Preview Roundups
October 01, 2021
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 6:35 PM ET
If familiarity breeds contempt, then at least there might be some emotion when the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates close the season with a weekend series at PNC Park.
Boston at Washington 7:05 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox open a three-game road series against the Washington Nationals on Friday with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance.
Tampa Bay at NY Yankees 7:05 PM ET
When the New York Yankees struggled in their first seven home games against the Tampa Bay Rays, they hardly resembled a team that would be in command of the wild-card race.
Baltimore at Toronto 7:07 PM ET
The Baltimore Orioles did some damage to one wild-card contender this week and will be out to do some more when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.
Philadelphia at Miami 7:10 PM ET
Forgive the Philadelphia Phillies if they are feeling empty right about now.
NY Mets at Atlanta 7:20 PM ET
The Atlanta Braves won't have to worry about the results of the final series of the year against the New York Mets, who come to town to begin a three-game series on Friday.
Cleveland at Texas 8:05 PM ET
The Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers aren't headed to the playoffs, but they should be motivated to play well during the final weekend of the regular season.
Minnesota at Kansas City 8:10 PM ET
Heading into the final series of the season, the Kansas City Royals still can finish anywhere between third and fifth in the American League Central.
Detroit at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
Lance Lynn will make his final tune-up start before the postseason when the Chicago White Sox host the Detroit Tigers on Friday night to open a three-game series.
Oakland at Houston 8:10 PM ET
When the Houston Astros won 12 of 16 games to move 30 games over .500 on Sept. 22, they appeared primed to cruise to the finish line in the American League West race.
Chi. Cubs at St. Louis 8:15 PM ET
Dakota Hudson will continue his comeback from Tommy John surgery when the St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
Colorado at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
Trevor Story appears to be playing his final series as a member of the Colorado Rockies.
San Diego at San Francisco 9:45 PM ET
Provided they get a little help from the Milwaukee Brewers, the San Francisco Giants could have a chance to clinch their first National League West crown Friday night when they open a three-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres.
LA Angels at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
The Seattle Mariners won't have to face Shohei Ohtani the pitcher this weekend as they attempt to secure their first postseason appearance since 2001.
Milwaukee at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers need a big series against another playoff-bound team this weekend to have a shot at extending their run of National League West titles.