Preview Roundups
April 16, 2021
Atlanta at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
To a man, the Chicago Cubs realize improving their offense is imperative.
St. Louis at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies didn't fare well in their most recent road series, against the New York Mets.
Tampa Bay at NY Yankees 7:05 PM ET
While there will be attention on a hostile rivalry involving inside pitches and hit batters, the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are also focused on reversing their slow starts.
Arizona at Washington 7:05 PM ET
Right-hander Max Scherzer will look to provide some relief for the Washington Nationals bullpen Friday in what has been a hectic week.
Cleveland at Cincinnati 7:10 PM ET
A return home might be what the Cincinnati Reds need to get back on track from a rough road trip. However, they haven't had much success in recent years against the Cleveland Indians, the club they are about to face.
San Francisco at Miami 7:10 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants, who are set to open a three-game road series against the Miami Marlins on Friday, are off to a better-than-expected start.
Baltimore at Texas 8:05 PM ET
Right-hander Mike Foltynewicz is still looking for his first win as a Texas Rangers starting pitcher. But he has some positives to build on as he heads into his start on Friday night against the Baltimore Orioles at Arlington, Texas.
Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 8:10 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers got a day off Thursday while their opponent for Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates, played a home game and traveled.
Minnesota at LA Angels 9:38 PM ET
The Los Angeles Angels will begin a homestand Friday against the Minnesota Twins coming off a road trip that resulted in some changes to the roster.
Detroit at Oakland 9:40 PM ET
Two pitchers who have struggled in different ways this season go head-to-head Friday night when the Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics duel for the second time in their four-game series in Northern California.
LA Dodgers at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the best team in baseball.
Houston at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
It's not unusual for a team to turn over a fifth of its roster during the offseason.