Preview Roundups
July 07, 2018
Baltimore at Minnesota 2:10 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins are already well on their way towards erasing the bad vibes that were created from their recently completed 1-8 road trip. The Twins eye their first three-game winning streak since the beginning of June and attempt to continue their recent domination of the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday when the teams meet for the third contest in a four-game set.
Cincinnati at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
The Cincinnati Reds have brought out their best when they face the Chicago Cubs, and they’ll try to continue their dominance in the season series when the teams square off Saturday afternoon in the middle contest of their three-game series at Wrigley Field. Cincinnati took the opener 3-2 on Friday, improving to 7-3 against the Cubs this campaign.
St. Louis at San Francisco 4:05 PM ET
After putting an end to their four-game overall slide, the San Francisco Giants aim for their sixth win in eight home contests when they continue their four-game series against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon. The Giants scored only five runs during their losing streak and again struggled to cross the plate on Friday but managed to eke out a 3-2 victory and even the set at one win apiece.
Philadelphia at Pittsburgh 4:05 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies have surged into a tie for the lead in the National League East, and if their performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates continues, they’ll have a chance to keep climbing this weekend. The Phillies aim for a sixth straight victory when they visit the Pirates for the middle contest of their three-game series on Saturday.
NY Yankees at Toronto 4:07 PM ET
Luis Severino has emerged as a bona fide ace for the New York Yankees, leading the major leagues in wins and looking like the starter for the American League in the All-Star Game. Severino could be facing a future teammate in his next start when the Yankees resume their three-game series at the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.
Atlanta at Milwaukee 4:10 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers have relied on their power to vault to the top of the National League Central standings, and enter Saturday’s home game against the Atlanta Braves look to continue blasting balls over the outfield fence. The Brewers beat Atlanta for the second consecutive game Friday, riding homers from Tyler Saladino and Jesus Aguilar in a five-run third inning en route to a 5-4 victory, marking the 12th consecutive game in which Milwaukee has homered.
Oakland at Cleveland 4:10 PM ET
Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber has won 18 games on three occasions, including in each of his American League Cy Young Award-winning seasons, and he's two-thirds of the way to matching his career-best total. Kluber can become the first Cleveland pitcher in 43 years to win 13 games by the All-Star break when he faces the visiting Oakland Athletics on Saturday.
Tampa Bay at NY Mets 4:10 PM ET
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Blake Snell can surpass his win total from his first two major-league seasons combined when he goes for his 12th victory against the host New York Mets on Saturday afternoon. Much has been made of Tampa Bay's success in utilizing relievers to open games, but Snell ranks third in the American League in wins and ERA.
Chi. White Sox at Houston 4:10 PM ET
The Houston Astros possess the second-highest scoring offense in the majors while the Chicago White Sox own baseball's second-worst team ERA, and both sides have held form in four of their five meetings this season. The Astros attempt to remain perfect this season against the visiting White Sox on Saturday in the third contest of their four-game series.
Colorado at Seattle 4:10 PM ET
Any talk about the Colorado Rockies being potential sellers at the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline has been quickly squelched by the team’s current hot streak. The Rockies have climbed back into the tight National League West race and bring a four-game winning streak into Saturday afternoon’s contest against the host Seattle Mariners.
Texas at Detroit 4:10 PM ET
The Detroit Tigers seek consecutive home wins for the first time in nearly a month when they continue a four-game set with the Texas Rangers on Saturday. The Tigers had lost five straight at Comerica Park after dropping the series opener Thursday night, but they bounced back behind resurgent veteran Jordan Zimmermann to win the second game 3-1.
Boston at Kansas City 7:15 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox are perfect since leaving Yankee Stadium last weekend and will try to stay hot when they continue a three-game series at the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Behind another outstanding start from Chris Sale and three home runs, the Red Sox cruised to a 10-5 win in the series opener Friday night.
LA Dodgers at LA Angels 7:15 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers were one out away from remaining undefeated this month but were unable to record it in the series opener and came up empty. The Dodgers aim to get back in the win column on Saturday as they continue their three-game interleague set against the host Los Angeles Angels.
Miami at Washington 7:15 PM ET
The Washington Nationals received a visit from the Miami Marlins at just the right time. The host Nationals will try to maintain their dominance over the Marlins and continue to dig out of a massive slump when the National League East foes continue a four-game series Saturday night.
San Diego at Arizona 10:10 PM ET
Steven Souza Jr. has been limited to 16 games for the Arizona Diamondbacks this season due to a pectoral strain but still figures prominently in the team’s push for a division title. Souza is fully recovered and settling in as a fifth-place hitter for Arizona, which continues its four-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres on Saturday.