Preview Roundups
August 20, 2021
Kansas City at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
Two rebuilding teams looking toward next season meet Friday when the Kansas City Royals visit Wrigley Field for the start of a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.
Atlanta at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
The Atlanta Braves visit the Baltimore Orioles this weekend looking to bolster their lead in the National League East.
Minnesota at NY Yankees 7:05 PM ET
Andrew Velazquez described it succinctly when asked what it is like on the field for the New York Yankees these days.
Detroit at Toronto 7:07 PM ET
After losing their way on a 3-6 trip, the Toronto Blue Jays hope to get back on track at home Friday night when they open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers.
Miami at Cincinnati 7:10 PM ET
Homer-happy Joey Votto and the Cincinnati Reds will attempt to continue the road misery of the Miami Marlins while in hot pursuit of a postseason berth, as the four-game weekend series continues Friday in Cincinnati.
LA Angels at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels look to continue swinging hot bats on Friday night when the team opens a three-game series against the host Cleveland Indians.
Chi. White Sox at Tampa Bay 7:10 PM ET
Through 122 games, the Tampa Bay Rays have done their part in fortifying their position as the team with the best record in the American League.
Texas at Boston 7:10 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox will turn to left-hander Chris Sale, in his second start since returning from Tommy John surgery, for damage control as they get set to host the Texas Rangers for a three-game series beginning Friday.
Washington at Milwaukee 8:10 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers learned Thursday night they can't win every game. The Washington Nationals discovered earlier in the week they won't lose every game.
Seattle at Houston 8:10 PM ET
The Houston Astros needed a 10th-inning rally against the cellar-dwelling Kansas City Royals on Thursday to win 6-3, avert a four-game series sweep and snap a four-game losing skid.
Pittsburgh at St. Louis 8:15 PM ET
St. Louis right-hander Miles Mikolas is set to return from arm injuries to start Friday when the Cardinals face the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of the three-game series.
Arizona at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
It has been a mostly forgettable season for the Arizona Diamondbacks. A few years ago, they were a rising team, but now they are one of the worst teams in baseball.
San Francisco at Oakland 9:40 PM ET
Rivals with more at stake than merely regional bragging rights go head-to-head when the San Francisco Giants and host Oakland Athletics open a three-game interleague series on Friday night.
NY Mets at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
Having already made easy work of the New York Mets last week, Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler can continue to show he is ready for the stretch drive when the teams meet again Friday.
Philadelphia at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
Coming off a brutal road trip, the San Diego Padres return home looking to regroup against the Philadelphia Phillies, who have struggled no matter where have played of late.
For more information,
© Sports Direct Inc. All Rights Reserved