Preview Roundups
April 25, 2017
Houston at Cleveland 6:10 PM ET
Dallas Keuchel has been both remarkably dominant and consistent this season by allowing just one run in each of his last three outings while logging seven innings in all four. The 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner looks to continue his scintillating pitching while the Houston Astros vie for their 10th win in 12 outings on Tuesday when they open a three-game series versus the host Cleveland Indians.
Chi. Cubs at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
After being swept by Pittsburgh at home earlier this month, the Chicago Cubs exacted some revenge by pounding the Pirates in the opener of their three-game series in the Steel City. The Cubs hope to keep the offense rolling when the set continues on Tuesday.
Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
The Baltimore Orioles had their way with the Tampa Bay Rays a year ago and, with Adam Jones reaching a career milestone, showed not much has changed in the first meeting between the teams this season. The American League-best Orioles have won five of six as they continue their three-game series against the visiting Rays on Tuesday night.
Miami at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
Wei-Yin Chen is in his second season of a five-year, $80 million deal, making the veteran left-hander the highest-paid pitcher on the Miami Marlins. With his value to the team underscored by being removed from a potential no-hit bid in his last outing, Chen will be on the mound Tuesday as the Marlins pay a visit to Citizens Bank Park to open a three-game series versus the Philadelphia Phillies.
Atlanta at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
The reeling New York Mets have received little comfort from playing at Citi Field, losing five of six on their current nine-game homestand and eight of nine overall heading into the first of three contests versus the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Ace right-hander Julio Teheran has manhandled the Mets in his last six starts with an 0.63 ERA, and the Braves have made themselves at home at Citi Field by winning seven of the last nine.
NY Yankees at Boston 7:10 PM ET
One of the greatest rivalries in professional sports history resumes Tuesday when the Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees in the opener of a three-game set and the first of 19 renewals this season. The American League East Division combatants have each won 83 meetings over the last nine regular seasons with the teams alternating series victories over the past six years after splitting 18 encounters in each season from 2008-10.
Seattle at Detroit 7:10 PM ET
The Detroit Tigers begin a 10-game homestand with the first of three contests against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday after completing a 4-5 road trip with two straight victories over Minnesota. Detroit (10-8), which shares first place in the Central Division with defending American League champion Cleveland, prevailed 13-4 on Sunday with the help of newcomers John Hicks and Jim Adduci, who replaced Miguel Cabrera (groin) and JaCoby Jones (face) in the lineup.
Cincinnati at Milwaukee 7:40 PM ET
Three weeks into the season and the Cincinnati Reds already have had more than their fill of Eric Thames - with 14 meetings against the Milwaukee Brewers still to go. Losers of five of their last six, the Reds will look to curb the power of the red-hot Thames when they continue their three-game series in Milwaukee on Tuesday night.
Minnesota at Texas 8:05 PM ET
Ervin Santana has been perhaps the most unhittable pitcher in the majors and looks to continue his sizzling stretch when the Minnesota Twins visit the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night for the second of a three-game series. Minnesota snapped the Rangers' four-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory in the series opener, improving to 5-1 in its last six in Arlington.
Kansas City at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
Danny Duffy is pitching like an ace in the early stages of the season and looks to produce his fifth consecutive stellar outing when the Kansas City Royals visit the Chicago White Sox for the middle contest of their three-game series on Tuesday. Duffy has allowed only four runs in four starts and has been one of the American League's top starters since moving into the rotation in the middle of May 2016.
Toronto at St. Louis 8:15 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals hope to pick up right where they left off at Busch Stadium when they kick off their 10-game homestand with the opener of a three-game interleague series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. St. Louis recorded a trio of 2-1 home victories over Pittsburgh last week before visiting Milwaukee for a four-game set.
Washington at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
The Colorado Rockies delivered the opening salvo in a four-game series between the National League's top two teams and look to defeat the visiting Washington Nationals again on Tuesday. Colorado racked up 14 hits while posting an 8-4 victory on Monday that improved its record to 14-6, matching the 2011 club for the second-best start in franchise history.
San Diego at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks are cleaning up at Chase Field and look to improve their National League-best home record to 10-2 when they entertain the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Arizona held on for a 7-6 victory in the opener of the three-game set on Monday to match the mark for the best 11-game home start in franchise history set in 1999 and tied in 2008.
Oakland at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
The Oakland Athletics attempt to shake off an embarrassing loss as they continue their stretch of 15 consecutive divisional contests Tuesday, when they visit the Los Angeles Angels for the opener of a three-game series. Oakland began its string against American League West rivals with three losses before reeling off five straight wins, but its streak was halted Sunday with an 11-1 setback against Seattle.
LA Dodgers at San Francisco 10:15 PM ET
The Christian Arroyo era has begun for the San Francisco Giants, who are hoping their top hitting prospect can help jump-start their anemic offense. Arroyo forced his way into the lineup with an impressive start in the minors and made his major-league debut Monday at third base for the Giants, who continue their three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.