Preview Roundups
April 08, 2019
Tampa Bay at Chi. White Sox 2:10 PM ET
The Chicago White Sox look to rebound from a rough series on the mound with ace Carlos Rodon taking the ball on Monday afternoon for the opener of a three-game set against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Chicago managed to win just one of three games against Seattle during its first home series of the season and surrendered a total of 29 runs after suffering a 12-5 setback on Sunday.
Pittsburgh at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
After a rough road trip to start the season, the Chicago Cubs will be eager to return to the friendly confines of Wrigley Field to open a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday afternoon. The Pirates hit the road riding a four-game winning streak after sweeping Cincinnati over the weekend.
Oakland at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
Two teams looking to recover from sweeps square off Monday as the Oakland Athletics visit the Baltimore Orioles for the opener of their four-game series. Oakland and Baltimore both won each of their previous two sets before coming up empty over the weekend.
Washington at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
Rhys Hoskins has played a significant role in the Philadelphia Phillies enjoying their best start since 2011. After homering in back-to-back contests and totaling seven of his club-best 13 RBIs in the last series, Hoskins looks to continue his good fortune on Monday when the Phillies open a three-game set against the visiting Washington Nationals.
NY Yankees at Houston 7:10 PM ET
The New York Yankees put an emphatic end to their early-season offensive malaise with a power display for the ages. After scoring just five times in their previous three contests, the Yankees belted 14 homers and plated 29 runs in their next three to gain a bit of momentum entering Monday's opener of a three-game series against the host Houston Astros.
LA Dodgers at St. Louis 7:45 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been assaulting opposing pitchers, with Cody Bellinger leading the charge. Bellinger looks to extend his season-opening 10-game hitting streak while the Dodgers attempt to continue their power surge when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday for the opener of their four-game series.
Seattle at Kansas City 8:15 PM ET
The Seattle Mariners aim to continue the best start in club history when they begin a four-game series against the host Kansas City Royals on Monday. The Royals have dropped six straight after winning their first two games of the season.
Atlanta at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
Dansby Swanson is beginning to show why he was the first overall pick in the 2015 draft and looks to continue a hot start with the bat when his Atlanta Braves visit the Colorado Rockies on Monday for the opener of their three-game series. Swanson, who batted a combined .243 over his first three seasons in the majors, is 9-for-26 with three homers and nine RBIs after his walk-off single in Sunday’s 4-3 win over Miami.
San Diego at San Francisco 9:45 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants have opened the season with three straight series losses, including a four-game set at San Diego to begin the year. They will try to get a measure of revenge this week when they host the Padres for three games beginning Monday night.
Milwaukee at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
Reigning National League Most Valuable Player Christian Yelich is showing no signs of let-up following his phenomenal second half last year and leads his first-place Milwaukee Brewers into the opener of a three-game interleague series at the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Yelich slugged his fifth home run and drove in three runs in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday to give the Brewers three straight series wins to begin the year.