Preview Roundups
August 02, 2017
Detroit at NY Yankees 1:05 PM ET
Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka will try and build on his best start of the season when the New York Yankees wrap up a three-game series against the visiting Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon. The Yankees lost for only the third time in 12 games Tuesday night to drop one-half game behind first-place Boston in the American League East.
Toronto at Chi. White Sox 2:10 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays believe they can get back into the wild card race in the American League, and the offense is certainly up to the challenge. The Blue Jays will try to ride their bats to a series win when they visit the Chicago White Sox in the rubber match of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.
Minnesota at San Diego 3:40 PM ET
The San Diego Padres are well out of the playoff race but suddenly are playing at a high level. The Padres look to win for the ninth time in 13 games when they attempt to complete a two-game sweep of the visiting Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
The Cincinnati Reds haven't had much reason to smile during what has rapidly turned into a disastrous season, however, their dominance over the Pittsburgh Pirates is cause enough to celebrate. The cellar-dwelling Reds vie for their eighth win in nine encounters versus the Pirates this season when the National League Central rivals play the second contest of a three-game series at PNC Park on Wednesday.
Kansas City at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
The Kansas City Royals came into Baltimore with tons of momentum poised to make a run at first place in the American League Central, but they've suddenly hit a rough patch. The Royals will try to find some offense and avoid a sweep when they visit the Orioles for the finale of the three-game series on Wednesday.
Cleveland at Boston 7:10 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians and Boston had no trouble scoring runs against some of the best pitchers on each team's staff Tuesday, and the Red Sox had the benefit of the last swing. Boston can pull off a three-game sweep of the American League Central-leading Indians when they host the finale on Wednesday.
Washington at Miami 7:10 PM ET
The Washington Nationals were staring at what appeared to be a sure thing, leading by six runs with ace Matt Scherzer on the mound. That is, until Scherzer exited with neck spasms and the Nationals frittered away the lead, allowing the host Miami Marlins to rally for the victory and have a chance for a series win in Wednesday's rubber match.
LA Dodgers at Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers are running away with the National League West thanks in part to a pitching staff that has smothered opposing offenses, and enter the middle contest of a three-game series Wednesday at the Atlanta Braves off another outstanding game from their hurlers. Kenta Maeda and three relievers combined to allow only two runs on four hits as Los Angeles captured Tuesday’s series opener 3-2, winning its ninth game in a row and improving to 40-6 since June 7.
Seattle at Texas 8:05 PM ET
The Seattle Mariners are a season-best two games above .500 for the second time this campaign as they look to complete a three-game sweep of the host Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The Mariners registered 14 runs while winning the first two games of the set and are searching for their fifth consecutive victory.
Arizona at Chi. Cubs 8:05 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs’ second-half revival has been powered by an improved pitching staff, and now the offense seems to be following suit. The Cubs look to continue their power surge when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second of a three-game series Wednesday night.
Tampa Bay at Houston 8:10 PM ET
Evan Longoria looks to follow up a historic night when the Tampa Bay Rays visit the American League-best Houston Astros on Wednesday night for the third of a four-game series. Longoria became the second player in Rays history to hit for the cycle Tuesday when he went 4-for-5 with three RBIs in a 6-4 victory and became the franchise leader in runs scored with 766, passing Carl Crawford.
St. Louis at Milwaukee 8:10 PM ET
Manny Pina has been heating up of late and aims to continue his torrid play when the Milwaukee Brewers host the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday for the middle contest of their three-game set. The 30-year-old Venezuelan recorded an RBI double to cap a three-run first inning in Tuesday's series-opening 3-2 victory, improving to 9-for-23 with a homer, three RBIs and as many runs scored in his last seven games.
NY Mets at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
The Colorado Rockies showed character in the series opener and look to strengthen their hold on a wild-card spot in the National League when they host the New York Mets on Wednesday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Colorado began its six-game homestand with a see-saw battle on Tuesday that resulted in a walk-off victory thanks to Nolan Arenado's RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Philadelphia at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
Albert Pujols takes a swing at tying Sammy Sosa for eighth place on the all-time home run list when the Los Angeles Angels host the Philadelphia Phillies in the middle contest of their three-game series on Wednesday. Pujols belted a three-run shot for career blast No. 608 during Tuesday's 7-1 victory.
Oakland at San Francisco 10:15 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants salvaged the finale of their five-game road trip and hope to begin a winning streak Wednesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics as the Bay Bridge Series shifts to AT&T Park for two contests. San Francisco ended its four-game slide in a big way Tuesday, erupting for five runs in the first inning and rolling to a 10-4 victory.