Preview Roundups
July 02, 2019
Miami at Washington 7:05 PM ET
Anthony Rendon is finally an All-Star after being snubbed a couple times but is perhaps thinking Nationals more than National League as Washington kicks off a six-game homestand Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Rendon hasn't decided whether he'll attend, citing a nagging injury and a desire to potentially use the break to get healthier and concentrate on the second half.
Chi. Cubs at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs' ailing pitching staff will receive a boost when the club visits the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday as Kyle Hendricks is expected to be activated from the injured list following a 2 1/2-week absence due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder. Hendricks' expected return in the second contest of the four-game series comes on the heels of seeing Cole Hamels land on the IL with a left oblique strain.
Boston at Toronto 7:07 PM ET
Left-hander David Price could be the perfect cure for the pitching ills of the Boston Red Sox when he takes the ball in the opener of the three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Boston has allowed 37 runs while losing the last three games, including the past two across the pond in London, but Price is 22-3 with a 2.37 ERA in 31 appearances (30 starts) in his career against the Blue Jays.
Baltimore at Tampa Bay 7:10 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Rays have rebounded from a rough stretch with three straight victories and look to take advantage of the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday in the second contest of their three-game series. The Rays lost 12 of 17 before taking the final two games against Texas over the weekend and rallied for a 6-3 victory over Baltimore on Monday as Kevin Kiermaier launched a go-ahead, three-run homer.
Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:10 PM ET
Christian Yelich set a franchise record by belting his 30th homer prior to the All-Star break after going deep in the series opener against the host Cincinnati Reds on Monday. The reigning National League Most Valuable Player, who homered twice against the Reds in teams' previous series from June 20-23, will look to continue his good fortune on Tuesday as the division rivals reconvene for the second contest of their four-game set.
NY Yankees at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
The streaking New York Yankees return from a wildly successful overseas trip to take on the stumbling New York Mets in the opener of the latest edition of the Subway Series, beginning Tuesday with the first of two at Citi Field. The Yankees scored 29 runs in a pair of wins over the Boston Red Sox in London and returned to the states with a seven-game lead in the American League East.
Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:20 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies endured a rough June in which it went 11-16 and tumbled out of first place in the National League East, but are optimistic after winning five of their past seven games entering Tuesday’s road series opener at the division-leading Atlanta Braves. Philadelphia pitching struggled throughout the month, posting a 5.63 ERA that ranked 28th in the majors while its relief corps pitched to a 6.62 ERA as opponents slashed .317/.389/.579.
LA Angels at Texas 8:05 PM ET
For the second time in just over 10 years, the Los Angeles Angels find themselves in a position where they are forced to cope with an unexpected death of a player. The Angels attempt to begin the healing process following the passing of Tyler Skaggs when they visit the Texas Rangers on Tuesday for the opener of a three-game series after Monday's contest was postponed.
Detroit at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
The Chicago White Sox are trying to remain a factor in the American League wild-card chase and hope to make some hay against the struggling Detroit Tigers, who visit the Windy City for a four-game, three-day series beginning Tuesday. The White Sox won two of three against AL Central-leading Minnesota over the weekend and they've won three of four overall to get within three games of .500.
Houston at Colorado 8:10 PM ET
The weather has turned hot in Denver, turning Coors Field into more of a run-producing factory than usual over the last two homestands and making pitchers' lives hell. Colorado and its opponents each scored 96 runs in the 11 games and the Rockies hope to continue their onslaught when they host the Houston Astros for a two-game interleague set beginning Tuesday.
Cleveland at Kansas City 8:15 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians were at their lowest point after becoming the first team to be shut out in consecutive games by at least 13 runs on Friday and Saturday and are still looking for more out of their offense despite avoiding a sweep with a 2-0 win at Baltimore on Sunday. The Indians will try to break out the bats when they visit the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday for the opener of a three-game series.
Minnesota at Oakland 10:07 PM ET
The Oakland Athletics are playing some of their best baseball of the season as they work toward the All-Star break and have a chance to make a statement against a division leader this week. The Athletics will try to push their winning streak to four straight when they host the American League Central-leading Minnesota Twins in the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday.
San Francisco at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants have been hot at the plate lately, registering 23 runs and 27 hits in back-to-back victories. They hope to keep their feet on the gas when they visit the San Diego Padres on Tuesday for the middle contest of their three-game series.
San Francisco at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
The San Diego Padres saw a four-game winning streak vanish with a difficult loss Sunday. They'll hope for a quick rebound behind another of their promising young pitchers when they begin a three-game series with the visiting San Francisco Giants on Monday.
Arizona at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers are running away with the National League West and one of the reasons is their superb success at home. Los Angeles looks to improve to 34-9 at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday when it opens a two-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
St. Louis at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals have put a season-worst five-game losing streak in the rearview mirror and hope to win a second straight contest when they open a three-game set against the host Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. St. Louis was outscored 30-10 during its skid before posting a 5-3, 11-inning win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday.