Preview Roundups
June 13, 2016
Chi. Cubs at Washington 7:05 PM ET
Max Scherzer attempts to make up for his last performance against the Chicago Cubs when his Washington Nationals host the major league’s top team on Monday to open a three-game series. The right-hander gave up a season-high seven runs to the Cubs in a loss on May 6, but has gone 4-2 since while allowing two or fewer runs in five of six outings.
Philadelphia at Toronto 7:07 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays are beginning to look more like the lethal offensive team they were a season ago while climbing toward the top of the American League East. The Blue Jays have posted 37 runs in their last five contests as they prepare to host the struggling Philadelphia Phillies on Monday to begin a four-game, home-and-home interleague set.
Cincinnati at Atlanta 7:10 PM ET
Jay Bruce nearly was dealt in the offseason and will be one of the more sought-after names leading up to the July 31 trade deadline, but for now the Cincinnati Reds’ right fielder is enjoying a resurgent campaign. Bruce leads the Reds into Atlanta for Monday’s opener of a four-game series with the Braves, and while both teams are buried in last place in their respective divisions, Bruce comes in hitting .271 with 14 homers and a team-high 44 RBIs.
Detroit at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
It wasn't all that long ago the Detroit Tigers appeared much closer to the cellar in the American League Central than the penthouse, but some inspired play combined with the recent failings of their division rivals have them closing the gap quickly. The Tigers eye their eighth win in 10 tries Monday when they begin a three-game road set with the spiraling Chicago White Sox.
Cleveland at Kansas City 8:15 PM ET
The defending World Series champions are still trying to find some more offense but are at least getting enough pitching to earn some wins. The Kansas City Royals will try to push their winning streak to three in a row when they host the Cleveland Indians on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.
LA Dodgers at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
Arizona ace Zack Greinke faces his former team for the first time this season Monday as the Diamondbacks begin a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. The Diamondbacks took two of three against Miami over the weekend but still have plenty of work ahead of them in the NL West, where they trail first-place San Francisco by 10 1/2 games.
Minnesota at LA Angels 10:05 PM ET
The Los Angeles Angels got a big scare on Sunday when Mike Trout left the game after being hit by a pitch, but it looks like the former MVP won’t miss much time. Trout is expected to be back in the lineup on Monday when the Angels host Minnesota Twins in the opener of a three-game series.
Texas at Oakland 10:05 PM ET
The first-place Texas Rangers have dominated opponents in the American League West this season, with the one exception being last-place Oakland. The visiting Rangers will try to get back at the Athletics when the teams begin a three-game series Monday night.
Miami at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
The Miami Marlins set out on their nine-game road trip last week with hopes of taking advantage of a trio of losing teams, but have so far failed in that regard. The Marlins attempt to kick off the final leg of their journey on the right foot Monday as they visit San Diego for the opener of a three-game set with the Padres.
Milwaukee at San Francisco 10:15 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers begin a nine-game, 10-day road trip Monday in San Francisco on a high note after going 4-2 during their just-completed homestand against Oakland and the New York Mets. The Brewers opened the season by losing two of three against the Giants, who are a major league-best 21-8 since May 11 and lead the NL West by five games.