Preview Roundups
June 18, 2021
Oakland at NY Yankees 7:05 PM ET
For the first time since winning Game 5 of the 2019 American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees will play in front of a full-capacity crowd at Yankee Stadium on Friday.
Toronto at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
Perhaps a change of scenery will be the answer for the Baltimore Orioles, who begin a three-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.
Cleveland at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
In football, a clash between Cleveland and Pittsburgh teams would classify as a huge rivalry game.
NY Mets at Washington 7:05 PM ET
The Washington Nationals already knew they wouldn't see Jacob deGrom this weekend. The New York Mets hope each game of the series brings them a little closer to the return of their ace right-hander.
St. Louis at Atlanta 7:20 PM ET
The host Atlanta Braves hope to add to the St. Louis Cardinals' offensive miseries when they send southpaw Max Fried to the mound on Friday for the second game of a four-game series.
Minnesota at Texas 8:05 PM ET
The Texas Rangers begin a 10-game homestand on Friday night against the Minnesota Twins in Arlington, Texas. And it seems only appropriate the team is holding a Welcome Mat giveaway for the contest.
Miami at Chi. Cubs 8:05 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs will look to open a five-game homestand on a winning note when they host the Miami Marlins on Friday night.
Chi. White Sox at Houston 8:10 PM ET
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has a proven track record of decent power.
Boston at Kansas City 8:10 PM ET
Jorge Soler has taken 26 walks in 2021, but five of them have come in the last three games. The Kansas City Royals need him to continue his patience.
Detroit at LA Angels 9:38 PM ET
The Los Angeles Angels will host the Detroit Tigers on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif., and among Angels starter Alex Cobb's top priorities will be to figure out a way to keep Jonathan Schoop from doing damage.
LA Dodgers at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be looking for right-hander Trevor Bauer to regain his touch when they open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Phoenix.
Philadelphia at San Francisco 9:45 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies expect to have Bryce Harper back in the lineup when they open a three-game road series against the National League West's top team, the San Francisco Giants, on Friday night.
Tampa Bay at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
With ace Tyler Glasnow moving to the 60-day injured list with right-elbow problems, Michael Wacha is returning to the Tampa Bay Rays' rotation.
Cincinnati at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
If the Padres reach the playoffs in October, they're going to look back on June 17 as a turning point.