Preview Roundups
August 02, 2015
Kansas City at Toronto 1:07 PM ET
The recent acquisitions made by the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals in the days leading up to the trade deadline wasted little time contributing to their new teams, striking blows against each other in what has the look of a potential playoff showdown. One day after overcoming a four-run deficit to end a three-game losing streak, the Royals attempt to salvage a four-game split in Toronto on Sunday.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 1:10 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to chase down the first-place St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Central, but another division opponent keeps putting a dent in their pursuit. The Pirates on Sunday attempt to salvage a split of their four-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds, who have won nine of 12 meetings between the teams this season.
San Diego at Miami 1:10 PM ET
Jose Fernandez can become only the third pitcher in major-league history to win his first 16 decisions at home when the Miami Marlins wrap up a three-game series against the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Making his sixth start since returning from Tommy John surgery, Fernandez is 15-0 with a 1.19 ERA in 23 career starts at Marlins Park.
Detroit at Baltimore 1:35 PM ET
Gerardo Parra wasted little time adjusting to his new team, ripping a double in his first at-bat to extend his hitting streak to 15 games. Parra looks to continue his good fortune as the Baltimore Orioles vie for their eighth win in nine outings on Sunday when they wrap up a four-game series versus visiting the Detroit Tigers.
Tampa Bay at Boston 1:35 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Rays badly need a strong pitching performance from Jake Odorizzi as they attempt to avoid a three-game sweep against the host Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The Rays have allowed 18 runs and 24 hits in the first two contests of the series to extend their losing streak to three and fall to three games under .500 (51-54) for the first time this season.
Atlanta at Philadelphia 1:35 PM ET
Ryan Howard, Domonic Brown and the Philadelphia Phillies are showing no signs of slowing down while the visiting Atlanta Braves seemingly can't pick themselves off the ground. The red-hot Phillies vie for their 13th win in 15 outings since the All-Star break when they attempt to complete a four-game sweep of the listless Braves on Sunday afternoon.
NY Yankees at Chi. White Sox 2:10 PM ET
The Chicago White Sox attempt to secure their third straight series win when they host the New York Yankees on Sunday in the rubber match of their three-game set. Chicago was pounded in Friday's opener before bouncing back with an 8-2 victory on Saturday, their eighth win in 10 contests.
Arizona at Houston 2:10 PM ET
The Houston Astros attempt to post their fifth consecutive home series win when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday in the rubber match of their three-game interleague set. Houston has won four straight home series since splitting four games with the New York Yankees from June 25-28 and hasn't lost a set at Minute Maid Park since dropping two of three to the Chicago White Sox at the end of May.
Seattle at Minnesota 2:10 PM ET
Hisashi Iwakuma strives to continue his dominance of Minnesota hitters when the Seattle Mariners conclude a four-game series against the host Twins on Sunday. The native of Japan has allowed just two runs - both unearned - in 33 2/3 career innings en route to a 5-0 record against Minnesota.
Chi. Cubs at Milwaukee 2:10 PM ET
Anthony Rizzo is on a roll and so are the Chicago Cubs, who aim for a four-game sweep at Milwaukee on Sunday. Rizzo has homered in four straight games and the Cubs have won each of those affairs, including a 4-2 triumph on Saturday which also included seven-plus strong innings by Kyle Hendrick.
Colorado at St. Louis 2:15 PM ET
Although mired in an atrocious stretch on the road, the Colorado Rockies can salvage a split of their four-game series with a win against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. The Rockies had dropped 18 of their previous 23 road contests before banging out 11 hits in Saturday's 6-2 victory.
San Francisco at Texas 3:05 PM ET
Mike Leake is in the midst of a hot streak as he makes his San Francisco debut in Sunday's finale of a three-game set against the Texas Rangers. Leake was acquired from Cincinnati for two minor-leaguers and allowed only two runs while winning his last four starts for the Reds.
Cleveland at Oakland 4:05 PM ET
Sonny Gray blanked Cleveland three weeks ago and attempts to put together another stellar showing when the Oakland Athletics host the Indians in the finale of a four-game series Sunday. Gray allowed two hits, one walk and struck out six while posting a 2-0 victory over Cleveland on July 12.
LA Angels at LA Dodgers 4:10 PM ET
Rookie Joc Pederson could return to the starting lineup Sunday as the Los Angeles Dodgers look to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Angels, who have lost five straight and eight of their last nine. Manager Don Mattingly rested Pederson for the last two games after the outfielder ended July by hitting .169 with one home run and five RBIs.
Washington at NY Mets 8:08 PM ET
The New York Mets have a chance to move into a tie for first place in the National League East on Sunday night when they host the division-leading Washington Nationals in the finale of a three-game series. The Mets have recorded a pair of one-run victories and can post their first three-game sweep of Washington since May 25-27, 2009.