Preview Roundups
May 14, 2016
Houston at Boston 1:05 PM ET
The Houston Astros fought fire with fire as they outslugged the high-octane Boston Red Sox to even their four-game series at one victory apiece. After keeping the white-hot Red Sox in single digits for the first time in five outings, the visiting Astros vie for their fifth win in seven contests on Saturday afternoon when the teams reconvene at Fenway Park.
Chi. White Sox at NY Yankees 1:05 PM ET
After shutting down the New York Yankees with one star left-hander, the Chicago White Sox will attempt to do it with another when they send Jose Quintana to the mound Saturday in the Bronx. Quintana enters leading the American League in ERA (1.38) -- just a shade better than teammate Chris Sale, who did his part to give the White Sox the win in the series opener Friday.
Miami at Washington 1:05 PM ET
With the possible exception of teammate Max Scherzer, who tossed a 20-strikeout gem on Wednesday, no pitcher in baseball enjoyed a better week than Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg. The former No. 1 overall draft pick will make his first start since signing a seven-year, $175 million contract extension in Game 1 of Saturday's day-night doubleheader versus the visiting Miami Marlins.
Pittsburgh at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET

The Chicago Cubs have won ace Jake Arrieta’s last 20 starts, and they’ve been perfect against the Pittsburgh Pirates so far this season. The first-place Cubs hope to continue both trends when they host the Pirates for the second of a three-game series Saturday. 

Minnesota at Cleveland 4:10 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins cannot buy a win, watching their losing streak reach eight games despite clubbing four home runs in the opener of a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians. Minnesota is tied for the worst record in the majors (8-26) and takes an ugly 2-16 mark away from home into Saturday's matchup in Cleveland.
Oakland at Tampa Bay 6:10 PM ET
The Oakland Athletics look to win back-to-back games for the first time since the last two days of April when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night. The Athletics snapped a five-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory in the opener of a three-game set Friday as Danny Valencia belted a pair of homers after returning from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the previous two contests.
Detroit at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
After belting home runs at a dizzying pace, the Baltimore Orioles have made the most of Adam Jones' heroics to emerge victorious in the first two contests of their four-game series versus the Detroit Tigers. The host Orioles look to extend their winning streak to a season high-tying seven games on Saturday when they continue their set against the tumbling Tigers.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies are making the most of their modest offense to author one of baseball's feel-good stories in the early season. Winners of five of their last six overall and a majors-best 13 of 16 one-run decisions, the upstart Phillies look to continue their good fortune on Saturday as they vie for a series victory over the visiting Cincinnati Reds.
Miami at Washington 7:05 PM ET
With the possible exception of teammate Max Scherzer, who tossed a 20-strikeout gem on Wednesday, no pitcher in baseball enjoyed a better week than Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg. The former No. 1 overall draft pick will make his first start since signing a seven-year, $175 million contract extension in Game 1 of Saturday's day-night doubleheader versus the visiting Miami Marlins.
San Diego at Milwaukee 7:10 PM ET
Ryan Braun cooled down for a contest but it didn't prevent the Milwaukee Brewers from collecting a victory. Braun had a 12-game hitting streak snapped and will look to start a new one when the Brewers host the San Diego Padres on Saturday in the third contest of the four-game set.
Atlanta at Kansas City 7:15 PM ET
Kansas City has found the road to defending its World Series title difficult during a tough start to the season, but the Royals are looking to reach .500 when they host the middle contest of a three-game set Saturday against the struggling Atlanta Braves. The Royals captured Friday’s series opener 5-1 -- their fourth victory in the past 11 games -- improving Kansas City’s record in interleague play since 2014 to a major-league best 31-15.
Toronto at Texas 8:05 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays ended the Texas Rangers' 2015 season with a dramatic home run and they relied on the long ball to prevail in their first trip back to Arlington since winning the decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series. Winners of seven of their last 10, Toronto continues its three-game series at Texas on Saturday night.
San Francisco at Arizona 8:10 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks expected to face a number of issues this season, but losing their home-field advantage wasn’t among them. The Diamondbacks have dropped five straight at home and are 5-14 at Chase Field entering Saturday’s game against the visiting San Francisco Giants, who have won three in a row.
NY Mets at Colorado 8:10 PM ET
The Colorado Rockies halted an 11-game losing streak against New York in the series opener and attempt to knock off the visiting Mets again Saturday in the second contest of a three-game set. Colorado's losing skid against New York dated to May 4, 2014, prior to posting a 5-2 victory in Friday's series opener.
LA Angels at Seattle 9:10 PM ET
Jhoulys Chacin makes his Los Angeles Angels debut Saturday as the right-hander takes the mound against the host Seattle Mariners, who had their four-game winning streak come to an end with Friday’s 7-6 loss. Chacin was acquired from Atlanta last Thursday to bolster the Angels’ rotation, which has been decimated by injuries this season.
St. Louis at LA Dodgers 9:10 PM ET
Los Angeles right fielder Yasiel Puig emerged from a funk with three hits — including a home run — in the series opener against St. Louis and the Dodgers hope increased production is on the horizon as they enter Saturday's contest against the visiting Cardinals. Puig was just 3-for-24 over the previous seven games before Friday's breakout performance as Los Angeles continues to wait for him to approach his 2013 form.