Preview Roundups
April 23, 2021
Milwaukee at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
Managers and players alike aren't going to place a lot of emphasis on April results. Of course, carrying the momentum from a three-game series sweep sure beats the alternative for the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers.
Oakland at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
The Oakland A's will try to extend their 11-game winning streak when they open a three-game series against the host Baltimore Orioles on Friday evening.
Toronto at Tampa Bay 7:10 PM ET
While their recent six-game road trip did not match a franchise record, the Tampa Bay Rays are happy with the way the road swing unfolded.
Kansas City at Detroit 7:10 PM ET
Entering the season, the American League Central race was expected to come down to the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins.
NY Yankees at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
The New York Yankees aim to follow up an encouraging offensive performance when they play the second contest of their four-game series against the host Cleveland Indians on Friday.
Washington at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
An unlikely comeback to not only spare Jacob deGrom an undeserved loss but actually earn him the win last Saturday seemed as if it might be the early season spark the New York Mets needed.
Seattle at Boston 7:10 PM ET
Playing left field in Fenway Park isn't easy.
Arizona at Atlanta 7:20 PM ET
The Atlanta Braves may get slugger Ronald Acuna Jr. back in the lineup on Friday when they open a seven-game homestand against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
LA Angels at Houston 8:10 PM ET
The first order of business for the Los Angeles Angels following their 8-2 road loss to the Houston Astros on Thursday was a status check on superstar center fielder Mike Trout.
Texas at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
Reigning American League MVP Jose Abreu is batting just .150 with nine strikeouts in six home games this season as the Chicago White Sox face the visiting Texas Rangers.
Pittsburgh at Minnesota 8:10 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates, who open a series Friday against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis, have found some footing despite being in a rebuilding season.
Cincinnati at St. Louis 8:15 PM ET
Starting pitchers Sonny Gray and Kwang Hyun Kim will continue their comeback from back injuries when the Cincinnati Reds visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.
Philadelphia at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
A walk-off hit to avoid a sweep was a bit of good news for a Philadelphia team dealing with several setbacks.
Miami at San Francisco 9:45 PM ET
Alex Wood hopes to win over his new fans after years of visiting with their hated rival when the veteran left-hander starts for the host San Francisco Giants against the Miami Marlins on the second night of a four-game series Friday.
San Diego at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
On top of his game early in his 14th major league season, Clayton Kershaw's next challenge is to deliver again against the team he just faced.