Preview Roundups
July 23, 2018
Boston at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox's powerful offense woke up in the finale of their first series after the All-Star break and look to carry that over when they visit the Baltimore Orioles on Monday to open a three-game set between the major league’s best and worst teams. The Red Sox managed one run while splitting the first two games of the series before routing Detroit 9-1 on Sunday improve their record to 70-31.
LA Dodgers at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers (55-44) got the better of the Philadelphia Phillies (55-43) in the Manny Machado Sweepstakes and will look to showcase their shiny new toy on Monday in the opener of a three-game road series at Citizens Bank Park. Machado has paid immediate dividends for Los Angeles, going 5-for-13 since being acquired from Baltimore while extending his on-base streak to a career high-tying 22 contests.
Minnesota at Toronto 7:07 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays have a long way to go before getting back into playoff contention, but they can be a pest in the final two months of the season - especially on their home field. The Blue Jays go for their 16th win in 22 contests at Rogers Centre on Monday night to open a three-game set against the Minnesota Twins, who were cooled off when they got swept over the weekend.
Atlanta at Miami 7:10 PM ET
The Atlanta Braves have played well against National League East foes this season as they contend for the division title and look to continue their good work inside the division Monday when they open a two-game series at the Miami Marlins. Atlanta split a rain-shortened two-game series over the weekend in Washington, enduring two long rain delays in Sunday’s 6-2 defeat that dropped the Braves mark in division play to 28-15, one season after they finished 33-43 against East competition.
NY Yankees at Tampa Bay 7:10 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Rays look to continue their recent success in the season series when they host the American League East-rival New York Yankees on Monday for the opener of their three-game set. The Rays dropped their first five meetings with the Yankees this season, getting outscored 31-10 in the process, but have won four in a row - with the last three coming at home last month.
Pittsburgh at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates look to register a double-digit winning streak for the first time since 2004 when they visit the American League Central-leading Cleveland Indians on Monday for the opener of their three-game interleague series. The Pirates have produced 40 runs over their last five contests and moved two games over .500 (51-49) for the first time since June 2 with their ninth straight win, a 9-2 triumph at Cincinnati on Sunday.
San Diego at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
Two last-place teams square off when the New York Mets host the San Diego Padres on Monday for the opener of their three-game series. New York is looking to escape the basement in the National League East as it trails Miami by one-half game after having the finale of its Subway Series against the crosstown Yankees rained out on Sunday.
St. Louis at Cincinnati 7:10 PM ET
The All-Star break came at the wrong time for the Cincinnati Reds, who haven’t been able to maintain their hot streak after having four days off. The Reds will try to get their revival back on track when they host the struggling St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game series that begins Monday.
Oakland at Texas 8:05 PM ET
The Texas Rangers' pitching staff finally kept Cleveland in check in the finale of their three-game series after being battered for 25 runs over the first two contests. Texas hopes for another strong performance Monday as it begins a four-game home set against the American League West-rival Oakland Athletics.
Arizona at Chi. Cubs 8:05 PM ET
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon might have found a way to get slugging first baseman Anthony Rizzo going at the plate – put him in the leadoff spot. Rizzo hopes to continue his hot streak at the top of the batting order when the Cubs open their four-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.
Washington at Milwaukee 8:10 PM ET
Bryce Harper followed his long-ball heroics in the Home Run Derby last week with another epic blast to help the Washington Nationals (49-49) move back to .500. The 2015 National League Most Valuable Player aims to flex his muscles once again on Monday when the Nationals begin a seven-game road trip with the first of three contests against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Detroit at Kansas City 8:15 PM ET
The Kansas City Royals didn't do much in order to feel good about themselves over the first half of the season, but a favorable slate immediately following the All-Star break has them enjoying the second half so far. After completing their first series sweep of the year versus one of the two American League teams against which they own a winning record, the Royals face the other on Monday, when they host the Detroit Tigers for the opener of their three-game series.
Chi. White Sox at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
Mike Trout hasn't provided the same MVP-caliber production recently that the Los Angeles Angels have come to expect from him, and his team has suffered as a result. The seven-time All-Star showed he might be ready to return to his dominant form in his last game, and the Angels hope Sunday's offensive breakthrough is a sign of things to come as they host the Chicago White Sox on Monday for the opener of their four-game series.