Preview Roundups
August 16, 2015
NY Yankees at Toronto 1:07 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays swept the New York Yankees on the road last weekend, and the Yankees are in the process of returning the favor. The Blue Jays will try to avoid a three-game sweep when they welcome New York for the finale of the three-game series on Sunday.
Pittsburgh at NY Mets 1:10 PM ET
Seeking to avoid being swept at home for only the second time this season, the New York Mets send ace Matt Harvey to the mound to face the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday in the finale of a three-game series. The Pirates have won the first two games in extra innings, including Saturday's 14-inning marathon, to improve to 5-0 against New York this season.
Oakland at Baltimore 1:35 PM ET
While the top dogs in the American League East battle it out elsewhere, the Baltimore Orioles are staying within striking distance, and doing so in dramatic fashion. The Orioles, who have won the first two games of their four-game series with Oakland on walk-off homers, hope to sustain their momentum when the set continues Sunday afternoon.
Seattle at Boston 1:35 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox came into the season looking like a team with the best offense in baseball. It took a few months and the team is out of the postseason race, but the offense is finally putting up big numbers and will try to lead the team to a three-game sweep of the visiting Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
Arizona at Atlanta 1:35 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks wrap up a three-game series Sunday at the Atlanta Braves, and the finale’s starters reside on the opposite end of the run-support spectrum. Arizona’s Rubby De La Rosa ranks seventh in the majors in run support per nine innings, getting 6.14 runs, while Atlanta All-Star Shelby Miller sits 93rd (dead last among qualified starters) at 2.54.
Chi. Cubs at Chi. White Sox 2:10 PM ET
The red-hot Chicago Cubs look to match their longest winning streak in 14 years as they go for a three-game sweep of the host Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The Cubs made it nine consecutive wins with a 6-3 victory on Saturday to improve to 15-1 in their last 16 games - their hottest stretch since winning 12 in a row and 15 of 16 in 2001.
Cleveland at Minnesota 2:10 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians attempt to make it two series wins over Minnesota in as many weekends when they host the Twins in the rubber match of their three-game set on Sunday. Cleveland won two of three at home against its American League Central rival last weekend and cruised to victory in Friday's opener at Target Field before dropping a 4-1 decision on Saturday.
Detroit at Houston 2:10 PM ET
The recent struggles of the Los Angeles Angels are the only thing keeping the Houston Astros atop the American League West at the moment. The Astros will try to grab just their fourth win in the last 12 games and maintain their 2 1/2-game lead in the West when they host the Detroit Tigers in the rubber match of a three-game series on Friday.
Philadelphia at Milwaukee 2:10 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers attempt to complete a season sweep when they host the Philadelphia Phillies in the finale of their three-game series on Sunday. Milwaukee swept a four-game set at Philadelphia from June 29-July 2 and posted a 3-1 victory in Friday's opener before rallying for a 4-2 triumph on Sunday.
Miami at St. Louis 2:15 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals look to finish off a three-game sweep and win for the ninth time in 11 games whey host the Miami Marlins on Sunday. St. Louis limited Miami to three total runs while winning the first two games and has allowed three or fewer runs in eight of its past 10 games.
Tampa Bay at Texas 3:05 PM ET
Left-hander Drew Smyly takes a major league mound for the first time since April as his Tampa Bay Rays try to avoid a three-game sweep against the host Texas Rangers on Sunday afternoon. Smyly, who made a strong impression after being acquired by the Rays at the trade deadline last season, suffered a torn labrum after three starts in 2015.
Washington at San Francisco 4:05 PM ET
The Washington Nationals head into Sunday’s series finale against the host San Francisco Giants hoping a rookie can do what Stephen Strasburg, Max Scherzer and Gio Gonzalez failed to achieve in the first three games. Joe Ross will look to snap the Nationals’ five-game losing streak when he matches up against Madison Bumgarner and the Giants, who have won four of their last five.
Cincinnati at LA Dodgers 4:10 PM ET
Zack Greinke is 7-0 over his past eight starts and looks to add another victory Sunday when the Los Angeles Dodgers close a four-game set against the Cincinnati Reds. Greinke has allowed only nine runs - five in one start - over his last 10 outings and leads the majors with a 1.59 ERA.
San Diego at Colorado 4:10 PM ET
The San Diego Padres have dominated Colorado this season and look to wrap up a three-game sweep of the host Rockies on Sunday. San Diego pushed across three runs in the top of the ninth Saturday for a 7-5 victory to improve to 9-2 against Colorado.
LA Angels at Kansas City 8:08 PM ET
While the first-place Royals have all but locked up their first American League Central title since 1985, the Los Angeles Angels continue to fight for their playoff lives as they try to salvage a four-game series split on Sunday in Kansas City. After an unlikely rally against the vaunted Royals' bullpen in the series opener, Los Angeles dropped the next two, including a 9-4 loss on Saturday which trimmed its lead over Baltimore for the second wild-card spot to one-half game.