Preview Roundups
May 17, 2018
LA Dodgers at Miami 12:10 PM ET
Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto has been a constant thorn in the side of the Los Angeles Dodgers, as he has hit safely in all 21 career encounters in which he has participated. After collecting five hits in the first series this season, Realmuto has four more in this set heading into Thursday afternoon's finale at Marlins Park.
San Diego at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
Riding a hot streak that has propelled them into first place in the National League Central, the Pittsburgh Pirates will resume their nine-game homestand with the first of four against the San Diego Padres on Thursday night. The Pirates completed a two-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday for their seventh victory in the last eight games.
Oakland at Toronto 7:07 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays hope to build off an offensive explosion last time out when they open a four-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics on Thursday night. The Blue Jays recorded 15 hits, including seven for extra bases, in a 12-1 victory at the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon to snap a three-game losing streak and sneak back over the .500 mark (22-21).
Baltimore at Boston 7:10 PM ET
J.D. Martinez has been everything the Boston Red Sox hoped for when they signed him to a $110 million deal this offseason, and the slugger will try to stay hot when he leads his team into the opener of a four-game series with the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Martinez slugged a two-run homer and scored twice in Wednesday's 6-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics, giving him seven long balls in the past 14 contests.
Philadelphia at St. Louis 7:15 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies have won six of their last seven contests to move eight games above .500 for the first time since the end of the 2011 season. The Phillies (24-16) bid to continue their good fortune on Thursday when they open a four-game series at the St. Louis Cardinals (23-17), who have won 13 of the last 18 meetings between the teams in the Gateway City.
Chi. Cubs at Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs arrived as contenders ahead of schedule in 2015 thanks to a flood of talented prospects. The Atlanta Braves are following the same blueprint, and their brigade will try to claim a series victory over the visiting Cubs on Thursday.
Texas at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
The Chicago White Sox own the worst record in the majors at 10-29, which also represents the most horrific 39-game start in franchise history. Chicago will look to avoid its 10th setback in the past 11 games when it opens a four-game home series against the Texas Rangers on Thursday.
Tampa Bay at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
C.J. Cron, traded by the Los Angeles Angels in February after struggling to find regular playing time, is excelling as an everyday starter with the Tampa Bay Rays. The first baseman/designated hitter carries a nine-game hitting streak into Thursday’s return to Anaheim, where the Rays are beginning a four-game series against his former team.
Detroit at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
The Detroit Tigers won a series from Seattle last weekend and look for more success when they open a four-game set against the host Mariners on Thursday. Detroit notched a pair of one-run wins while taking two of three from the Mariners at Comerica Park.
Colorado at San Francisco 10:15 PM ET
The Colorado Rockies had a day off Wednesday, allowing right-hander Chad Bettis to celebrate a special anniversary -- the one year mark since he underwent his final chemotherapy treatment following testicular surgery. Bettis will be on the mound Thursday when the Rockies resume their nine-game road trip with the first of four at the San Francisco Giants.