Preview Roundups
June 01, 2018
NY Yankees at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
The New York Yankees and host Baltimore Orioles will try again Friday night to begin their series in Camden Yards after rain washed out Thursday's scheduled opener. It marked the seventh time that the Yankees have had a game called off or suspended due to inclement weather, and they've played a major league-low 21 road games.
Chi. Cubs at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET

Most of the Chicago Cubs’ starting pitchers were dominant in the last turn through the rotation, and the one exception will try to turn things around Friday. Right-hander Tyler Chatwood looks to follow his peers and bounce back from consecutive rough outings when the visiting Cubs play the second of a four-game series against the New York Mets.

Toronto at Detroit 7:10 PM ET
The Detroit Tigers are making a spirited charge during their 12-game homestand, winning back-to-back series to move into second place in the American League Central. The surging Tigers (26-30) could see additional good news in the form of the return of Miguel Cabrera to the lineup on Friday when they open a three-game set versus the Toronto Blue Jays (25-31).
Washington at Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
The Atlanta Braves sit in first place in the National League East entering Friday’s home matchup with the Washington Nationals, after using a strong pitching performance to capture the opener of a four-game series pitting the division’s top two teams. Three Atlanta pitchers combined to hold the Nationals to five hits in Thursday’s 4-2 triumph, ending Washington’s six-game winning streak and vaulting the Braves ½-game ahead of the Nationals at the top of the division.
Milwaukee at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
The best team in the National League meets the worst in the American League when the Milwaukee Brewers visit the Chicago White Sox on Friday in the opener of a three-game interleague series. The Brewers are winners of 11 of their last 14 games to improve to 36-21 and ascend to the top of the NL Central.
Boston at Houston 8:10 PM ET
The top two strikeout pitchers in the American League will go head-to-head when the visiting Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros resume their four-game series on Friday night. Boston ace left-hander Chris Sale, the major league leader with 308 strikeouts in 2017, ranks second in the AL this season behind Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole.
Cleveland at Minnesota 8:10 PM ET
All-Star infielders Francisco Lindor and Jose Ramirez look to continue their red-hot hitting when the visiting Cleveland Indians go after a seventh straight win Friday night against the slumping Minnesota Twins. Ramirez homered for his third straight game and Lindor was 4-for-5 with two blasts - improving to 9-for-14 over his last three contests - in Thursday’s 9-8 victory at Minnesota.
Oakland at Kansas City 8:15 PM ET
The Kansas City Royals haven't given their fans much to cheer during the 2018 season, as they reside in fourth place in the American League Central due in large part to a 9-19 mark at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals (20-36), however, have enjoyed a sliver of success of late and look to ride the momentum of back-to-back victories into Friday's opener of a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics (29-28).
Pittsburgh at St. Louis 8:15 PM ET
Miles Mikolas was forced to head to Japan to resume his professional career, a move that has led him to becoming one of the more improbable success stories of the season. Mikolas has yet to taste defeat in 10 starts in 2018 and seeks his seventh win when the St. Louis Cardinals continue their four-game series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.
LA Dodgers at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
Before opening a three-game series against the host Colorado Rockies on Friday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be anxiously awaiting news on ace Clayton Kershaw. The three-time Cy Young Award winner will undergo an MRI on his back after it tightened up during a five-inning start Thursday against Philadelphia.
Miami at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
The Miami Marlins' 10-game road trip got off to a good start but took a downward turn in a hurry. Miami looks to begin reversing its fortunes Friday as it begins a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Texas at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
After proving to be mortal on the road, the Los Angeles Angels return home to what has been a house of horrors of late as they begin a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Friday. Los Angeles won 14 of its first 18 road contests this season before finishing 4-6 on a road trip that concluded with Thursday's 6-2 loss in Detroit.
Cincinnati at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
The San Diego Padres look to extend their winning streak to a season-best four games when they host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday for the opener of their three-game set. San Diego won the final three contests of a four-game series with Miami, which was capped by Thursday's 8-3 victory.
Tampa Bay at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
Jean Segura finished May with five multi-hit performances in his last six games and aims to continue his hot hitting when the Seattle Mariners open a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Segura went 14-for-23 over his last six contests of a month in which he batted .382 with 15 multi-hit efforts.
Philadelphia at San Francisco 10:15 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants could have a few fresh faces in the clubhouse Friday, when they open a three-game series against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Second baseman Joe Panik, reliever Mark Melancon and outfielder Hunter Pence are expected to be activated from the disabled list prior to the contest against the Phillies, who began their 10-game road trip by splitting a four-game set versus the Los Angeles Dodgers.