There are nine early games to enjoy live during the British evening this working week.  What’s more, they include starts by Pedro Martinez and Roy Halladay.  All times are listed in BST.

Monday 11 August – A couple of early games from the National League to start the week off on a good note.  First off at 18.10 it’s the Pirates against the Mets with Zach Duke and Pedro Martinez listed as the probable starters.  Just under an hour later (19.05), the Nationals begin their game in Milwaukee against the Brewers.  Garrett Mock should make his third Major League start for the Nats, hoping to earn his first Major League win.  For the Brew Crew, Dave Bush looks for career win number 41.

Tuesday 12 August – No early games today, but plenty of good match-ups later on.  Rich Harden starts for the Cubs against the Braves at midnight, while five minutes later Jeff Karstens tries to make it three quality starts in a row for the Pirates as they face Edinson Volquez and the Reds.  Johan Santana will try to make short work of the Nationals from 00.10.  There’s a great pitching match-up in prospect from Minute Maid Park at 01.05 as Tim Lincecum and Roy Oswalt square-off, and Cole Hamels versus Clayton Kershaw (03.10) should be worth watching as well.

Wednesday 13 August – There’s one early game today and it’s being played at the Metrodome.  The Yankees are in Minnesota and their game against the Twins is set to start at 18.10.  Ian Kennedy was originally scheduled to pitch in this game, but following his demotion back down to Triple-A yesterday the plan will have to be revised.  Darrell Rasner looks the most likely choice to make the start in Kennedy’s place.  Kevin Slowey should be on the mound for the Twins.

Thursday 14 August – Six early games to enjoy today.  We start at 18.05 in Detroit as the Blue Jays face the Tigers, with Roy Halladay scheduled to start for Toronto.  One hour later and two more games begin: the Royals against the White Sox, and the Giants versus the Astros.  At 20.05, it’s a clash from the NL Central as the D-Backs take on the Rockies.  Doug Davis and Aaron Cook are the probable pitchers for that one.  The final two early games are both set for a 20.35 start.  Greg Maddux is looking for his fourth win in a row as the Padres face the Brewers at PETCO Park, while James Shields looks to improve his record to 11-7 as the Rays take on a slumping Oakland team.

Friday 15 August – No early games to end the working week.

The Wednesday night game on Five begins at 01.35, while NASN’s MLB schedule for the week can be found here.