Red Sox plan doubleheader against Cubs as rain impacts series schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Friday as a nor'easter threatens the remaining games of their series. The league anticipates rain from late Friday through Sunday, complicating the end of the regular season. While the Red Sox have secured the No. 5 seed in the American League, the Cubs are competing for home-field advantage in the NL wild-card series. MLB is looking to finalize plans quickly to avoid disruptions, with the postseason set to start on September 29.
- •Red Sox ending regular season with series against Cubs this weekend
- •Doubleheader planned for Friday due to forecasted rain
- •Third game may be moved or canceled depending on weather
- •Cubs seeking home-field advantage in NL wild-card series
- •MLB aims to avoid games on Monday after regular season closes
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Reportedly Get Clarity on Series vs. Cubs with Rain Looming
"Here's how the series between the Red Sox and Cubs is expected to play out with a rainy weekend approaching.
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