Preview Roundups
April 13, 2018
Atlanta at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET

The upstart Atlanta Braves have held their own against some of the National League’s best teams, and they’ll face another big test with a three-game road series against the Chicago Cubs that begins Friday. Atlanta has split six games with Washington en route to a 7-5 start and now faces another of the expected contenders for the NL pennant.

St. Louis at Cincinnati 6:40 PM ET
The Cincinnati Reds' pitching staff seemingly has gone to great lengths to make opposing offenses look good this season, and the series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals was no exception. After surrendering four homers and 11 walks - three with the bases loaded - en route to their fifth straight loss, the reeling Reds aim to stop the bleeding Friday in the second contest of their four-game set versus the visiting Cardinals.
Colorado at Washington 7:05 PM ET
DJ LeMahieu looks to follow up the second multi-homer performance of his career when the Colorado Rockies visit the Washington Nationals on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with two blasts and four RBIs in Thursday's series-opening 5-1 victory and already is halfway to last season's total of eight homers.
Baltimore at Boston 7:10 PM ET
The Baltimore Orioles finally figured out how to get their bats going in a win on Wednesday, just in time to visit the Boston Red Sox for the opener of a four-game series on Friday. Sluggers Chris Davis and Jonathan Schoop each broke out of lengthy slumps in a 5-3 triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays after the Orioles managed two runs in the first two games of the series.
Milwaukee at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
The New York Mets are off to the best start in franchise history and own the top record in the majors as they prepare to open a six-game homestand with the first of three contests against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. The red-hot Mets are riding an eight-game winning streak after wrapping up a perfect road trip with a three-game sweep at the Miami Marlins.
Philadelphia at Tampa Bay 7:10 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies are venturing south to face the Tampa Bay Rays to begin a three-game series and six-game road trip on Friday, but they are hoping their fortunes don't follow suit after winning five of their last six games. Philadelphia will also bid to take the first step in avenging its horrid interleague record from 2017, as its 5-15 mark matched Cincinnati for the worst in the majors.
Pittsburgh at Miami 7:10 PM ET
Gregory Polanco's power stroke lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to another series win Thursday in Chicago and they will try to stay hot on the road when they open a three-game set at the Miami Marlins on Friday. Polanco went deep twice in a 6-1 win over the Cubs to give the Pirates a 5-1 road mark.
Toronto at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays hope to continue their strong start and begin the process of winning a fourth consecutive series when they visit the surging Cleveland Indians on Friday to open a three-game set. Toronto, which put itself in a big hole last season with nine losses in the first 10 games and a 6-17 record through April 28, has won eight of 11 since dropping the first two contests of 2018 while going 3-0-1 in series despite a 5-3 loss at Baltimore on Wednesday.
NY Yankees at Detroit 7:10 PM ET
The Detroit Tigers could not find their offense while being swept in a four-game series at Cleveland and will need to produce at the plate to keep up with their next opponent. The Tigers return home on Friday to host the powerful New York Yankees in the opener of a three-game series.
Chi. White Sox at Minnesota 8:10 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins hope to have the opportunity to extend their winning streak to four games on Friday, but their contest against the visiting Chicago White Sox is in jeopardy as rain and snow are in the forecast. Minnesota recorded its third straight victory on Thursday, a 4-0 triumph in the opener of its four-game series against Chicago.
Texas at Houston 8:10 PM ET
Left-hander Cole Hamels gets a chance to avenge an Opening Day loss as he takes the mound for his fourth start of the season when the Texas Rangers visit the Houston Astros on Friday night in the opener of a three-game set. The Rangers dropped three of four versus the Astros to open the season and became the first team to 10 losses after a three-game by the Los Angeles Angels.
LA Angels at Kansas City 8:15 PM ET
The Los Angeles Angels attempt to remain unbeaten on their seven-game road trip when they visit the Kansas City Royals on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. Los Angeles is 4-0 on its trek and has won seven straight on the road - and five in a row overall - after posting a 7-1 victory in Thursday's series opener.
Arizona at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers may have won the National League West in each of the last five seasons, but there is no question the Arizona Diamondbacks have enjoyed the upper hand in their divisional rivalry lately. The Diamondbacks seek a 10th straight regular-season victory against the Dodgers on Friday when they conclude the final leg of a nine-game road trip with the first of three games in Los Angeles.
Oakland at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
The Oakland Athletics are aiming to ride the momentum of an epic hitting performance when they open a three-game series on Friday against the host Seattle Mariners. After producing a total of one run and eight hits in back-to-back defeats, the Oakland bats erupted for 21 hits in a 16-6 dismantling of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
San Francisco at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants have lost their last five series at Petco Park but took a step toward reversing the trend with Thursday's convincing 7-0 victory over the host San Diego Padres. Buster Posey is 15-for-34 with two home runs during his 10-game hitting streak for the Giants, who continue their four-game series against the Padres on Friday.