Preview Roundups
April 21, 2018
Toronto at NY Yankees 1:05 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a rare loss on Thursday but bounced right back the next day by pounding the ball as usual. The Blue Jays will try to ride their solid offense to a 14th win in 18 games when they visit the New York Yankees on Saturday.
Kansas City at Detroit 1:10 PM ET
The Kansas City Royals needed an error in the ninth to push across the winning run in the second game of a doubleheader at Detroit on Friday, but it lifted a huge weight off them. The Royals ended a nine-game losing streak with a 3-2 win and have a chance to post back-to-back victories for the first time when they continue their four-game series against the Tigers on Saturday afternoon.
Cincinnati at St. Louis 2:15 PM ET
The Cincinnati Reds proved to be the elixir for what ailed the St. Louis Cardinals last week, and little appears to have changed between the National League Central rivals a few days later. The Cardinals attempt to improve to 6-0 against the Reds this season and secure a 10th straight win overall against Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon, when the clubs continue their three-game series in St. Louis.
Cleveland at Baltimore 4:05 PM ET
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman is coming off the worst year of his career, winning once in 24 appearances and posting an exorbitant 7.84 ERA. The 2017 season has started in similar fashion for the 30-year-old Tillman, who seeks his first win since May 7 when he makes his first home start against the visiting Cleveland Indians on Saturday afternoon.
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia 4:05 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates are cold at the plate right now, and it's showing in the standings. The Pirates will try to string some hits together and keep their chances at a series split alive when they visit the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday in the third of a four-game series.
Minnesota at Tampa Bay 6:10 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Rays turned a crushing loss into a satisfying victory with some late heroics in the series opener and go after their first three-game winning streak of the season Saturday when they host the Minnesota Twins. The Rays coughed up a four-run lead in the eighth inning and needed to score in the bottom of the ninth and 10th to earn an 8-7 triumph Friday night for their third win in their last four games.
Houston at Chi. White Sox 7:10 PM ET
Following a long stretch during which their offense was inconsistent at best, the Houston Astros have unlocked their run-scoring potential during their seven-game road trip. Riding the powerful bats of George Springer and Carlos Correa, the Astros eye a fifth straight victory on Saturday, when they visit the Chicago White Sox for the middle contest of their three-game series.
NY Mets at Atlanta 7:10 PM ET
One night after rolling out star pitcher Noah Syndergaard in Friday’s 5-3, 12-inning road victory over the Atlanta Braves, the visiting New York Mets hand the ball to another standout Saturday as Jacob deGrom gets the nod for the third game of the series. The Mets bounced back from Thursday’s series-opening loss, getting Yoenis Cespedes to shake off a four-strikeout night with the go-ahead single in the 12th inning for New York’s 19th victory in its past 26 games in Atlanta.
Miami at Milwaukee 7:10 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers have been downright stingy during their four-game winning streak and look to continue the trend when they host the Miami Marlins on Saturday for the third contest of their four-game series. Milwaukee has allowed a total of three runs during its string of success, posting three shutouts in the process - including Friday's 8-0 triumph.
Seattle at Texas 8:05 PM ET
Texas veteran Bartolo Colon apparently has a lot left in his 44-year-old right arm, and he will be on the mound when the Rangers host the Seattle Mariners on Saturday in the second contest of a three-game set. Colon took a perfect game into the eighth inning of his last start against the Houston Astros before allowing a double to Josh Reddick.
Chi. Cubs at Colorado 8:10 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs are trying to put together their longest streak of sustained offensive success this season, and they’re in the right place to do it. The inconsistent Cubs hope for a third straight big performance at the plate when they continue their three-game road series against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.
San Diego at Arizona 8:10 PM ET
The San Diego Padres remain the only team in the major leagues that has never thrown a no-hitter, but they came awfully close Friday. One day after Tyson Ross took a no-no into the eighth inning before allowing a double, the Padres aim for back-to-back wins Saturday when they continue their three-game series against the host Arizona Diamondbacks.
Boston at Oakland 9:05 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox have gotten off to a tremendous start this season and look to continue their success Saturday, when they visit the Oakland Athletics in search of their ninth consecutive victory. Boston rolled to a 7-3 triumph in the opener of the three-game series on Friday to become the fifth team in the live-ball era to win 17 of its first 19 contests and first since Milwaukee in 1987.
San Francisco at LA Angels 9:07 PM ET
Desperate to kick-start their anemic offense, the San Francisco Giants hope they've found a long-term solution in outfielder Mac Williamson. After belting a two-run homer in his season debut Friday, the 27-year-old will surely be in the lineup again Saturday when the Giants continue their three-game series against the host Los Angeles Angels.
Washington at LA Dodgers 9:10 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers couldn't solve Max Scherzer in the series opener and now get a look at Stephen Strasburg when they host the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The Dodgers had their four-game winning streak halted on Friday while Washington improved to 3-1 on its nine-game road trip.
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