This week sees the continuation of Interleague games in MLB.\u00c2\u00a0 These\u00c2\u00a0are marketed as special events (yes, even Mariners-Padres!) and, depending on the ballclub, that can either make them more or less likely to be played during daytime.\u00c2\u00a0 Thankfully for us, there are plenty of early contests once Monday and Tuesday are out of the way.<\/p>\n
All times are listed in British Summer Time.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/p>\n
Monday 15 June<\/strong><\/p>\n There are only two games being played in MLB today, neither of which are being played in daylight.\u00c2\u00a0 At five past midnight, the Brewers take on the Indians with Dave Bush and Carl Pavano taking the mound.\u00c2\u00a0 A little later on (03.15), it’s the Angels against the Giants. Barry Zito has faced the Angels many times in the past in the green and gold of Oakland and he\u00c2\u00a0will renew his rivalry with LA wearing the black and orange of the Giants.\u00c2\u00a0 John Lackey starts for the Angels.<\/p>\n Tuesday 16 June<\/strong><\/p>\n We’ve got a full slate of games tomorrow, but once again they are all under floodlights.\u00c2\u00a0 Dutch pitcher Shairon Martis makes arguably the biggest start of his career so far as the Nationals take on CC Sabathia and the Yankees in New York (00.05).\u00c2\u00a0 One hour later, the Windy City series begins at Wrigley. John Danks is scheduled to match up with Carlos Zambrano.<\/p>\n Wednesday 17 June<\/strong><\/p>\n 19.20. White Sox @ Cubs – Floyd (4-5), Wells (0-3) Our first pair of early games should both be exciting contests.\u00c2\u00a0 Games between the two teams in Chicago are always lively affairs, on the diamond and also in the stands.\u00c2\u00a0 Meanwhile you should never overlook the chance to watch Tim Lincecum with the ball in his hand.\u00c2\u00a0 He threw a complete game shutout in his last performance (against the A’s unfortunately) and is carrying on from his Cy Young winning form of 2008.\u00c2\u00a0 Lincecum will face off against the former Giant Matt Palmer who has been a real find for the Angels this season.<\/p>\n Thursday 18 June<\/strong><\/p>\n 17.35. Braves @ Reds – Hanson (1-0), Maloney (0-1)\u00c2\u00a0 Thursday always provides us with a good selection of early games.\u00c2\u00a0 The opener is the National League game of the day in which the highly touted Tommy Hanson continues to introduce himself to Major League hitters.<\/p>\n The rest of the games are Interleague match-ups.\u00c2\u00a0 The Chicago encounter should once again be a real battle, while the Blue Jays-Phillies and Rays-Rockies games both look interesting.\u00c2\u00a0 It almost seems unfair to send the Nationals in against Joba Chamberlain and the Yankees, but that’s their challenge for the day.\u00c2\u00a0 Pirates-Twins and Mariners-Padres might be for their respective fans only.<\/p>\n Friday 19 June<\/strong><\/p>\n 19.20. Indians @ Cubs – Lee (3-6), Harden (4-3)<\/p>\n
\n20.45. Angels @ Giants – Palmer (6-0), Lincecum (6-1)<\/p>\n
\n18.05. Blue Jays @ Phillies – Janssen (2-3), Blanton (4-3)\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0
\n18.05. Nationals @ Yankees – Stammen (0-2), Chamberlain (3-1)\u00c2\u00a0
\n18.10. Pirates @ Twins – Snell (1-7), Blackburn (5-2)\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0
\n19.20. White Sox @ Cubs – Contreras (2-5), Dempster (4-3)\u00c2\u00a0
\n20.10. Rays @ Rockies – Garza (4-4), Jimenez (5-6)\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0
\n20.35. Mariners @ Padres – Washburn (3-5), TBD<\/p>\n