Preview Roundups
July 28, 2016
Colorado at NY Mets 1:10 PM ET
The New York Mets had a chance to earn a series win and put themselves in a better position with the trade deadline approaching but are instead picking up the pieces after a devastating loss. The Mets will try to bounce back when they host the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday.
Colorado at NY Mets 1:10 PM ET
The New York Mets had a chance to earn a series win and put themselves in a better position with the trade deadline approaching but are instead picking up the pieces after a devastating loss. The Mets will try to bounce back when they host the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday.
Colorado at NY Mets 1:10 PM ET
The New York Mets had a chance to earn a series win and put themselves in a better position with the trade deadline approaching but are instead picking up the pieces after a devastating loss. The Mets will try to bounce back when they host the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday.
Arizona at Milwaukee 2:10 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks look to string together two big offensive efforts when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday for the finale of their four-game set. Yasmany Tomas belted two home runs for the second time in four games as the Diamondbacks totaled 12 hits en route to an 8-1 victory on Wednesday after dropping the first two contests of the series.
Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:10 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies hope to rediscover their offensive touch Thursday as they continue their 10-game road trip with the opener of a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves. Philadelphia has scored a total of one run in its last two contests and fell to 2-4 on its trek with Wednesday's 11-1 setback against Miami.
St. Louis at Miami 7:10 PM ET
If the season ended today, the Miami Marlins would be in the National League wild card game while perennial contenders to St. Louis Cardinals would be on the outside looking in. The Cardinals will try to turn the tables and make up some ground when they visit the Marlins in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday.
Baltimore at Minnesota 7:10 PM ET
The American League East-leading Baltimore Orioles look to avoid a third consecutive loss when they visit the Minnesota Twins on Thursday to make up a contest that was rained out on May 9. Baltimore, which owns a two-game division lead over Toronto, was limited to seven runs during a three-game series against Colorado that began with a 3-2 victory but ended with back-to-back defeats.
Chi. White Sox at Chi. Cubs 8:05 PM ET

The Chicago Cubs have struggled to score runs against the dregs of the Chicago White Sox starting rotation, and now they have to face their crosstown rivals’ ace. Volatile left-hander Chris Sale returns from a suspension to face the Cubs on Thursday as the visiting White Sox try to claim three of four in the Crosstown Cup. 

Chi. White Sox at Chi. Cubs 8:05 PM ET

The Chicago Cubs have struggled to score runs against the dregs of the Chicago White Sox starting rotation, and now they have to face their crosstown rivals’ ace. Volatile left-hander Chris Sale returns from a suspension to face the Cubs on Thursday as the visiting White Sox try to claim three of four in the Crosstown Cup. 

Kansas City at Texas 8:05 PM ET
Cole Hamels, who hasn't allowed an earned run in his last two starts, attempts to defeat Kansas City for the second time in six days when the Texas Rangers host the struggling Royals on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series. Hamels allowed an unearned run and five hits in 5 1/3 innings of the 7-4 triumph over Kansas City.
Boston at LA Angels 10:05 PM ET
David Price once again tries to find his past form when the Boston Red Sox open an 11-game road trip with Thursday's opener of a four-game set against the Los Angeles Angels. Price is 1-3 with a 5.30 ERA over his last six starts and has been touched for 11 or more hits in three of the outings.
Washington at San Francisco 10:15 PM ET
The Washington Nationals continue their nine-game road trip with four in San Francisco beginning Thursday and seem to be catching the Giants at the right time. First-place San Francisco lost nine of 11 since the All-Star break after a 2-1 setback to Cincinnati on Wednesday to see its advantage shrink to 2 1/2 games over Los Angeles in the National League West while East-leading Washington boasts a four-game advantage over Miami following Wednesday's 4-1 victory over Cleveland.