Preview Roundups
July 06, 2015
Cincinnati at Washington 7:05 PM ET
One day after being swept by the surging Milwaukee Brewers, the Cincinnati Reds face an even hotter team Monday when they visit the Washington Nationals for the start of a three-game series. The Reds have dropped seven of their last nine, while Washington has won 12 of 15 to move a season-high 10 games over .500.
San Diego at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
A.J. Burnett has been among the biggest surprises in baseball this season and will take the ball when the Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres on Monday. Owners of the second-best record in the National League at the season's midway point, the Pirates still trail Central Division-leading St. Louis by six games.
Houston at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
A pair of 10-game winners will square off when the Houston Astros continue their 10-game road trip in the opener of a four-game set at the Cleveland Indians on Monday night. Houston left-hander Dallas Kuechel looks to win his third straight start when he opposes Cleveland's Carlos Carrasco, who came within one out of a no-hitter in his last outing.
St. Louis at Chi. Cubs 8:05 PM ET
Rookie Tommy Pham certainly is adjusting nicely to the majors and looks to continue his impressive run as the St. Louis Cardinals open a four-game series at the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Pham scored both of his team's runs in Saturday's 2-1 victory over San Diego before belting his first career homer and driving in three in a 3-1 triumph the following day.
Baltimore at Minnesota 8:10 PM ET
Prized prospect Miguel Sano plays in front of the Minnesota fans for the first time when the Twins open a three-game series against the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Sano has at least one hit in each game since being recalled and is 6-for-15 with two doubles and two RBIs in four big-league contests.
Toronto at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
Chris Sale has a chance to set a major-league record when he takes the mound for the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Sale has struck out at least 10 batters in eight consecutive starts, tying the all-time mark set by Pedro Martinez with the Boston Red Sox in 1999.
Tampa Bay at Kansas City 8:10 PM ET
Two teams coming off important victories look to build winning streaks when the Tampa Bay Rays visit the Kansas City Royals on Monday to begin a four-game series. The Rays ended a seven-game losing streak with an 8-1 triumph against the New York Yankees on Sunday and the Royals earned only their second win in seven contests by edging Minnesota 3-2 the same afternoon.
Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:10 PM ET
After recording the franchise's second undefeated road trip of at least seven contests, the Milwaukee Brewers vie for their ninth straight victory when they host the Atlanta Braves on Monday in the opener of a three-game series. The Brewers flexed their offensive muscle during the trek, erupting for 53 runs en route to sweeping a four-game series versus Philadelphia and three contests in Cincinnati.
Detroit at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
J.D. Martinez is putting on the type of power display the Detroit Tigers need with slugger Miguel Cabrera sidelined for the next six weeks. Martinez has smacked 10 homers in his last 12 games as Detroit begins a three-game series against the host Seattle Mariners on Monday.
Philadelphia at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
Jimmy Rollins faces his former squad for the first time when the Los Angeles Dodgers open a four-game series against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Rollins was the National League MVP in 2007 and played 14-plus seasons for the Phillies before being dealt to the Dodgers in the offseason.
NY Mets at San Francisco 10:15 PM ET
Following an 0-6 road trip, the San Francisco Giants return home Monday to begin a three-game series against the New York Mets. The Giants will actually arrive in San Francisco about six hours before Monday night’s game after staying Sunday night in Washington, D.C., where they were outscored 14-5 by the Nationals in three games over the weekend.