For the second consecutive day, a rematch of the 2012 World Series headlines the MLB schedule. While the game Friday didn't exactly live up to the hype -- an 8-2 Giants victory interrupted by rain -- Saturday's match-up between Madison Bumgarner and David Price is almost guaranteed to give FOX its money's worth as the nationally televised game alongside the Orioles and Rays.
Saturday MLB viewing guide: David Price, Madison Bumgarner face off in Detroit
A battle between former Cy Young winner David Price and possible future Cy Young winner Madison Bumgarner marks the second consecutive day the Giants and Tigers have been center stage in MLB.
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The result of the contest may have massive implications on the playoff hopes of each team. The Tigers in particular have seen their playoffs odds drop to a coin flip as they've fallen behind the Royals in the AL Central and are butting up against the Mariners for the final Wild Card spot.
The Giants are much more likely to make the playoffs, with a 90.7 percent chance of reaching October. However, they would much rather pass the Dodgers in the NL West than pin their hopes on a single game by settling for the Wild Card.
Bumgarner was hot during August after stumbling through July, posting a 4-1 record with a 1.57 ERA. Price struggled towards the end of the month and gave up eight runs on Aug. 27 before redeeming himself on Monday with eight strikeouts and just one earned run in seven frames.
Saturday’s MLB Schedule
Time (ET) | Game | TV | Reason to watch |
12:00 p.m. | Pirates at Cubs | ROOT Pittsburgh, CSN Chicago | It’s the continuation of a suspended game from Friday night, which is always fun. |
1:05 p.m. | FOX | With Rays out of contention, their only hope is to play spoiler. But they've nailed the role before. | |
1:08 p.m. | Giants at Tigers | FOX | Madison Bumgarner vs. David Price. Also, Detroit in early September. |
4:05 p.m. | FS1 | The Royals are hoping to extend (or just hold onto) their lead in the AL Central. | |
4:05 p.m. | CSN California, CSN Houston | Scott Kazmir looks to rebound from allowing 13 runs in his last two starts combined. | |
4:05 p.m. | ROOT Pittsburgh, CSN Chicago | The Pirates' playoff hopes are dwindling, but if they keep playing the Cubs they might still have a chance. | |
4:05 p.m. | CSN Philly, MASN | Ben Revere is leading the NL with a .314 batting average, but he's hitting .241 against the Nats. | |
4:10 p.m. | SNY, FS Ohio | Johnny Cueto has a 2.26 ERA overall and a 1.97 ERA at the Great American Ballpark. | |
7:05 p.m. | WGN, SportsTime Ohio | Corey Kluber is trying to single-handedly keep the Indians in the race for October. | |
7:10 p.m. | Rogers SportsNet, NESN | The defending champions! At home! And they are only 21.5 games out of first! | |
7:10 p.m. | FS Midwest, FS Wisconsin, MLB Network | The Brewers are trying to stay alive in the Wild Card. The Cardinals want to start closing the door on the NL Central. | |
7:10 p.m. | FS West, FS North, MLB Network | A surprisingly interesting pitching match-up between Phil Hughes and "Crazy" Cory Rasmus. | |
7:10 p.m. | FS South, FS Florida | Giancarlo. Stanton. | |
8:05 p.m. | Mariners at Rangers | ROOT NW, FS Southwest | The Rangers' first game without Ron Washington. |
8:10 p.m. | FS San Diego, ROOT RM | Joe Wieland's first start since recovering from Tommy John in May of 2012, his rookie year. | |
9:10 p.m. | FS Arizona, SportsNet LA | The Diamondbacks' first game without Kevin Towers. Also, these teams do not like each other. |
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