Preview Roundups
June 06, 2017
Boston at NY Yankees 7:05 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox have put themselves in position to overtake first place in the American League East with a successful week, but the rival New York Yankees are standing in their way. The Yankees will try to extend their advantage over the rest of the AL East when they host the Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
The Baltimore Orioles surrendered their hold on second place in the American League East with back-to-back losses over the weekend but remain in the thick of the race in division. The Pittsburgh Pirates, who visit the Orioles in the opener of a two-game interleague series on Tuesday, are nearly as close to first place in their own division after beginning the trip with a series win at the New York Mets.
Chi. White Sox at Tampa Bay 7:10 PM ET
Two teams looking to turn their fortunes around after rough weekends meet Tuesday night when the Tampa Bay Rays host the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a three-game series. The Rays were outscored 28-7 in a three-game sweep at Seattle to end their road trip 4-5 and the White Sox have surrendered 49 runs while losing five in a row, including 32 in the last three at Detroit.
St. Louis at Cincinnati 7:10 PM ET
Adam Wainwright has allowed just one run while winning four consecutive starts and aims to keep his hot streak going when the St. Louis Cardinals visit the Cincinnati Reds for the second contest of their four-game series on Tuesday. Wainwright has given up just 16 hits in 26 1/3 innings during the stretch after posting a 6.37 ERA through his first seven starts.
LA Angels at Detroit 7:10 PM ET
Coming off their first series sweep of the season, the Detroit Tigers can move over .500 for the first time since May 20 when they open a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. Detroit extended its winning streak to four games after outscoring the Chicago White Sox 32-10 in a three-game set.
Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
Odubel Herrera has taken hitting doubles to a level never experienced before by the Philadelphia Phillies, who play the second of a four-game set Tuesday at the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies center fielder, who struggled mightily for most of the first two months of 2017, became the first Philadelphia player ever to record multiple doubles in three consecutive games with a pair in Monday’s 11-4 victory, giving him six doubles, two homers and eight RBIs in the past three games.
San Francisco at Milwaukee 7:40 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants have been highly successful against the Milwaukee Brewers of late and look to post their 15th win in their last 17 meetings when they visit Miller Park on Tuesday for the second contest of the four-game series. San Francisco may sit 11 games below .500, but it posted a 7-2 triumph on Monday in its initial contest against Milwaukee this season.
NY Mets at Texas 8:05 PM ET
The Texas Rangers spent their weekend getting smoked by the major league-best Houston Astros and are losers of four straight and 10 of their last 12. The New York Mets, who visit the Rangers for the start of a two-game interleague series on Tuesday, are not so hot as well and enter the brief set with losses in four of their last five contests.
Miami at Chi. Cubs 8:05 PM ET
For all the concerns about their early-season performance, the Chicago Cubs find themselves back in a tie atop the National League Central. The Cubs aim for their fifth straight overall win and seventh in a row at home when they face the Miami Marlins in the middle contest of their three-game series on Tuesday.
Houston at Kansas City 8:15 PM ET
The Houston Astros will be attempting to match the franchise record for consecutive victories when they visit the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday for the second contest of their four-game series. Houston posted a 7-3 victory in the opener for its 11th straight overall win - and team-record 11th straight on the road - to move within one of the mark shared by the 1999 and 2004 clubs.
Cleveland at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
Rookie right-hander Antonio Senzatela looks to enhance a solid record at home when his Colorado Rockies host the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday to open a two-game interleague set. Senzatela is 5-1 with a 3.00 ERA in the first six career starts at Coors Field and is making a strong case for a spot on the National League All-Star team next month, but is coming off his second loss of the campaign.
San Diego at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks own one of the best home records in the majors, but that doesn't necessarily mean left-hander Robbie Ray will be thrilled to take the mound at Chase Field on Tuesday night. Ray looks to win his fourth consecutive start when the Diamondbacks open a three-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres.
Toronto at Oakland 10:05 PM ET
The Oakland Athletics hope Ryon Healy continues his hot hitting when they host the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Healy provided all the offense in Oakland's 5-3 triumph on Monday, belting a three run homer in the second inning and a two-run shot just two frames later.
Minnesota at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins are the surprise leaders in the American League Central despite sporting the worst home record in baseball. That's because the Twins have the second-best road record in the majors, which they will try to build upon when they continue their 10-game trek at the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
Washington at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
Jayson Werth will miss the next week or so with a left foot contusion, but don’t expect the minor injury to slow down the streaking Washington Nationals. Werth’s squad is 6-1 on its nine-game road trip and owns the best record in the National League at 36-20 heading into Tuesday’s game against the host Los Angeles Dodgers, who have lost four of their last six.