Preview Roundups
September 03, 2016
San Francisco at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET

Two of the game’s top pitchers square off when Jake Arrieta and the Chicago Cubs play host to Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants in the third of a four-game series Saturday. The Cubs have claimed the first two games between the potential National League playoff opponents.

Houston at Texas 4:05 PM ET
The Texas Rangers' success versus the in-state rival Houston Astros has paved the way to the club holding the best record in the American League. The red-hot Rangers will vie for their seventh consecutive victory overall and 13th in 15 outings against the Astros this season on Saturday when the Lone Star State adversaries continue their three-game series at Globe Life Park in Arlington.
St. Louis at Cincinnati 4:10 PM ET
The Cincinnati Reds have taken more than their fair share of lumps this season, but the cellar-dwelling club has proven to be a tough customer when battling with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Reds will look to even their season series with the Cardinals at seven wins apiece and claim a series victory on Saturday when the National League Central rivals continue their three-game set in Cincinnati.
Toronto at Tampa Bay 6:10 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays have played better than .500 baseball against their three closest competitors in the American League East this season, but the last-place Tampa Bay Rays are another story. The Blue Jays have lost eight of 14 games in the season series as they prepare to visit the Rays on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set.
NY Yankees at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
Having lost five consecutive series to American League East rivals, the Baltimore Orioles turned to a familiar formula in an effort to halt the streak. The Orioles smacked four home runs in an 8-0 beating of the visiting New York Yankees on Friday and can clinch a series victory with another win on Saturday.
Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
The presence of Matt Kemp in the middle of the Atlanta Braves lineup has provided a boost and the outfielder looks to continue his positive impact when the National League's worst team visits the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Kemp went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and four RBIs in Friday’s 8-4 victory, and is hitting .265 with four homers and 23 RBIs in 30 games with his new team.
Milwaukee at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
Ivan Nova looks to remain undefeated since switching leagues when he takes the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday in the second contest of their three-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. The Pirates were blanked for the second time in three games and saw their losing streak reach four with Friday's 1-0 setback.
Chi. White Sox at Minnesota 7:10 PM ET
Todd Frazier has struggled with his batting average all season, but his power display has been one of the few bright spots for the Chicago White Sox. Frazier has matched his career high of 35 home runs - breaking the franchise mark for a third baseman of 34 set by current manager Robin Ventura in 1996 - and looks to record a new personal best when Chicago hosts the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in the third contest of their four-game set.
Miami at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians' impressive play at Progressive Field has the club on the cusp of returning to the postseason for the first time in three years. Winners of four in a row, the Indians look to remain unbeaten on their 10-game homestand when they continue their three-game interleague series versus the Miami Marlins on Saturday night.
Washington at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
The New York Mets seemed to be turning things around with a recent 9-2 stretch, but they've since endured a couple of difficult days. The Mets will try for a much-needed victory when they host the Washington Nationals on Saturday in the continuation of a three-game series between the National League East rivals.
Detroit at Kansas City 7:15 PM ET
Yordano Ventura never has lost to the Detroit Tigers and looks to keep that perfect mark intact when the Kansas City Royals host their American League Central rival on Saturday in the second contest of their three-game series. The Tigers extended their winning streak to four games with a 7-6 win over Kansas City on Friday.
Arizona at Colorado 8:10 PM ET
The Colorado Rockies look to keep alive their playoff hopes as they seek their sixth win in seven contests when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Colorado is not yet counting itself out of the National League wild-card race as it trails St. Louis for the second spot by 5 1/2 games.
Boston at Oakland 9:05 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox appear to have overcome last week's mini-slump and continue to have their sights set on the American League East title. Boston continues its quest for the crown when it visits the Oakland Athletics on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game series.
LA Angels at Seattle 9:10 PM ET
The Seattle Mariners ended an untimely five-game losing streak in the series opener and look to defeat the Los Angeles Angels for the second straight night on Saturday in the middle contest of their three-game set. Seattle registered 13 hits in Friday's 11-8 triumph for only its second victory in 10 games.
San Diego at LA Dodgers 9:10 PM ET
Yasiel Puig is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers after a monthlong demotion to Triple-A Oklahoma City and is aiming for a strong finish to a substandard season. Puig, who has come under sharp criticism for his attitude and occasional lack of professionalism, figures to be in right field for the second straight night when the Dodgers host the San Diego Padres on Saturday.