XFINITY’s #5ToFollow - Monday, August 12th

1. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. New York Yankees

Details: Monday, August 12 @ 7:00 PM ET - Yankee Stadium - New York, NY

Watch or record here: ESPN on XFINITY

Why Watch: Mike Trout has just turned 22 and is already making his second run at an MVP season. Trout, the reigning rookie of the year and a known Yankee killer, holds a .500 career average vs. the Bronx Bombers. Will Trout and the Halos strike first or will Yankees’ 10-game winner Hiroki Kuroda take care of business?

#5ToFollow Insider: Danny Faris - @ohshootitsdan

Danny Faris is an MLB Fan Cave dweller and a diehard Angels fan. Danny has watched more baseball this season than most, and will be tweeting live from the Cave in NYC. Get ready to tweet baseball Monday night with Danny on Twitter.

Follow - @OhShootItsDan

2. 2013 Emirates Airline US Open Series - Western & Southern Open - Men’s First Round (Tennis)

Details: Monday, August 12 @ 7:00 PM ET - Lindner Family Tennis Center - Cincinnati, OH

Watch or record here: ESPN2 on XFINITY

Why Watch: Defending champion Roger Federer is ready to make a triumphant return to the court in Cincinnati. The Western & Southern Open is the perfect primer for the year’s last major, the US Open. Get ready for awesome tennis talent as the top players in the world prepare for the Open in the Apple.

#5ToFollow Insider: W&S Open - @CincyTennis

@CincyTennis provides you a behind-the-scenes look inside a tournament where the world’s best come together to tune up for a major.

Follow - @CincyTennis

3. Antigua vs. Barbados - Caribbean Premier League - Cricket (Yes, Cricket)

Details: Tuesday, August 13 @ 7:50 PM ET - Sir Vivian Richards Stadium - North Sound, Antigua

Watch Here: ESPN3 on XFINITY

Why Watch: When it comes to cricket, the Barbados Tridents are the best there is in the Caribbean Premier League. With a 4-0 record, the undefeated Tridents will try to extend their winning ways against the 1-2 Antigua Hawksbills. The Hawksbills will have a tough time on the “field” as Shakib Al Hasan, the Tridents’ best bowler, will be bringing it Tuesday night. If you’ve never watched cricket, the Tridents will be a great example of how to play this global sport.

#5ToFollow Insider: Mazher Arshad - @cricket_U

Mazher Arshad is the top cricket journalist and statistician on Twitter. If you have a question on how to play or are wondering how these teams are bowling, click follow and tweet Mazher.

Follow - @cricket_U

4. Little League Softball World Series - Semifinals

Details: Tuesday, August 13 @ 7:00 PM ET - Alpenrose Stadium – Portland, OR

Watch or record here: ESPN2 on XFINITY

Why Watch: The stage is set as the best national and international teams take the field to prove one thing - who is the best? The stakes will be high Tuesday night as four teams enter the semifinals but only two will survive.

#5ToFollow Insider: Little League Softball World Series - @LLsoftball

If you’re tuning in to the LLSWS, you’ve got to follow the tourney’s official account. For scouting reports on teams and the biggest stories out of Portland, follow @LLsoftball.

Follow - @LLsoftball

5. Texas A&M vs. Alabama - #CFBTop25

Details: Tuesday, August 13 @ 8:30 PM ET - Replay

Watch or record here: ESPNU on XFINITY

Why Watch: This is the game when Johnny Manziel became Johnny Football. Where David slayed Goliath. Where Tuscaloosa came tumbling down. If you want chill bumps from one of the best collegiate games in years, get ready for the 2013 NCAA CFB season by re-watching A&M vs. Bama Tuesday night.

#5ToFollow Insider: ESPNU - @ESPNU

To get you ready for 2013, ESPNU has been highlighting the best college football games of 2012. Tweet the U, using #CFBTop25 and tell them you’re ready for some college football Tuesday night.

Follow - @ESPNU

For more behind the scenes insights from the biggest sporting events and inside information on sports & social media, make sure to follow Vance McCullough, the XFINITY Sports Guy, @XFINITYSports.