Chicago, IL, September 23, 2026 —

BOSTON, MA – Major League Baseball has announced a schedule alteration for the upcoming weekend series between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox due to forecasts predicting heavy rain in the Boston area. To circumvent potential weather disruptions, the teams have agreed to play a doubleheader on Friday, moving Sunday’s originally scheduled regular-season finale to an earlier date within the Friday slate.

The decision to consolidate games on Friday aims to ensure that the series concludes as planned despite the inclement weather predictions. The timing of this schedule change is particularly significant for the Chicago Cubs, as it is expected to affect their playoff seeding and their established pitching rotation.

Specific details regarding the exact start times for Friday’s doubleheader and the specific adjustments to the Cubs’ pitching plans were not immediately available. The impact on the Cubs’ playoff seeding remains to be fully assessed as the league and teams navigate the implications of the condensed schedule. The Red Sox’s own playoff positioning or season goals are not mentioned in relation to this schedule adjustment.

The original Sunday game was intended to be the final regular-season matchup between the two clubs. By moving it to Friday, the league and participating teams are prioritizing game completion over maintaining the original schedule structure. This move is a common contingency in baseball to mitigate the impact of weather on the latter part of the regular season, especially as teams vie for postseason berths or finalize their standings.

Further information regarding the precise schedule for Friday and any specific roster or pitching implications for the Cubs is anticipated to be released by the teams.


Story summarized from the original created by Vinnie Duber on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.

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