Preview Roundups
April 28, 2019
Tampa Bay at Boston 1:05 PM ET
Take your pick as to what rates as the bigger surprise -- that Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale would be winless in his first five starts or that Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow would emerge as one of the best pitchers in the majors in the first month. Sale seeks his first victory when he squares off against Glasnow and the visiting Rays on Sunday afternoon.
Miami at Philadelphia 1:05 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies will try to polish off their fourth series win in five tries at home this year when they wrap up a four-game set with the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Three players homered and four had two RBIs as the Phillies outlasted the Marlins 12-9 on Saturday to improve to 10-5 at Citizens Bank Park.
Oakland at Toronto 1:07 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays can return to the .500 mark for the first time since they were 2-2 on March 31 as they go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Brandon Drury followed his walk-off, two-run homer in the series opener with a 3-for-3 performance in Saturday’s 7-1 victory as the Blue Jays improved to 8-3 in their last 11 contests - including a 5-0 mark against Oakland.
Milwaukee at NY Mets 1:10 PM ET
Milwaukee welcomes back an old friend to the club as Gio Gonzalez makes his 2019 debut on Sunday when the visiting Brewers try for their sixth straight victory against the New York Mets. Gonzalez, who signed a one-year, $2 million contract on Friday, went 3-0 with a 2.13 ERA in five starts with Milwaukee down the stretch last season, helping it win the National League Central title.
Colorado at Atlanta 1:20 PM ET
Charlie Blackmon picked the perfect time to extend his hitting streak and keep the Colorado Rockies rolling entering the finale of a three-game series Sunday at the Atlanta Braves. Blackmon doubled home the tying and go-ahead runs with two outs in the ninth inning of Saturday’s 9-5 victory, and is batting .348 with three doubles, two triples, seven runs scored, three homers and nine RBIs during his 10-game streak as Colorado has won 10 of its past 12 games.
San Diego at Washington 1:35 PM ET
The San Diego Padres have been feast or famine over the past 2 1/2 weeks, winning four in a row before losing six straight and responding with a five-game winning streak. Owner of the National League's best road record, the Padres will go for their sixth consecutive victory as they vie for a three-game sweep of the struggling Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon.
Detroit at Chi. White Sox 2:10 PM ET
With May fast approaching, winter weather is still wreaking havoc on the Midwest, and the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox are being forced to wait it out. After snowy conditions caused Saturday's matchup to be postponed, the teams will try to complete the condensed two-game series in the Windy City on Sunday.
Baltimore at Minnesota 2:10 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins are pounding Baltimore Orioles pitching this weekend, with an early barrage leading to a win on Friday and a late storm leading to a rout on Saturday. The Twins will try to polish off a three-game sweep and make it six wins over the Orioles in 10 days when they host the series finale on Sunday.
LA Angels at Kansas City 2:15 PM ET
A career performance by Hunter Dozier on Saturday allowed the Kansas City Royals to even their three-game set against the Los Angeles Angels at one win apiece. The Royals attempt to win their second straight home series when they host the Angels for the finale on Sunday.
Cincinnati at St. Louis 2:15 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals have plenty of power in the lineup, but Marcell Ozuna is beginning to separate himself from the pack. Ozuna will try to follow up another big game and lead the Cardinals to a series victory when they host the Cincinnati Reds in the rubber match of the three-game set on Sunday.
NY Yankees at San Francisco 4:05 PM ET
Gary Sanchez’s first career grand slam may still be airborne Sunday when the New York Yankees aim for a three-game sweep of the host San Francisco Giants. Sanchez delivered the key blow in Saturday’s 6-4 victory with a mammoth 467-foot blast as the Yankees won for the 10th time in their last 12 games.
Pittsburgh at LA Dodgers 4:10 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates accomplished a rare feat Saturday by keeping Cody Bellinger in check, but were unable to solve Clayton Kershaw. Pittsburgh looks to put an end to its seven-game losing streak by salvaging the finale of its three-game series against the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
Chi. Cubs at Arizona 4:10 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs haven’t lost any of their last five series, and they’re counting on Jose Quintana to help ensure they keep alive the streak. Quintana will seek his fourth straight quality start when the Cubs visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday for the rubber match of their three-game series.
Texas at Seattle 4:10 PM ET
The Texas Rangers try to earn a split of their four-game series against the host Seattle Mariners on Sunday, a day after snapping a five-game slide in emphatic fashion. Elvis Andrus and Rougned Odor belted three-run homers on Saturday while Hunter Pence and Logan Forsythe also recorded three RBIs apiece as Texas busted out for a season high in runs with a 15-1 victory.
Cleveland at Houston 7:05 PM ET
Carlos Correa looks to extend his hitting streak to 10 contests on Sunday night, when the Houston Astros attempt to gain a split of a four-game series against the visiting Cleveland Indians. Correa belted a two-run homer on Saturday and Tony Kemp launched a walk-off blast in the 10th inning as the Astros posted a 4-3 victory after dropping the first two games of the series between the 2018 division winners.