Seattle at NY Yankees 1:05 PM ET
The Seattle Mariners haven't won a series in more than two weeks, but they'll have their ace on the mound for the rubber match of a three-game road set with the New York Yankees on Sunday. Felix Hernandez will try to pitch the Mariners to their first series victory since taking two at San Diego from June 30-July 1.
Tampa Bay at Toronto 1:07 PM ET
All-Star Chris Archer takes the mound looking to end a three-game winless streak as his Tampa Bay Rays go for an important series victory against the host Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The Rays rallied for a 3-2 win on Saturday to even the series at one apiece and move within 3 ½ games of the first-place New York Yankees in the American League East.
Baltimore at Detroit 1:08 PM ET
If the Detroit Tigers hope to make a real run at their fifth straight American League Central Division title, they are going to need Justin Verlander to pitch like a former Cy Young Award winner. Verlander will try to pick up his first win of the season when the Tigers host the Baltimore Orioles in the finale of a three-game series on Sunday.
Cleveland at Cincinnati 1:10 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians look to put an exclamation point on the season series with their in-state rivals when they visit the Cincinnati Reds for the finale of their three-game set on Sunday. Cleveland improved to 4-1 in this year's Battle of Ohio with Saturday's 9-4 triumph.
LA Dodgers at Washington 1:35 PM ET
A faulty circuit breaker turned the opener of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ three-game series in Washington into a two-day affair, but a light-outs effort on Saturday from Clayton Kershaw evened the series. Two of the most dominant pitchers in the majors will try to match the reigning National League MVP’s performance on Sunday when the Nationals’ Max Scherzer and Dodgers’ Zack Greinke square off in the rubber match.
Miami at Philadelphia 1:35 PM ET
Ryan Howard is making teams that need some punch in the middle of the lineup take notice before the trade deadline with a pair of homers and 10 RBIs in the last eight contests. Howard looks to knock in a run for the fifth straight contest as his Philadelphia Phillies attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon.
Kansas City at Chi. White Sox 2:10 PM ET
Chris Sale is in the midst of one of the most overpowering stretches of pitching in recent history, but the Kansas City Royals have not been baffled by the Chicago White Sox ace. Sale will try to change that Sunday when he takes the mound for the finale of a four-game series against the visiting Royals.
Texas at Houston 2:10 PM ET
Texas manager Jeff Banister lamented about the Rangers’ inability to get important hits when they needed them following his team’s series-opening loss to the Houston Astros on Friday. His charges got it right one day later for only their sixth win in 22 tries and eye their fifth victory in their last seven road contests on Sunday when they meet the Astros in the rubber match of latest edition of the Lone Star Series.
Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 2:10 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates were the hottest team in the league heading into the All-Star break but can’t seem to find that momentum so far in the second half. The Pirates will try to avoid a three-game sweep when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers in the finale on Sunday.
NY Mets at St. Louis 2:15 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals traditionally have enjoyed a considerable advantage at Busch Stadium, posting a majors-best 33-11 record this season while winning 16 of their last 21 home meetings against the New York Mets. The Cardinals look to continue their dominance in the Gateway City and complete a three-game series sweep of the Mets when the teams reconvene on Sunday afternoon.
Minnesota at Oakland 4:05 PM ET
Stephen Vogt and the Oakland Athletics continue to enjoy success at home against the Minnesota Twins. After his walk-off RBI single evened the series, Vogt looks to give Oakland its 11th win in 13 home meetings with Minnesota when the clubs play the rubber match of the three-game set on Sunday.
San Francisco at Arizona 4:10 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants vie for their second consecutive series sweep when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. San Francisco humbled hapless Philadelphia prior to the All-Star break before extending its winning streak to five games with an 8-4 triumph on Saturday.
Colorado at San Diego 4:10 PM ET
The San Diego Padres attempt to extend their winning streak and complete a sweep when they host the Colorado Rockies for the finale of their three-game series Sunday. After claiming the opener, San Diego posted a 5-4 triumph on Saturday for its fourth consecutive overall win.
Chi. Cubs at Atlanta 5:05 PM ET
Jake Arrieta was not selected to the National League All-Star team, but the right-hander has pitched like a star for the Chicago Cubs this season. Arrieta aims for his fourth consecutive victory when he takes the mound Sunday at the Atlanta Braves, one night after Jon Lester carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning as the Cubs evened the series at one game apiece with a 4-0 victory.
Boston at LA Angels 8:05 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox figured out how to keep Mike Trout from dominating a game but forgot to bring their own offense. The Red Sox will try to score at least their first run of the series when they visit the Los Angeles Angels for the third contest of their four-game series on Sunday.
