The last time the Chicago White Sox played in Baltimore, no one came to see the game. The Orioles hope to fit in a few more fans when they host the White Sox in a straight doubleheader on Thursday to make up for games missed during the riots in Baltimore last month.

The last time the Chicago White Sox played in Baltimore, no one came to see the game. The Orioles hope to fit in a few more fans when they host the White Sox in a straight doubleheader on Thursday to make up for games missed during the riots in Baltimore last month.

The Texas Rangers had little trouble with the Red Sox on the road last week and will try to ease their way past visiting Boston again in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday. The Red Sox began their road trip by dropping three straight at Minnesota and will turn to a rookie in an effort to upgrade their starting pitching.

The slumping Los Angeles Angels have dipped below .500 and attempt to get back to the break-even point when they host the Detroit Tigers in Thursday's opener of a four-game series. Los Angeles has dropped four of its last five games and has scored just 12 runs during the stretch while Detroit has won back-to-back contests following a three-game skid.

After righting the ship at home with an impressive showing against the defending American League champs, the New York Yankees look to keep their momentum in the first of four straight at Oakland on Thursday. The Yankees dipped out of first place in the AL East with a recent 1-10 swoon before taking three straight over Kansas City to begin the week.

Corey Kluber has been sensational over his last three outings and looks to extend his dominance when the Cleveland Indians open a four-game series against the host Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Kluber has struck out 37 and allowed two runs in 25 innings over his last three starts.

Two teams eager to leave their slow starts behind meet Thursday as the surging Pittsburgh Pirates visit the San Diego Padres for the start of a four-game series. The Padres have won three of four following a four-game losing skid while Pittsburgh is riding a season-high six-game winning streak.

The spotlight figures to be on third base Thursday as the Atlanta Braves visit the San Francisco Giants for the start of a four-game series. Matt Duffy is set to make his home debut as the regular starter at the hot corner for the Giants, who have bounced back from a slow start by going 19-7 in May.