Preview Roundups
April 17, 2021
Arizona at Washington 1:05 PM ET
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Luke Weaver looks to follow up on his stellar last start when he faces the host Washington Nationals on Saturday.
Tampa Bay at NY Yankees 1:05 PM ET
By the eighth inning on Friday, some fans were so annoyed with the New York Yankees losing another game to the Tampa Bay Rays, they voiced their displeasure by throwing balls onto the field. Plus, some others were urging other fans to throw back foul balls hit by the Yankees.
Toronto at Kansas City 2:10 PM ET
Following day-long rain in the Kansas City area Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Royals will play a split doubleheader Saturday. The first game will be at the original time for the first pitch, 1 p.m. Central time. The second game will start at 5:10 p.m.
Atlanta at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
Atlanta Braves starter Kyle Wright uncorked a quartet of hit by pitches in Friday's road victory against the Chicago Cubs.
Atlanta at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs will look to continue their hit parade and win the series against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on Sunday night.
Chi. White Sox at Boston 4:05 PM ET
After winter weather blindsided the Boston area Friday, the Red Sox and Chicago White Sox will plan to play their four-game series over the course of three days beginning Saturday evening.
St. Louis at Philadelphia 4:05 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies will look for their seventh win in eight home games this season when they host the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.
Detroit at Oakland 4:07 PM ET
Rookie sensation Casey Mize will aim to build on his first major league win when the Detroit Tigers oppose the host Oakland Athletics on Saturday afternoon.
Cleveland at Cincinnati 4:10 PM ET
When right-hander Sonny Gray makes his 2021 debut on Saturday, the Reds will try to extend their dominance at home, and Gray will look to continue his own solid history against the Cleveland Indians.
NY Mets at Colorado 5:10 PM ET
There are not many days off during a 162-game baseball season, but the New York Mets are idle almost as much as they're playing this season.
San Francisco at Miami 6:10 PM ET
Miami Marlins pitcher Daniel Castano wore a black cowboy hat for his postgame press conference on Friday night, and that was only one of the many surprising things that have happened to this franchise in the past week.
Toronto at Kansas City 6:10 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays might need to send some gear to Ward Melville High School in East Setauket, N.Y. After all, their starter for Friday's game against the Royals in Kansas City, Steven Matz, will be their second straight starting pitcher to graduate from that school.
Toronto at Kansas City 6:10 PM ET
Following day-long rain in the Kansas City area Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Royals will play a split doubleheader Saturday. The first game will be at the original time for the first pitch, 1 p.m. Central time. The second game will start at 5:10 p.m.
Baltimore at Texas 7:05 PM ET
A matchup between rookie right-handers highlights the second of three games between the Baltimore Orioles and the host Texas Rangers on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.
Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 7:10 PM ET
besides, Pittsburgh Pirates management pretty much did that in the offseason with an overhaul of the rotation and some of the top offensive talent -- but the team certainly has turned things around.
LA Dodgers at San Diego 8:40 PM ET
If the next 18 meetings between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are anything like Friday night's first clash of the season ... well, it could be a season unto itself.
NY Mets at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
The New York Mets head out on a six-game road trip as a well-rested team. Not by their choice, however.
Minnesota at LA Angels 9:07 PM ET
Minnesota will play the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif., but what lineup Twins manager Rocco Baldelli goes with is anybody's guess.
Houston at Seattle 9:10 PM ET
It's only a couple of weeks into the season, but the Seattle Mariners already have shown they're a team that doesn't quit.