Preview Roundups
June 05, 2016
Chi. White Sox at Detroit 1:10 PM ET
The Chicago White Sox needed to make a move to get out of the rut they’ve been in lately and did just that with the acquisition of veteran right-hander James Shields on Saturday. The White Sox hope the arrival of Shields can give the team enough of an emotional boost to avoid a three-game sweep when they visit the Detroit Tigers for the series finale on Sunday.
Kansas City at Cleveland 1:10 PM ET
While defeating non-division opponents has been an issue for the Cleveland Indians, winning inside the American League Central has proven to be much simpler. After moving into first place in the division for the second time this season their last time out, the Indians attempt to post their seventh straight AL Central victory Sunday, when they vie to complete a four-game home sweep of the Kansas City Royals.
Washington at Cincinnati 1:10 PM ET
The Cincinnati Reds look to extend their season-high winning streak to five games and vie for their second series sweep of 2016 on Sunday afternoon when they host the Washington Nationals. Adam Duvall's three-run homer in Saturday's 6-3 triumph was his third blast in as many days for the Reds, who have outscored the opposition by a 31-11 margin during their winning streak.
NY Mets at Miami 1:10 PM ET
Jose Fernandez looks to extend his winning streak to eight straight starts on Sunday afternoon as the host Miami Marlins attempt to salvage the finale of their three-game series versus the New York Mets. The Marlins' ace has a rail-thin 1.60 ERA in his last seven outings, with his 6-0 mark in May matching a franchise record for wins in a month.
NY Yankees at Baltimore 1:35 PM ET
After taking two of three from their American League East rivals at home in early May, the Baltimore Orioles look to repeat the feat when they host the New York Yankees on Sunday for the rubber match of their three-game set. Baltimore, which allowed a total of one run in its victories against New York in early May, rallied from a three-run deficit to edge the Yankees 6-5 in the series opener before its rally fell short despite a six-run seventh inning on Saturday in an 8-6 defeat.
Toronto at Boston 1:35 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox avoided their first four-game slide of the season and maintained their spot at the top of the American League East with a 6-4 victory on Saturday. The Red Sox will try to pad their lead and earn a series win when they host the Toronto Blue Jays in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday.
LA Angels at Pittsburgh 1:35 PM ET
Starling Marte has turned his troubles around at the expense of the Los Angeles Angels, collecting back-to-back three-hit performances to continue his success in interleague contests this season. Marte looks to remain hot at the plate on Sunday afternoon as the host Pittsburgh Pirates vie for a series victory against the Angels.
Milwaukee at Philadelphia 1:35 PM ET
A surprisingly promising start for the Philadelphia Phillies has turned around in the last few weeks with the offense taking a tumble and the team dropping below .500. The Phillies will try to avoid a fifth consecutive losing series when they host the Milwaukee Brewers in the finale of a four-game set on Sunday.
Oakland at Houston 2:10 PM ET
The Houston Astros are rolling despite still owning a losing record, living on the edge on a regular basis as they attempt to claw their way back into the American League West race. The Astros eye their 11th win in 13 tries and attempt to win for the eighth time in their last nine at home Sunday, when they try to complete a three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics.
Tampa Bay at Minnesota 2:10 PM ET
Evan Longoria looks to belt a home run for a fourth straight contest Sunday, when his slugging Tampa Bay Rays visit the Minnesota Twins for the finale of their four-game set. Longoria is riding an eight-game hitting streak and launched one of four blasts in Saturday’s 7-4 triumph by the Rays, who seek their first series victory since sweeping Toronto from May 16-18.
Arizona at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET

Jake Arrieta will try to keep one streak intact and start another when the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs in the finale of their three-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Arrieta aims to win his 21st straight decision and finish a three-game sweep for the Cubs, who have captured four straight to continue their best start since 1907.

Seattle at Texas 3:05 PM ET
The red-hot Texas Rangers already have their ninth consecutive series victory at home in the bank — tying a franchise mark last recorded in 1993 — as they vie for a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Texas, which has won six of its last seven games after Saturday's 10-4 victory, has won a season-high five straight series overall and leads Seattle by two games in the American League West while boasting the best record in the AL at 33-22.
Atlanta at LA Dodgers 4:10 PM ET
Scott Kazmir takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Sunday’s finale of a three-game series against the visiting Atlanta Braves looking to continue resembling the pitcher signed to a big three-year contract last winter. Kazmir has allowed only one run in his last two starts after posting a 5.23 ERA in his first nine games, and a strong performance could help lead the Dodgers to a series sweep.
San Francisco at St. Louis 8:05 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants aim to finish their road trip with a winning record when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night for the rubber match of their three-game series. San Francisco, which had won 18 of its previous 22 contests, jumped out to a lead but allowed seven unanswered runs in dropping a 7-4 decision on Saturday and fell to 5-4 on its 10-game trek.
Colorado at San Diego 9:10 PM ET
It already has been a long season for the San Diego Padres, who try for a three-game sweep when they host the struggling Colorado Rockies on Sunday without the pitcher who they thought they would build their rotation around. San Diego (23-34) traded right-hander James Shields — Sunday's scheduled starter — to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday prior to it's 4-3 victory over Colorado after Shields matched a career high by allowing 10 runs in a 16-4 loss to Seattle on Tuesday.