Preview Roundups
June 18, 2016
NY Yankees at Minnesota 2:10 PM ET
The New York Yankees continue to get well at the expense of the worst team in the major leagues and look to make it three consecutive wins over the host Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon. New York has rebounded from a four-game losing streak by outscoring the beleaguered Twins 12-3 in the first two games of the series, including Friday's 8-2 drubbing.
Arizona at Philadelphia 3:05 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks have received quite the early return on their investment after signing right-hander Zack Greinke to a six-year, $206.5 million deal in December. The 32-year-old will look to win his seventh consecutive start on Saturday afternoon as the visiting Diamondbacks play the second contest of their four-game set versus the free-falling Philadelphia Phillies.
Toronto at Baltimore 4:05 PM ET
Even the loss of one of their top sluggers cannot cool off the Toronto Blue Jays, who are mashing opponents into submission behind a franchise record-setting offense. Toronto has scored at least 10 runs in five of the last seven contests and attempts to extend its winning streak to five games at the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Seattle at Boston 4:05 PM ET
After back-to-back shabby outings from their starting pitchers, the Boston Red Sox send Rick Porcello to the mound to face the visiting Seattle Mariners on Saturday in the second of a three-game series. Boston looks to rebound from Friday's 8-4 defeat behind Porcello, who has won all five of his starts at Fenway Park this season.
LA Angels at Oakland 4:05 PM ET
With their three-game skid behind them, the Oakland Athletics look to make it two straight victories Saturday afternoon as they host the Los Angeles Angels for the middle contest of their three-game set. Oakland blew a one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning in Friday's series opener but answered with a rally in the bottom half for the victory and will attempt to spoil the Los Angeles debut of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
Cincinnati at Houston 4:10 PM ET
After avoiding a third consecutive loss with an extra-inning triumph, the Cincinnati Reds visit the Houston Astros on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game interleague series. Cincinnati began its nine-game road trip with a pair of victories in Atlanta but dropped the final two meetings with the Braves before outlasting Houston 4-2 in 11 frames on Friday.
San Francisco at Tampa Bay 4:10 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants are averaging six runs during a six-game winning streak and look to continue that type of production when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday for the second of a three-game series. Brandon Belt has been one of the key figures during San Francisco’s offensive upswing with a nine-game hitting streak, including a solo homer in Friday’s 5-1 victory.
Colorado at Miami 4:10 PM ET
Miami Marlins star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton may have found the perfect remedy for his season-long slump in the Colorado Rockies. The three-time All-Star delivered a two-run single Friday and hopes to continue his dominance against the Rockies on Saturday as the teams continue their four-game series at Marlins Park.
Texas at St. Louis 4:15 PM ET
The Texas Rangers have made themselves quite comfortable during their 10-game road trip while the St. Louis Cardinals have looking anything but at ease at Busch Stadium this season. The American League-leading Rangers will vie for their fifth straight win and seventh in eight outings on Saturday when they continue their three-game interleague series versus the Cardinals.
Chi. White Sox at Cleveland 6:10 PM ET
James Shields gets a third chance to prove himself to the Chicago White Sox when he toes the rubber Saturday at Cleveland in the continuation of a three-game series against the Indians. Acquired in a trade with San Diego earlier this month, Shields has been abysmal through his first two starts with the White Sox, allowing 14 runs in seven innings.
Detroit at Kansas City 8:15 PM ET
After suffering through an eight-game slide, the Kansas City Royals have begun resembling the team that has played in back-to-back World Series. The streaking Royals aim for their seventh win in eight games when they host the Detroit Tigers on Saturday in the third contest of a four-game series.
Atlanta at NY Mets 8:15 PM ET
The Atlanta Braves have enjoyed sustained success on limited occasions this season but will attempt to match a season-high four-game winning streak on Saturday when they continue their series versus the host New York Mets. Atlanta, which won four in a row under former manager Fredi Gonzalez from April 15-19, recorded its third consecutive victory with a 5-1 triumph in the opener of a three-game set on Friday.
Pittsburgh at Chi. Cubs 8:15 PM ET

After falling victim to a three-hit shutout in the series opener, the Pittsburgh Pirates don’t get much of a break when they face Jon Lester and the Chicago Cubs in the second of a three-game set Saturday. Lester has formed a dominant one-two punch along with Jake Arrieta, who threw six scoreless frames in Friday’s 6-0 win as the Cubs improved to 6-1 against Pittsburgh.

Milwaukee at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
After a soft start to the season, Justin Turner is suddenly churning out hits and homers with the lumber. The Los Angeles third baseman looks for another strong game with the bat Saturday after hitting two homers — including the game-tying blast in the eighth inning — and delivering the walkoff single in the 10th as the Dodgers posted a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.
Washington at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
Washington right-hander Max Scherzer has been brilliant in June and looks to post his fourth consecutive victory when the Nationals visit the San Diego Padres on Saturday in the third contest of a four-game set. Scherzer has allowed just 12 hits while compiling a 1.23 ERA in the three starts and has struck out 28 against just three walks.