Preview Roundups
September 19, 2017
Boston at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
Drew Pomeranz has emerged victorious in back-to-back starts and 10 of his last 11 decisions to reside one win shy of Cleveland's Corey Kluber for the most in the American League. Pomeranz looks to continue his career year on Tuesday as the visiting Boston Red Sox aim to strengthen their hold atop the AL East in the second contest of a three-game series versus the Baltimore Orioles.
Milwaukee at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers are a hot team entering Tuesday's road contest against the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates as they attempt to chase down a playoff spot. The Brewers recorded a 3-0 victory in Monday's opener of the three-game set and have tallied 60 runs while winning eight of their past 10 games.
Minnesota at NY Yankees 7:05 PM ET
Aaron Judge has given the Yankee Stadium faithful plenty of thrills by launching 28 of his American League-leading 44 homers at home this season. The 25-year-old rookie aims to continue the power surge and reach base for the 15th straight game on Tuesday as the New York Yankees vie for a series victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins.
LA Dodgers at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers kept Rhys Hoskins' big bat contained and won the home run battle of their opener of their series with the Philadelphia Phillies, but one mistake kept the National League West leaders from further solidifying their likely playoff destiny. The Dodgers hope to avoid a three-game skid Tuesday when they meet the host Phillies for the second of four games in Philadelphia.
Kansas City at Toronto 7:07 PM ET
Not only did the Kansas City Royals have to watch the Cleveland Indians celebrate an American League Central title over the weekend, but the latest loss served as a reminder how far a postseason berth is from their grasp. Losers of four of five, Kansas City resumes its 11-game road trip by opening a three-game series at the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.
NY Mets at Miami 7:10 PM ET
Giancarlo Stanton was given a day off on Sunday after telling manager Don Mattingly he was feeling fatigued, but all he and his Miami Marlins' teammates did one day later was wear out the New York Mets. Coming off a rout of the Mets in the opener of their three-game set in Miami, the Marlins try to make it two in a row Tuesday when they continue their series with their National League East rival.
St. Louis at Cincinnati 7:10 PM ET
With their postseason hopes dealt a serious setback following a sweep by a bitter rival, the St. Louis Cardinals try to pick up the pieces when they continue a nine-game road trip Tuesday night with the first of three against the Cincinnati Reds. St. Louis was swept by first-place Chicago to fall six games behind the Cubs in the National League Central.
Oakland at Detroit 7:10 PM ET
Matt Olson is displaying that the Oakland Athletics have a powerful first baseman in the fold for next season. The rookie enters Tuesday's road game against the Detroit Tigers with homers in four consecutive games and 11 in September after going deep in Monday's 8-3 victory in the opener of the three-game set.
Chi. Cubs at Tampa Bay 7:10 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs have never won at Tropicana Field, but their manager has a nice history there. Joe Maddon returns to his former home stadium as his Cubs play a two-game interleague series against the Tampa Bay Rays beginning Tuesday.
Washington at Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
Injuries have derailed the past three years for Ryan Zimmerman, but the Washington Nationals first baseman continues to enjoy a rebound season entering Tuesday’s series opener at the Atlanta Braves. Zimmerman, who missed 215 games from 2014-16 with a variety of injuries, matched a career high in homers in Washington’s 7-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
Chi. White Sox at Houston 8:10 PM ET
With their first division title since 2001 secured, the Houston Astros set their sights on trying to finish with the American League's best record as they begin a three-game series Tuesday against the visiting Chicago White Sox. Houston, which seemingly had the AL's top mark locked up until AL Central champion Cleveland won 22 straight contests, trails the Indians by 1 1/2 games.
Cleveland at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
The Los Angeles Angels face a tall task when they try to keep their American League wild card hopes alive against the visiting Cleveland Indians in a three-game series beginning Tuesday. The Indians are winners of 24 of their last 25 games and are busy trying to secure the best record in the AL ahead of the playoffs.
Texas at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
The Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers are clinging to rapidly shrinking American League wild card chances and can't afford to pile up losses. The Mariners will try to avoid a fourth consecutive setback when they host the Rangers in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday, and try to cut into their four-game deficit behind Minnesota for the second wild card spot.
Arizona at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
Hunter Renfroe's rookie campaign was interrupted by a stunning demotion but the San Diego Padres right fielder wasted no time making a contribution upon his return. Renfroe and the Padres will attempt to defeat the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks for the second straight night Tuesday after Renfroe's three-run homer highlighted San Diego's 4-2 win Monday.
Colorado at San Francisco 10:15 PM ET
The schedule is set up for the Colorado Rockies to clinch a National League wild card, they just need to win the games. The Rockies will begin their final road trip of the campaign with a visit to the NL West-worst San Francisco Giants on Tuesday to start a two-game series.