Louis 7:15 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals have 21 games remaining to make a run for a playoff spot, which may be just enough time given their recent play and the fact they won't play another contest outside the division for the rest of the regular season. The Cardinals aim for their eighth victory in 10 contests Saturday, when they continue their three-game series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.
Houston at Oakland 7:35 PM ET
The Houston Astros look to avenge their only loss this month when they visit the Oakland Athletics for a doubleheader on Saturday. Houston won its first six games of September and seven straight overall before dropping a 9-8 decision on Friday.
San Diego at Arizona 8:10 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks saw their franchise-best winning streak come to an end in the series opener and look to bounce back when they host the San Diego Padres on Saturday in the middle contest of their three-game series. Five Padres had multiple-hit performances in a 10-6 win on Friday that halted Arizona's string of victories at 13.
Colorado at LA Dodgers 9:10 PM ET
To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of Colorado Rockies veteran Carlos Gonzalez’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Gonzalez looks to remain hot Saturday as the Rockies continue their four-game series against the host Los Angeles Dodgers, who have lost a season-high eight straight contests and 13 of its last 14.
LA Angels at Seattle 9:10 PM ET
The Los Angeles Angels want to avoid losing more ground in the American League wild-card race, while the host Seattle Mariners want to take another step toward staying in the chase when the teams meet Saturday. The Mariners snapped a three-game slide with a 4-3 victory in the opener of the three-game series as Los Angeles fell two games behind Minnesota for the second wild card.