Preview Roundups
June 16, 2019
Boston at Baltimore 1:05 PM ET
The Baltimore Orioles own both the worst overall record in the majors and the worst mark at home, winning just 25 percent (9-27) of their games at Camden Yards. That home record gets even worse with a visit from the Boston Red Sox, who have won 17 of their last 19 in Baltimore and will look to complete a three-game sweep in Sunday afternoon's series finale.
LA Angels at Tampa Bay 1:10 PM ET
The Los Angeles Angels earned a victory without any help from their three best hitters Saturday and look to finish off a series victory just 24 hours later when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays for the finale of a four-game set. Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani were both 0-for-4 while Albert Pujols was rested Saturday, but the Angels received three homers and solid pitching en route to a 5-3 victory after splitting the first two games of the series.
Texas at Cincinnati 1:10 PM ET
In a season during which multiple major-league teams are on pace to shatter club home-run records, the Texas Rangers have enjoyed plenty of success recently despite a lack of power. The Rangers eye their 14th victory in 20 contests on Sunday, when they attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Cincinnati Reds.
Pittsburgh at Miami 1:10 PM ET
Garrett Cooper and Harold Ramirez have been remarkably steady in a lineup that has struggled to score runs in 2019, and the Miami Marlins received sizeable contributions from both players in their latest victory. The Marlins go for a third win in their last four contests following a six-losing streak Sunday when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the rubber match of their three-game set.
Cleveland at Detroit 1:10 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians go after their first series sweep since April when they visit the struggling Detroit Tigers for the finale of a three-game set between American League Central rivals Sunday afternoon. Cleveland recorded 13 runs to win the series opener before grinding out a 4-2 triumph Saturday for its seven win in 10 games overall, and improved to 44-17 against the Tigers since the start of the 2016 season.
St. Louis at NY Mets 1:10 PM ET
The New York Mets seemingly have to sweat it out every time they go to the bullpen, but they managed to grab one win on Saturday. The Mets will try to keep things out of the hands of the beleaguered relief corps when they go for a split of a four-game series while hosting the St. Louis Cardinals in the series finale on Sunday.
Philadelphia at Atlanta 1:20 PM ET
Cesar Hernandez struggled in the leadoff spot following a season-ending injury to Andrew McCutchen, but the Philadelphia Phillies second baseman delivered from the eighth spot to pull his team within 1 ½ games of first place entering Sunday’s series finale at the Atlanta Braves. Hernandez finished 2-for-4 with a two-run, ninth-inning single in Saturday’s 6-5 victory, ending Atlanta’s eight-game winning streak and giving the Phillies just their sixth victory in their past 15 contests.
Arizona at Washington 1:35 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks own a sub-.500 record at home but they have managed to stay in the National League wild card chase thanks to their superb play away from Chase Field. The Diamondbacks will wrap up a successful 10-game road trip when the play the finale of a four-game series against the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon.
NY Yankees at Chi. White Sox 2:10 PM ET
A game left just to the relievers was apparently all the New York Yankees needed to turn around their pitching woes, but it's the offense that's set to get a huge boost. The Yankees will try to bash their way to a series split when they visit the Chicago White Sox for the finale of a four-game series on Sunday.
Toronto at Houston 2:10 PM ET
The Houston Astros will try to finish off another successful homestand on a good note when they aim for a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The Astros have taken the first two meetings of the set by a combined score of 22-4, improving to 5-2 on the homestand and 27-10 on the year at Minute Maid Park.
Kansas City at Minnesota 2:10 PM ET
With their third straight series win already locked up, the Minnesota Twins attempt to complete a sweep when they host the Kansas City Royals on Sunday for the finale of their three-game set. Minnesota overcame a three-run deficit Saturday and posted a 5-4 victory to improve to 4-1 on its nine-game homestand.
San Diego at Colorado 3:10 PM ET
A pair of rookie right-handers face the daunting task of slowing down an offensive assault on Coors Field, where the Colorado Rockies host the San Diego Padres on Sunday in the finale of their four-game series. The teams have combined for 65 runs, 13 homers, 97 hits and 24 walks in the series with San Diego's Nick Margevicius already 0-2 with a 10.00 ERA versus Colorado this season, while the Rockies' Peter Lambert seeks a third straight victory to start his career.
Milwaukee at San Francisco 4:05 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants aim for their second straight series sweep when they put a season-high four-game winning streak on the line against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. After taking two meetings with San Diego earlier in the week, the Giants have claimed the first two matchups with the Brewers, rallying for an 8-7 triumph Saturday.
Seattle at Oakland 4:07 PM ET
The Seattle Mariners struggled offensively in Saturday's loss, which is something they likely will have to get used to for the time being. Seattle, which has traded slugger Edwin Encarnacion, concludes its nine-game road trip when it takes on the Oakland Athletics on Sunday in the finale of their three-game series.
Chi. Cubs at LA Dodgers 7:05 PM ET
After moving back into a first-place tie with Milwaukee atop the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs look to take another step forward on Sunday in the finale of their four-game series against the host Los Angeles Dodgers. Chicago dropped the first two games of the set before rallying for a 2-1 victory on Saturday.