Preview Roundups
April 30, 2018
Texas at Cleveland 6:10 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians hope to get better pitching than they did in their last series when they host the last-place Texas Rangers on Monday for the opener of their three-game set. The Indians gave up 32 runs - 22 in the final two games - while losing three of four against Seattle and will send Trevor Bauer to the mound to try to turn around their fortunes.
Pittsburgh at Washington 7:05 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates have answered a five-game losing skid with wins in five straight outings fueled on the steam of a few sterling performances on the mound. The National League Central-leading Pirates (17-11) aim to continue their torrid stretch on Monday when they begin a nine-game road trip with the first of four contests versus the Washington Nationals (12-16).
Colorado at Chi. Cubs 7:05 PM ET
After struggling at the plate over the weekend, the Colorado Rockies might be facing the wrong pitching staff in an attempt to turn things around when they begin their three-game road series against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. The Rockies were unable to score more than one run in any contest of their three-game series at Miami and now have to face a Cubs staff that gave up a total of two during a four-game sweep of Milwaukee.
Kansas City at Boston 7:10 PM ET
The Kansas City Royals finally managed to put together a winning streak for the first time this season over the weekend, but their next challenge figures to be a bit more difficult. Two teams on the opposite end of the spectrum get together for the first time in 2018 when the Boston Red Sox host the opener of a three-game set Monday against the Royals.
Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:10 PM ET
After beginning a nine-game road trip with a pair of victories in Kansas City that extended their overall winning streak to eight, the Milwaukee Brewers have seen their bats go into a deep freeze. Milwaukee looks to heat up offensively after totaling two runs during a four-game sweep in Chicago when it visits the Cincinnati Reds on Monday for the opener of their three-game series.
Philadelphia at Miami 7:10 PM ET
Jake Arrieta didn't put his best foot forward in his first start of the 2018 season, exiting after four innings in a no-decision versus the Miami Marlins. Three starts and as many wins later, the 2015 National League Cy Young Award recipient aims for a better showing on Monday as the Philadelphia Phillies (16-11) open a three-game series against the host Marlins (9-18).
Tampa Bay at Detroit 7:10 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Rays' eight-game winning streak might be over, but their surge over the last 1 1/2 weeks has allowed them to remove the stench of their 4-13 start. The Rays hope to continue what has been a successful road trip to this point when they complete the last leg of an eight-game trek with the first of three contests versus the Detroit Tigers on Monday.
NY Yankees at Houston 8:10 PM ET
The runaway train known as the New York Yankees attempt to push their winning streak to double digits when they visit the Houston Astros on Monday for the opener of their four-game series in a rematch of the 2017 American League Championship Series. New York completed a three-game road sweep with Sunday's 2-1 triumph over the Los Angeles Angels, which was its ninth consecutive victory.
Toronto at Minnesota 8:10 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays have wobbled a bit after a surprisingly strong start and hope to string together a pair of wins for the first time in almost two weeks when they visit the slumping Minnesota Twins on Monday for the opener of their three-game series. The Blue Jays dropped six of seven before launching three homers in a 7-2 victory over Texas on Sunday to salvage the finale of their three-game home set.
LA Dodgers at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig’s injury has created an opportunity for top prospect Alex Verdugo, who figures to be in the starting lineup for most of the team's games over the next 10 days. Verdugo is hoping to provide a spark for the sluggish Dodgers, who are three games under .500 as they begin a four-game series against the host Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.
San Diego at San Francisco 10:15 PM ET
Hunter Strickland quietly has emerged as a reliable closer for the San Francisco Giants, who begin a three-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres on Monday. Taking over for injured veteran Mark Melancon, the 29-year-old Strickland has converted five consecutive save opportunities for the Giants, who have won three straight series for the first time since May 2017.
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