Minnesota at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
The Baltimore Orioles vie for their sixth win in seven outings when they open a four-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Henry Urrutia provided the fireworks on Wednesday, belting his first major-league homer to lead off the ninth inning as Baltimore salvaged a split of its abbreviated two-game interleague series with the New York Mets.
Cleveland at NY Yankees 7:05 PM ET
The New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep to begin their 10-game homestand in style while the Cleveland Indians are limping their way through an 11-game road trip. The Yankees vie for their seventh win in eight outings when they open a four-game series against the reeling Indians on Thursday.
San Francisco at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates own the second-best record in the National League but still face an uphill climb in their division race as they prepare to host the San Francisco Giants on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series. Pittsburgh took two of three from Arizona to improve to 41-19 at home, but they remain five games back of first-place St. Louis in the NL Central.
Texas at Detroit 7:08 PM ET
The Detroit Tigers spent the first part of their week throwing a wrench into the National League wild-card race and plan to do the same in the American League over the weekend. The Tigers will try to keep their offense surging when they host the wild-card hopeful Texas Rangers in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday.
Kansas City at Boston 7:10 PM ET
The American League’s last two World Series representatives will meet up this weekend when the Kansas City Royals visit the Boston Red Sox for the opener of a four-game series on Thursday. The Royals are well on their way to a second straight trip to the playoffs while the Red Sox are well on their way to a second straight last-place finish.
Arizona at Cincinnati 7:10 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks have slipped out of contention for a National
League wild-card berth and attempt to turn around their fortunes when
they open a four-game set against the host Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
Arizona dropped a 4-1 decision to Pittsburgh on Wednesday and has lost
five of its last seven games.
Philadelphia at Miami 7:10 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies begin the post-Chase Utley era when they visit the Miami Marlins on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series. Utley spent his last game in a Philadelphia uniform as a spectator, watching the Phillies avoid a sweep with a 7-4 victory over Toronto on Wednesday while waiting for a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers to be finalized.
Atlanta at Chi. Cubs 8:05 PM ET
When the Chicago Cubs have needed someone to stop a slide, Jake Arrieta has been the man, and he’ll get a chance to do so when the Cubs host the Atlanta Braves to open a four-game series Thursday. Arrieta aims for his 12th consecutive quality start as the Cubs try to get back on track after dropping three straight following a nine-game winning streak.
Tampa Bay at Houston 8:10 PM ET
Carlos Correa provided another highlight in a dazzling rookie season for the Houston Astros on Wednesday with a walk-off RBI single in the 13th inning to beat the Tampa Bay Rays. The 20-year-old shortstop will attempt to add more heroics as the Astros go for the series victory over the visiting Rays in the finale on Thursday night.
Washington at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
Max Scherzer seeks to rebound from his worst outing of the season when
the Washington Nationals close a three-game set against the host
Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Scherzer was touched up for a season-high
six runs in just three innings while losing to the San Francisco Giants on Friday.
Chi. White Sox at LA Angels 10:05 PM ET
The Los Angeles Angels are taking advantage of Chicago's offensive woes
and attempt to finish off a four-game sweep of the visiting White Sox on
Thursday. Los Angeles limited Chicago to four runs and three extra-base
hits — all doubles — while winning the first three contests.
