Preview Roundups
May 28, 2016
Boston at Toronto 1:07 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays can match their longest winning streak of the season when they continue their three-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon. The Blue Jays won their third straight game overall and beat American League East-leading Boston for the third consecutive time with Friday's 7-5 victory.
Chi. White Sox at Kansas City 2:15 PM ET
Eric Hosmer emerged from a seven-game funk at a time when the Kansas City Royals badly need offensive reinforcements. The standout first baseman went
3-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs - as the Royals won the series opener
against the visiting Chicago White Sox and he aims for another strong
effort in Saturday's middle contest of the three-game set.
Philadelphia at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs slugged three home runs in a series-opening victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, and they’ll have two of their biggest bats back in the lineup for the second of the three-game set Saturday. Jason Heyward and Anthony Rizzo should return to the lineup after getting the day off in Chicago’s 6-2 win Friday, a move that paid off as the Cubs’ right-handed sluggers pounded three homers against lefty Adam Morgan.
Detroit at Oakland 4:05 PM ET
The Detroit Tigers have won nine of their last 11 games as they visit the Oakland Athletics on Saturday in the middle contest of their three-game series, and the successful run has coincided with the beginning of Cameron Maybin's season. The center fielder contributed an RBI and a run in Friday's 4-1 victory and is 19-for-36 with a home run, seven RBIs and 10 runs scored while hitting in all 10 games since missing the first 37 of the campaign with wrist and shoulder injuries.
Baltimore at Cleveland 4:10 PM ET
The Baltimore Orioles put an end to their season-high four-game losing streak by extending their dominance over the Cleveland Indians. The Orioles will vie for their sixth consecutive victory over the Indians on Saturday when the clubs play the second contest of their three-game series at Progressive Field.
NY Yankees at Tampa Bay 4:10 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Rays are in a tailspin and need to find a way to muster some offense as they continue their three-game set against the visiting New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon. The Rays have scored five runs during a three-game losing streak and have dropped six of seven following a 4-1 loss in the series opener.
Miami at Atlanta 4:10 PM ET
The Miami Marlins are off to a solid start while contending in the National League East, but have yet to find a way to beat the NL’s worst team in their first four meetings. The Marlins hope to end that drought when they visit the struggling Atlanta Braves in the middle contest of a three-game series on Saturday afternoon.
Cincinnati at Milwaukee 4:10 PM ET
The Cincinnati Reds seemingly can't buy a win on the road - or anywhere else for that matter. Mired in an 11-game losing streak, the reeling Reds will look to pick themselves off that canvas and even their three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, when the National League Central rivals reconvene at Miller Park.
San Francisco at Colorado 4:10 PM ET
Madison Bumgarner seeks his sixth consecutive victory
when he takes the mound for the San Francisco Giants in Saturday's contest against the
host Colorado Rockies. The left-handed ace has posted a 1.25 ERA during his six-start unbeaten streak and has allowed a total of 11 hits over his last
three outings.
Pittsburgh at Texas 7:15 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates attempt to match their season high with a sixth consecutive victory when they visit the Texas Rangers on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game interleague series. Pittsburgh, which ended April with six straight victories, used a 14-hit attack that featured four home runs to roll to a 9-1 triumph over Texas in Monday's series opener.
LA Dodgers at NY Mets 7:15 PM ET
New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard has dominated the opposition with a blistering fastball, but the Los Angeles Dodgers have every right to be wary of his bat as well. After jolting the Dodgers with a pair of homers two weeks ago, Syndergaard looks to keep them on their heels again on Saturday when the clubs play the second contest of their three-game series at Citi Field.
St. Louis at Washington 7:15 PM ET
Although they put up only 10 hits in the past two games, the St. Louis Cardinals have managed to split a pair of decisions with the host Washington Nationals. Stephen Piscotty's grand slam was the big blow in Friday's 6-2 victory for the Cardinals, who send Adam Wainwright to the mound Saturday night against Washington.
Houston at LA Angels 10:05 PM ET
Los Angeles Angels veteran Albert Pujols has slugged more homers against
the Houston Astros than any player in baseball history and his latest
blast was one for the record books. Pujols moved into 12th place on the
all-time list with his 570th career homer in the series opener and looks
to make an impact again when the two American League West rivals play
in Anaheim on Saturday.
Minnesota at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins appear to be finding their offensive stroke and look to continue using it when they visit the Seattle Mariners on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Minnesota had scored four runs or fewer in seven of their previous eight contests before producing seven in each of their last two games — both victories.
San Diego at Arizona 10:10 PM ET
Another disappointing month has resulted in a series of roster changes for the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks, who have dropped four in row heading into Saturday’s game against the visiting San Diego Padres. The Diamondbacks dropped Friday’s series opener 10-3 and have been outscored 35-11 during their losing streak.