Preview Roundups
April 30, 2019
St. Louis at Washington 7:05 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals are proving they can win regardless of venue, as they followed a very successful homestand with an eighth win in nine outings to begin their seven-game road trip. The surging Cardinals look to continue their rapid ascent on Tuesday when they face the Washington Nationals in the second contest of their four-game series.
Detroit at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
Philadelphia's Jean Segura has been beaned at least four times in his major league career but the mental anguish that can come with such trauma doesn't seem to phase him. The Phillies host the Detroit Tigers for a two-game series beginning Tuesday with Segura coming off a strong game after he was hit on the helmet by a 90 miles per hour fastball from Miami's Trevor Richards on Saturday.
Oakland at Boston 7:10 PM ET
While the Boston Red Sox haven't been near the offensive juggernaut this season that they were in 2018 when they led the majors in runs, they have shown some signs of getting back to that level during their nine-game homestand. The Red Sox attempt to even their season series with the visiting Oakland Athletics at three wins apiece when they meet for the second contest of their three-game set on Tuesday.
Cleveland at Miami 7:10 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians hope to take advantage of the major league-worst Miami Marlins when they visit the Sunshine State for the opener of a two-game interleague series Tuesday night. The Indians (15-12) split a pair against the Marlins at home last week before taking the first two of a series at Houston over the weekend, only to drop the final two including a 4-1 setback Sunday night.
Cincinnati at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
The Cincinnati Reds haven't enjoyed much success at Citi Field of late, losing 13 of their previous 16 before winning the opener of their four-game series in dramatic fashion. The Reds bid for their 12th win in their last 20 contests on Tuesday when they square off against the Mets, who haven't experienced much in the way of a home-field advantage this season (5-7).
San Diego at Atlanta 7:20 PM ET
The Atlanta Braves locked up second baseman Ozzie Albies to a seven-year contract extension earlier this month, and the 22-year-old continues to show why entering Tuesday’s home contest against the San Diego Padres. Albies belted his third homer in two days in the Braves' 3-1 series-opening victory Monday, finishing 2-for-4 to give him eight hits (four for extra bases) and six runs scored in 18 at-bats in his past four contests as Atlanta won its second in a row.
Houston at Minnesota 7:40 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins look to record their fifth straight victory and ninth in 11 games when they host the Houston Astros on Tuesday for the second contest of their four-game set. Minnesota only registered three hits in the series opener, but one was Ehire Adrianza's third-inning homer as it posted a 1-0 victory.
Colorado at Milwaukee 7:40 PM ET
With Christian Yelich missing his first game of the season on Monday due to a back issue, Jesus Aguilar picked an opportune time to bust out of his season-long slump and do his best impression of the reigning National League MVP. With Yelich's status still uncertain for Tuesday, the 28-year-old Aguilar looks to continue tormenting the Colorado Rockies when the Milwaukee Brewers host them for the middle contest of their three-game series.
Pittsburgh at Texas 8:05 PM ET
The Texas Rangers hope to ride the momentum from two dominant offensive performances that ended their road trip when they host the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates for the opener of a two-game interleague set Tuesday night. The Rangers totaled 29 runs on 37 hits in a pair of easy victories at Seattle over the weekend after scoring 17 times while dropping the first five contests on the west coast trek.
Baltimore at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
The Chicago White Sox look to post a season-best fourth straight victory when they host the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Chicago received homers from Tim Anderson and Yonder Alonso while recording a 5-3 triumph in the series opener.
Tampa Bay at Kansas City 8:15 PM ET
Yandy Diaz has been driving in runs on a regular basis of late and hopes to continue doing so when the Tampa Bay Rays visit the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday for the second contest of their four-game series. Diaz has recorded at least one RBI in six straight games after plating two runs in Monday's 8-5 triumph.
NY Yankees at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
The New York Yankees still have a full injured list, but that's not stopping the team from winning games. The Yankees will try to push their winning streak to four straight and earn a 10th victory in 11 games when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday for the opener of a two-game interleague series.
LA Dodgers at San Francisco 9:45 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants put a dismal weekend behind them in the series opener and look to build on some much-needed momentum Tuesday when they continue their three-game set against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. The Giants had lost three in a row and seven of their last 10 before rallying for a 3-2 victory on Monday.
Toronto at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays called up their top prospect on Friday and swept the Oakland Athletics over the weekend, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. playing a part. Guerrero will try to continue helping the team when the Blue Jays visit the Los Angeles Angels for the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday.
Chi. Cubs at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs have won five of their last six road games, and will try to stay hot away from home when they play a two-game series against the host Seattle Mariners starting Tuesday. Chicago has won 11 of its last 15 overall to match its high-water mark for the season at two games above .500.