After a week back at 4 p.m. ET, Fox Saturday Baseball is back to 1 p.m. Fox has a NASCAR race in primetime thus the early start time for MLB. Once again three games being sent all over the country.
Most of the nation will see Anaheim at Texas. Others will see the Chicago Cubs taking on Milwaukee while some will receive the New York Mets at Miami.
Once again, Joe Buck will take the week off meaning he’ll have called a total of four out of a possible six games. However, with primetime games starting next week, Joe returns. For how long is the question.
We have the preview from Fox Sports for you.
FOX SPORTS NOTES, QUOTES & ANECDOTES
Josh Hamilton & Rangers Host Albert Pujols & Angels on the FOX Saturday Baseball at 12:30 PM ET; Cubs/Brewers & Mets/Marlins Also Featured
HOME RUN HERO HAMILTON RETURNS TO FOX -– It might be safe to say that no MLB player will have a bigger game this season than Josh Hamilton had at the plate Tuesday night. Hamilton, who hit four home runs against Baltimore, returns home to Texas as his Rangers host Albert Pujols and the Angels during the FOX SATURDAY BASEBALL GAME OF THE WEEK this Saturday, May 12 (12:30 PM ET). After a slow start following his tumultuous off-season, Ryan Braun’s powerful bat has returned as he leads the Brewers in a home encounter with the Cubs. In South Beach, David Wright and the Mets get their first glimpse at former shortstop Jose Reyes’ new digs as they take on the Marlins.
Coverage begins with the FOX SATURDAY BASEBALL PREGAME SHOW, a full 30-minute program, originating live from MLB Network’s state-of-the-art Studio 3 in Secaucus, NJ. The show is hosted by MLB Network studio host Greg Amsinger, who is joined by analysts Harold Reynolds and Kevin Millar.
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Anaheim Angels at Texas Rangers, Matt Vasgersian, Eric Karros & Ken Rosenthal, going to 38% of USA
Rangers Ballpark – Arlington, TX
MARKETS INCLUDE: Albuquerque, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, Portland, Providence, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Tulsa
Probable Pitchers: Jerome Williams, RHP (3-1, 3.38 ERA) vs. Matt Harrison, LHP (4-2, 5.11 ERA)Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers, Daron Sutton & Bob Brenly, going to 31% of USA
Miller Park – Milwaukee, WI
MARKETS INCLUDE: Birmingham, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Knoxville, Louisville, Memphis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City
Probable Pitchers: Jeff Samardzija, RHP (4-1, 3.03 ERA) vs. Shaun Marcum, RHP (1-1, 3.41 ERA)New York Mets at Miami Marlins, Kenny Albert & Tim McCarver, going to 23% of USA
Marlins Park – Miami, FL
MARKETS INCLUDE: Atlanta, Buffalo, Charlotte, Fort Myers, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Jacksonville, Miami, New York, Norfolk, Orlando, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Richmond, Washington, West Palm Beach
Probable Pitchers: R.A. Dickey, RHP (4-1, 3.76 ERA) vs. Ricky Nolasco, RHP (4-0, 2.72 ERA)ROSENTHAL: RANGERS’ HAMILTON IN LEAGUE OF HIS OWN -– Tuesday night in Baltimore, Josh Hamilton became only the 16th major leaguer to hit four home runs in one game. Hamilton’s exploits only add to an incredible season he was already having writes MLB on FOX & FOXSports.com reporter Ken Rosenthal. “This was not a night to lament what Hamilton might have become if he had not lost years of his career to injuries, addictions and suspensions nor was it a night to predict what he might earn on the free-agent market next offseason if the Rangers fail to sign him to a new contract. This was a night to celebrate one of the most gifted athletes ever to play the game, to revel in who he is, right now.”
To read more from Rosenthal click here: http://on-msn.com/JwbQrZ.
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