Preview Roundups
July 10, 2018
NY Yankees at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
The New York Yankees get Masahiro Tanaka back from the 10-day disabled list when they play the third game of a four-game series at the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Tanaka, who has won five straight decisions, has been sidelined for over a month with right and left hamstring strains.
Washington at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
It has been all about the offense - or lack thereof - lately for the Washington Nationals, who have lost 10 of their last 14 and averaged two runs in the defeats while scoring 52 runs in the four wins. Washington hopes for something on the upper end of that spectrum in the second of a three-game road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.
Cincinnati at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
After being on the wrong end of comebacks in each of their previous two games, the Cincinnati Reds shut down yet another late rally just in time in the opener of their interleague series with the Cleveland Indians. The Reds may not have any margin for error in the second contest of the three-game set in Cleveland on Tuesday, however, as Trevor Bauer tries to stop the Indians' three-game slide.
Detroit at Tampa Bay 7:10 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Rays can move three games over .500 for the first time this season when they host the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in the middle contest of a three-game series. Daniel Robertson's RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Rays to a wild 10-9 triumph in the series opener Monday night.
Milwaukee at Miami 7:10 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers haven’t lost a series in nearly a month, but they’ll need a win Tuesday in the second of three games at the Miami Marlins to maintain that streak. The Brewers aim to avoid a second straight loss to the last-place Marlins, and their first consecutive defeats since June 30 and July 1 at Cincinnati.
Philadelphia at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
A pair of pitchers making their major-league debuts will square off Tuesday in New York as the hometown Mets continue a four-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Enyel De Los Santos, who will pitch for Team World in the upcoming MLB All-Star Futures Game, is being called up to make his debut for the Phillies opposite fellow newcomer Drew Gagnon for the Mets.
Texas at Boston 7:10 PM ET
Steve Pearce didn't have the opportunity to play at Fenway Park this season prior to Monday following last month's trade to the Red Sox because Boston didn't acquire him until right before they went on a long road trip. He wasted little time endearing himself to his new fans in his first opportunity as a Red Sox at home and looks to continue swinging a hot bat Tuesday as Boston continues a three-game set with the Texas Rangers.
Toronto at Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
The Atlanta Braves sustained their first real stumble of the season last week, dropping five of their final six games on a 10-game road trip, and return home for a quick two-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays starting Tuesday looking for stabilization. It starts with the pitching staff, as Atlanta hurlers have posted a 6.80 ERA in its past six games while allowing 13 homers, and the Braves bats have struggled to keep up, hitting .248 while averaging 7.7 runners left on base.
St. Louis at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals look to provide the finishing kick on the final leg of their season-long nine-game road trip Tuesday when they play the opener of their abbreviated two-game interleague series against the Chicago White Sox (30-60). St. Louis (46-43) won four of its first six contests on the trek before dropping a 13-8 decision at San Francisco on Sunday.
Kansas City at Minnesota 8:10 PM ET
One of five candidates for the final spot on the American League All-Star team, Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario has presented a compelling case to the voters. Rosario is hitting .300 with 18 home runs and 54 RBIs for the Twins, who continue their three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.
Oakland at Houston 8:10 PM ET
After ending one streak in the opener, the Oakland Athletics attempt to extend another when they visit the Houston Astros on Tuesday for the second contest of their four-game series. Oakland topped Houston 2-0 in a pitchers' duel on Monday for its third straight overall win and first in its last nine meetings with the Astros.
Arizona at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks look to put a disappointing 10-game homestand in their rear-view mirror Tuesday when they hit the road to open a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies. The Diamondbacks (50-41) are six games above .500 away from home this season heading into Coors Field, where the Rockies (46-44) have struggled to an 18-22 mark.
Seattle at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
Twenty-three games over .500 only gets a team the fourth-best record in the American League, and the Seattle Mariners are determined to move up in the standings. The Mariners will begin another push when they kick off a six-game road trip to close the first half by visiting the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday.
LA Dodgers at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
Yasiel Puig’s injury has created an opportunity for Andrew Toles, who is back in the major leagues for the first time in more than a year. Toles figures to be in the lineup again on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers continue their four-game series against the host San Diego Padres, who have fallen 15 games under the .500 mark.
Chi. Cubs at San Francisco 10:15 PM ET
The road was not kind to the Chicago Cubs on their last trip, and their current trek has gotten off to a slow start. Chicago looks to bounce back from a tough loss in the opener as it continues its three-game series against the host San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.