Preview Roundups
August 09, 2016
Texas at Colorado 3:10 PM ET
The Colorado Rockies may be without star Carlos Gonzalez on Tuesday as they host the American League West-leading Texas Rangers in the second contest of their four-game, home-and-home interleague set. Gonzalez, who missed two of Colorado's previous four games due to a sprained left ankle, exited Monday's series opener in the second inning with inflammation.
Cleveland at Washington 7:05 PM ET
A possible World Series preview will take place this week when the American League Central-leading Cleveland Indians visit the National League East-leading Washington Nationals on Tuesday for the opener of a two-game interleague series. The Nationals own a comfortable lead in their division while the Indians are trying to fight off a challenge from the Detroit Tigers.
San Diego at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
Unable to capitalize on a rather soft spot in the schedule, the Pittsburgh Pirates remain in contention for a National League playoff slot despite hovering around the .500 mark. Pittsburgh continues a stretch of games against well-below .500 clubs when the visiting San Diego Padres open a three-game set at PNC Park on Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay at Toronto 7:07 PM ET
Devon Travis is doing his best to carve out a full-time role as the Toronto Blue Jays' leadoff hitter. The 25-year-old looks to follow up a career-best four-hit performance in the opener and give manager John Gibbons added incentive to keep him atop the lineup on Tuesday, when host Toronto vies for a series victory over the American League East-rival Tampa Bay Rays.
NY Yankees at Boston 7:10 PM ET
The modern chapterr of the rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees kicked into high gear in the offseason between 2003 and 2004, when Alex Rodriguez was at the center of the controversy. Rodriguez, who ended up with New York that winter, will begin his final series in Boston when the Yankees visit the Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday.
Arizona at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
The New York Mets have fallen off the pace in the race for a National League wild card spot and are hoping a turn in the schedule can get them back on track. The Mets will begin a six-game homestand and a stretch of nine straight games against teams with losing records when they host the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks in the opener of a three-game set on Tuesday.
San Francisco at Miami 7:10 PM ET
Brandon Crawford did his best to give ailing manager Bruce Bochy quite the get-well gift by recording Major League Baseball's first seven-hit performance in 41 years in the series opener. With Bochy (undisclosed) expected to exit the hospital and return to his post in the dugout, Crawford will look to continue the hit parade on Tuesday as the Giants vie for a series victory over the host Miami Marlins.
LA Angels at Chi. Cubs 8:05 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs have won seven straight as they kick off a 10-game homestand with a pair against the Los Angeles Angels beginning Tuesday. "This is trending in the right direction," manager Joe Maddon told reporters after Chicago completed a three-game sweep in Oakland with a 3-1 victory Sunday for its 10th win in the last 11 games. "It's up to us to take care of maintaining that."
Houston at Minnesota 8:10 PM ET
Jose Altuve received his first day off this season in the series opener with Minnesota but will be back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, when the Houston Astros visit the Twins for the second contest of their four-game series. Altuve, who leads the major leagues with a .356 batting average, had played in 202 consecutive games - the longest streak in baseball at the time - before sitting out on Monday.
Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:10 PM ET
Matt Kemp is endearing himself to his new team with some spirited play of late. The 31-year-old looks to continue the warm feelings within the Atlanta Braves' dugout as the club vies for its fourth straight win and 10th in 14 outings in Tuesday's game versus the host Milwaukee Brewers.
Chi. White Sox at Kansas City 8:15 PM ET
Coming off their first series win since June, the Kansas City Royals attempt to maintain a pulse in the postseason chase when they host the skidding Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game set. The reigning World Series champions won the final two games against Toronto over the weekend, allowing a combined three runs in the two victories.
Cincinnati at St. Louis 8:15 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals registered a stunning comeback in the series opener and look to ride the momentum to another victory when they host the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday in the second contest of their three-game set. The Cardinals were one out away from being blanked on Monday before erupting for five ninth-inning runs to post a 5-4 victory.
Baltimore at Oakland 10:05 PM ET
All-Star third baseman Manny Machado has four homers and nine RBIs over the past two games and hopes to continue his power surge when the Baltimore Orioles visit the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday in the second contest of a four-game series. The recent display has increased Machado's round-tripper count to 26, nine shy of his career high set last season.
Detroit at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
The Seattle Mariners look to continue their strong play on their homestand and move closer to a wild-card spot when they host the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Seattle owns a 6-2 record on its 10-game stretch at Safeco Field after posting its fourth consecutive victory, a 3-0 triumph in the series opener Monday.
Philadelphia at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
In a season when the Los Angeles Dodgers have placed a total of 26 players on the disabled list, rookie shortstop Corey Seager has emerged as their most reliable and dangerous offensive threat. The 22-year-old looks to continue his extended hot streak Tuesday as the Dodgers seek their fourth straight win against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.