Preview Roundups
May 27, 2018
Atlanta at Boston 1:05 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox designated first baseman Hanley Ramirez on Friday in part to open up more playing time for Mitch Moreland, and the latter is quickly proving he belongs in that spot. Moreland will try to stay hot and lead the Red Sox to a three-game interleague sweep when they host the Atlanta Braves in the series finale on Sunday afternoon.
LA Angels at NY Yankees 1:05 PM ET
There are some who believe 26-year-old Mike Trout has done enough to make the Hall of Fame despite playing the equivalent of roughly 6 1/2 seasons, but every so often he proves he can take his game to yet another level. Following a mammoth performance from the two-time MVP in their last contest, the Los Angeles Angels attempt to steal a three-game set from the host New York Yankees when the teams conclude their season series Sunday.
Baltimore at Tampa Bay 1:10 PM ET
The Baltimore Orioles are last in the American League East in runs scored, and consequently occupy the basement in the division. The Orioles managed three runs in the first two games of their series against the Tampa Bay Rays and will try to manufacture more offense and earn a series win when they visit for the rubber match and close out an 11-game road trip on Sunday.
Houston at Cleveland 1:10 PM ET
It will be a battle of former college teammates and top-three draft picks on the mound when the Houston Astros visit the Cleveland Indians on Sunday afternoon for the finale of a four-game series. Houston’s Gerrit Cole was selected first overall by Pittsburgh in 2011, while Cleveland’s Trevor Bauer went to Arizona two picks later and the former UCLA Bruins meet for the first time in the majors.
Washington at Miami 1:10 PM ET
Mark Reynolds has shown little rust since joining his eighth major-league team and the Washington Nationals have enjoyed quite the run of success since the 34-year-old came aboard. The Nationals (28-22) bid to record their 11th straight win over the Miami Marlins (19-32) on Sunday afternoon when the National League East rivals conclude their three-game series in South Florida.
Chi. White Sox at Detroit 1:10 PM ET
Jose Abreu is on a tear for the Chicago White Sox, who will try to ride their hot-hitting first baseman to a series win when they play the rubber match of a three-game set at the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Abreu homered, doubled twice and singled in four at-bats to power the White Sox to an 8-4 win in Saturday's meeting - his seventh multi-hit effort in the last nine games.
St. Louis at Pittsburgh 1:35 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals seek their first series win in three weeks when they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for the rubber match of a three-game set Sunday afternoon. Jack Flaherty threw six solid innings and Matt Carpenter slugged a home run in the Cardinals' 4-1 win in Saturday's contest, which snapped their three-game slide.
Toronto at Philadelphia 1:35 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves atop the National League East this "late" in the season for the first time since they won the division in 2011, and they can thank their stellar play at home for their accomplishment. A winner of an NL-best 19 home contests, Philadelphia (29-20) bids to continue that trend against former Phillie J.A. Happ and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays (24-28) on Sunday afternoon.
NY Mets at Milwaukee 2:10 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers hope to ride the momentum after their best offensive performance of the season when they go for the series victory Sunday afternoon against the visiting New York Mets. The Brewers recorded season highs in hits (19), winning margin and runs scored during their 17-6 destruction of the Mets on Saturday as they won for the second straight game after being shut out in the series opener Thursday.
Kansas City at Texas 3:05 PM ET
Given how well Shin-Soo Choo has been seeing the ball lately, it is more than a bit ironic he put his name in the record book on what was little more than an educated guess. One day after hitting a milestone home run, Choo looks to lead the Texas Rangers to their second straight series victory Sunday when they wrap up a four-game home set with the Kansas City Royals.
Cincinnati at Colorado 3:10 PM ET
With Scooter Gennett’s campaign for National League Player of the Month in its final push, the second baseman is starting to pull away from the field. The 28-year-old is hitting .392 with eight home runs and 22 RBIs this month for the Cincinnati Reds, who visit the Colorado Rockies on Sunday for the rubber match of their three-game series.
Arizona at Oakland 4:05 PM ET
After receiving a brief glimmer of hope, the Arizona Diamondbacks are back to looking for answers on how to win on the road. Arizona attempts to bounce back from a futile performance as it concludes a dismal nine-game trek Sunday against the Oakland Athletics.
San Diego at LA Dodgers 4:10 PM ET
The San Diego Padres aren’t exactly sure what they have in rookie third baseman Christian Villanueva, but they have every reason to be optimistic. The 26-year-old Villanueva looks to build on his impressive start when the Padres visit the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday for the rubber match of their three-game series.
Minnesota at Seattle 4:10 PM ET
The Seattle Mariners attempt to extend their home winning streak to six games when they host the Minnesota Twins on Sunday for the finale of their three-game series. Seattle won the final three contests of its four-game home set against Detroit last weekend and has taken the first two of this matchup, including a 4-3 triumph in 12 innings on Saturday.
San Francisco at Chi. Cubs 8:08 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs’ major offseason signing hasn’t yet paid many dividends, and he won’t be on the mound as scheduled for the finale of their three-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants on Sunday night. The Cubs had to shuffle their rotation for the rubber match of the set, as Tyler Chatwood will move up a day after prized free agent Yu Darvish was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with triceps tendinitis.