Preview Roundups
June 28, 2017
Philadelphia at Seattle 3:40 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies are the worst road team in the majors, but they are in position to notch a two-game sweep when they visit the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday afternoon. Philadelphia rolled to an 8-2 victory in the series opener to end a three-game slide and improve to 11-31 on the road.
Colorado at San Francisco 3:45 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants look to continue kicking the visiting Colorado Rockies while they're down as they attempt to complete a three-game sweep when the National League West rivals square off on Wednesday afternoon. San Francisco halted its own five-game slide with a 9-2 triumph in the series opener before rallying to post a 14-inning victory on Tuesday and extend Colorado's skid to seven contests.
Chi. Cubs at Washington 7:05 PM ET
After seeing their depleted lineup dominated by a two-time Cy Young Award winner, things don’t get much easier for the Chicago Cubs. One night after Max Scherzer and four relievers combined on a two-hitter, the Cubs face another tall task when the host Washington Nationals send Stephen Strasburg to the mound for the third of a four-game series on Wednesday.
Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
Left-hander Blake Snell hopes restart his season after a strong stint in the minors when he returns to take the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday in the second of a three-game interleague series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates. Snell went 5-0 in seven starts with Triple-A Durham after struggling through eight outings (0-4) with the Rays to open 2017.
Baltimore at Toronto 7:07 PM ET
Mark Trumbo's statistics this season show that he's paid only modest dividends on the three-year, $37.5 million contract he signed in the offseason, although the Toronto Blue Jays might disagree with his value. Trumbo looks to continue his torrid play versus the Blue Jays on Wednesday when the visiting Baltimore Orioles vie for a series victory over their American League East rivals at Rogers Centre.
Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:10 PM ET
The Cincinnati Reds are surrendering home runs with alarming regularity, although they were quick to flex their muscles with four of their own in the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Reds look to ride the power game once again on Wednesday when they vie for a home series victory over the National League Central-leading Brewers at Great American Ball Park.
Minnesota at Boston 7:10 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox are sitting alone atop the American League East for only the second time this season despite the fact that the reigning Cy Young Award winner is tied for the most losses in the majors. Rick Porcello can win back-to-back starts for the first time this season as the Red Sox host the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in the third of a four-game set.
NY Mets at Miami 7:10 PM ET
While 25-year-old JT Riddle celebrated the passing of the torch at shortstop for the Miami Marlins by breaking out of a long slump Tuesday, 43-year-old Ichiro Suzuki picked an opportune time to show he can still make an impact coming off the bench. The host Marlins eye their eighth victory in 12 meetings against the New York Mets when the National League East rivals continue a three-game set Wednesday.
Texas at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
Adrian Beltre missed nearly the first two months of the season due to injury, but he's quickly making up for lost time. The four-time All-Star has homered in three straight games to move into 39th place on the all-time list and hopes to keep the momentum going when the Texas Rangers continue their four-game set at the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.
Kansas City at Detroit 7:10 PM ET
The 2017 edition of the Detroit Tigers has not fared well against unfamiliar opponents, but no American League Central team has done better inside the division. The Tigers eye their sixth straight victory against division foes Wednesday when they continue a three-game set against the visiting Kansas City Royals.
NY Yankees at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
Masahiro Tanaka has gone more than seven weeks without a victory but the New York Yankees are hoping the Japanese right-hander can build on an sterling performance when they continue their four-game series at the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. The teams have traded one-run wins after Chicago scored twice with two out in the ninth inning on Tuesday.
Oakland at Houston 8:10 PM ET
The Oakland Athletics have turned the tables on a season of disappointment away from home, outscoring their foes by a 24-9 margin en route to winning the first four contests of their six-game road trip. The cellar-dwelling Athletics aim to continue their ascent against the first-place Houston Astros on Wednesday when the American League West rivals play the second contest of their three-game series at Minute Maid Park.
St. Louis at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached 50 wins at the fastest rate in franchise history and look to add to the total when they host the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Arizona rallied from a three-run deficit to post a 6-5, 10-inning victory on Tuesday in the opener of the three-game series to post its 50th win in just its 78th game.
LA Dodgers at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
Joc Pederson is rediscovering his power stroke in the latter half of the month and aims to continue his recent production when the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Pederson launched a three-run homer in Tuesday's 4-0 victory and has gone deep in five of his last 12 games after hitting just two in his first 38 contests this season.
Atlanta at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
The Atlanta Braves continue their quest to reach .500 on Wednesday when they visit the San Diego Padres for the midddle contest of their three-game series. Atlanta kicked off its six-game road trip Tuesday with a 3-0 victory that moved it within two wins of the break-even mark.