Preview Roundups
August 08, 2017
Detroit at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
The relative weakness of the National League Central is keeping the Pittsburgh Pirates in the race despite a sub-.500 record. The Pirates will try to draw one game closer to the first-place Chicago Cubs when they host the Detroit Tigers in the second of a four-game home-and-home interleague series on Tuesday.
Miami at Washington 7:05 PM ET
The power battle between Giancarlo Stanton and Bryce Harper did not disappoint in the series opener between Washington and Miami Marlins on Monday, and the final result was one the Nationals are seeing a lot. The Nationals will try to clinch a series split and move 23 games over .500 when they host the Marlins in the second of the four-game series on Tuesday.
NY Yankees at Toronto 7:07 PM ET
New York Yankees rookie Aaron Judge was the talk of the town in the tabloids prior to the All-Star break, amassing a majors-best 30 homers while heightening expectations in the Big Apple. The 25-year-old has slowed considerably since then, but looks to gain momentum from a three-run homer in his last outing when the visiting Yankees open a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday at Rogers Centre.
Boston at Tampa Bay 7:10 PM ET
Second baseman Dustin Pedroia could return to a lineup suddenly crowded with more than capable infielders as the first-place Boston Red Sox begin a crucial five-game road trip Tuesday with the first of two against the Tampa Bay Rays. Pedroia missed eight contests with a knee injury, but Boston turned a half-game deficit to New York in the American League East into a three-game lead during that span with a weekend series looming at Yankee Stadium.
Colorado at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
Corey Kluber looks to continue his dominant run on the mound when his Cleveland Indians host the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday to open a two-game interleague series between a pair of teams in playoff position. Kluber joined Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and Nolan Ryan as the only pitchers since 1913 to strike out at least eight in 12 straight starts when he fanned 11 to beat the New York Yankees last time out.
San Diego at Cincinnati 7:10 PM ET
The Cincinnati Reds might not be near the top of the standings in the Nationals League, but it's still a lot of fun to watch them hit. The Reds will try to put on another power display and grab a second consecutive win when they host the San Diego Padres in the second of a four-game series on Tuesday.
Texas at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
After getting a close-up view of what life is like in the penthouse over the weekend, the New York Mets hope for better results when they host the Texas Rangers on Tuesday in the opener of a two-game interleague series. The Mets have dropped four in a row and seven of eight after getting steamrolled by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies sit in last place in the National League East, but have reasons to be optimistic entering the opener of a two-game series Tuesday at the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies have dominated their division rival through 2017, sweeping a four-game series from Atlanta in Philadelphia to end last month and improve to 9-2 against the Braves this season while leadoff hitter Cesar Hernandez continues to impress since returning from an oblique injury in mid-July.
Milwaukee at Minnesota 8:10 PM ET
Minnesota Twins standout Miguel Sano hopes to return to the lineup Tuesday after a three-game absence when his club hosts the Milwaukee Brewers in the second contest of their four-game series. The All-Star third baseman has been sidelined with a bruised left hand since being hit by a pitch Friday but resumed taking batting practice Monday.
Houston at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
Dallas Keuchel looks to rebound from his first loss of the season as the American League-best Houston Astros begin an eight-game road trip on Tuesday with the first of three contests against the struggling Chicago White Sox. The 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner has authored two lackluster starts since returning following an eight-week absence with a pinched nerve in his neck.
St. Louis at Kansas City 8:15 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals have a chance to move above the .500 mark for the first time since June 1 when they resume their four-game, home-and-home series at the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. The Cardinals have won three in a row following Monday's 11-3 victory and are 4-3 heading into the finale of their eight-game road trip.
LA Dodgers at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been scorching hot as the summer goes on, winning 13 of their last 14 overall and 24 of 27 since July 4 to all but put the National League West title on ice. On pace for 115 wins this season, the Dodgers look to inch closer to that staggering total on Tuesday when they begin to wrap up a nine-game road trip with the first of three contests at the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Seattle at Oakland 10:05 PM ET
The Seattle Mariners are hoping a change of uniform will provide a spark for newly acquired Yonder Alonso when they continue their pursuit of a postseason berth in Tuesday's opener of a two-game set at the Oakland Athletics. The Mariners are 4-3 on their nine-game road trip and are only one game behind the Kansas City Royals for the second wild card spot in the American League.
Baltimore at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado appeared destined for a lost season when he entered July with a .216 batting average but is suddenly scalding the baseball entering Tuesday's contest against the host Los Angeles Angels. The Orioles' star hit a tiebreaking grand slam in Monday's 6-2 series-opening victory -- one day after driving in five runs -- and is 17-for-38 over the last nine games.
Chi. Cubs at San Francisco 10:15 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs have looked like defending World Series champions since the All-Star break and seek another victory when they visit the sinking San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Chicago is 16-7 since getting the opportunity to recharge after registering a 5-3 victory in Monday's opener of the three-game set.