Preview Roundups
August 10, 2018
Washington at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs have faced their share of poor offenses recently, but the quality of competition figures to ramp back up in fairly short order. Boasting only an 11-10 record since the Midsummer Classic, the Cubs hope to find some more consistency beginning this weekend when they host the Washington Nationals on Friday in the opener of a three-game set.
Boston at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
Although the Boston Red Sox lost for the first time this month in their last outing, Mookie Betts only enhanced his candidacy for American League MVP. The three-time All-Star looks to get his Red Sox back on the winning track Friday when they visit the Baltimore Orioles for the opener of a four-game set.
Texas at NY Yankees 7:05 PM ET
The New York Yankees have rattled off four consecutive victories since enduring a season-worst five-game slide and look to post another when they host the Texas Rangers on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. Neil Walker homered from both sides of the plate on Thursday as New York went deep a total of five times en route to a series-opening 7-3 win.
Tampa Bay at Toronto 7:07 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Rays are playing a lot of close games as they get set to visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday for the opener of their three-game series. The Rays have been involved in six straight one-run contests, with Thursday's 5-4 victory over Baltimore representing just their second win during the stretch.
Arizona at Cincinnati 7:10 PM ET
David Peralta has turned it on since the calendar shifted to August, going a sizzling 18-for-33 with seven extra-base hits (three doubles, triple, three homers). Peralta aims to continue his sterling performance at the plate on Friday as the Arizona Diamondbacks (64-52) begin a nine-game road trip with the first of three contests against the Cincinnati Reds (50-65).
NY Mets at Miami 7:10 PM ET
The New York Mets begin an unconventional 10-day, 11-game, five-city road trip on Friday when they play the opener of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins (47-69). The Mets (47-65) will play sets against last-place teams Miami and Baltimore, a one-game makeup tilt versus the New York Yankees as well as a five-game series at National League East-leading Philadelphia.
Minnesota at Detroit 7:10 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins' long-shot hopes to inch back into the American League Central race were all but extinguished when they lost three of four at Cleveland, culminating with a pair of walk-off losses. Now 11 games back of the Indians, Minnesota resumes its seven-game road trip when it visits the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers head south to open a three-game series Friday against the Atlanta Braves, and the top two teams in the National League wild-card race are anxious to move past frustrating losses Thursday. The Brewers carried a two-run lead into the ninth inning against San Diego before three relievers melted down in an 8-4 defeat, while the Braves were forced to cover six innings with a pair of pitchers making their big-league debuts in a 6-3 loss at Washington.
Cleveland at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians are on cruise control in the American League Central, owning an 11-game lead over Minnesota after posting a second straight walk-off win over the Twins on Thursday. Winners of five of their last six, the Indians will open a six-game road trip with the first of three at the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
Seattle at Houston 8:10 PM ET
Mitch Haniger's first game at the top of the batting order was an outstanding success, and the 27-year-old All-Star looks to duplicate his efforts when the Seattle Mariners visit the Houston Astros on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. Haniger recorded a season-high four hits, including a leadoff homer to spark a 14-hit attack as the Mariners posted an 8-6 win in the series opener.
St. Louis at Kansas City 8:15 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals are riding a hot streak led by Matt Carpenter and are threatening to sneak into the postseason in the National League. The Cardinals will try to get started on another series win when they visit the Kansas City Royals for the opener of the latest "I-70 series" on Friday.
LA Dodgers at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers aim for their seventh straight win at Coors Field on Friday, when they continue their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies. Chris Taylor and Brian Dozier homered in the ninth inning of Thursday’s 8-5 victory to help the Dodgers move into a first-place tie with idle Arizona in the National League West.
Oakland at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
The Oakland Athletics just finished up a 7-1 homestand to occupy the No. 2 wild card spot in the American League, and they don't appear to be slowing down. The Athletics will try to pad their win total when they visit the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.
Philadelphia at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies are clinging to first place in the National League East but are not off to a great start on their road trip. The Phillies will try to turn the page when they continue the trip by visiting the last-place San Diego Padres in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.
Pittsburgh at San Francisco 10:15 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants are streaking in opposite directions as they attempt to remain in postseason contention. Pittsburgh seeks its fourth straight victory when it visits San Francisco on Friday for the second contest of their four-game series.