Preview Roundups
July 23, 2021
Arizona at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
Amid a dismal season, the Arizona Diamondbacks are currently playing some of their best baseball. They're on a run that started with a victory over the Chicago Cubs, and they will aim for a season-high fifth straight win in Friday's series opener against the Cubs in Chicago.
Washington at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo recently said he believes his team's best baseball is ahead.
Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies appeared ready to challenge the New York Mets for first place in the National League East.
San Diego at Miami 7:10 PM ET
Right-hander Joe Musgrove is aiming to reverse a disturbing trend.
St. Louis at Cincinnati 7:10 PM ET
The spark that renewed a rivalry between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds is not expected to be available this weekend as the two clubs meet in Cincinnati for another three-game series starting Friday night.
Toronto at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
The New York Mets are just a week away from bringing back their black alternate jerseys on July 30. What they could really use heading into their longest homestand of the season, though, is one of the pitchers who wore the black jerseys from the late 1990s through 2012.
Tampa Bay at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
Nelson Cruz looks to make a good first impression on Friday when the Tampa Bay Rays play the second contest of their four-game series against the host Cleveland Indians.
NY Yankees at Boston 7:10 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox look to build off a bizarre series-opening victory as they take on the visiting New York Yankees in the second contest of a four-game set Friday night.
Chi. White Sox at Milwaukee 8:10 PM ET
Two teams firmly in control of their respective divisions meet Friday when the Chicago White Sox begin a three-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers.
LA Angels at Minnesota 8:10 PM ET
One day after dealing All-Star designated hitter Nelson Cruz to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Minnesota Twins will start another player who has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate.
Texas at Houston 8:10 PM ET
By almost every statistical measure the Houston Astros are one of the best teams in baseball, and at 19 games over .500 they have a viable shot at claiming home-field advantage should they maintain their current pace and qualify for the postseason.
Detroit at Kansas City 8:10 PM ET
If only the Kansas City Royals could play all their games against the Milwaukee Brewers and not have to play the resurgent Detroit Tigers.
Pittsburgh at San Francisco 9:45 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants hope to avoid a letdown when they open a three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Oakland at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
In the past, Matt Olson going up against an All-Star left-hander might have been seen as a bit of a mismatch.
Colorado at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
So much for easing David Price back into a starting role.