Yankees, Cubs face potential rain delays Saturday in Chicago
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The New York Yankees are set to play the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night at Wrigley Field, with first pitch at 7:15 p.m. Central. Heavy rain is forecasted for much of the afternoon, expected to ease by game time. The Yankees won the series opener against the Cubs 2-0 on Friday, improving to 3-2 on their current road trip. If rain disrupts the game, a doubleheader could be scheduled for Sunday, featuring a 2:20 p.m. Central game. Scheduled pitchers for Saturday are Yankees left-hander Max Fried and Cubs left-hander David Peterson.
- •Forecast includes heavy rain and thunderstorms throughout Saturday afternoon.
- •Yankees won the first game against the Cubs 2-0 on Friday.
- •Max Fried and David Peterson are the scheduled starting pitchers.
- •Rainout would lead to a potential doubleheader Sunday.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees, Cubs weather report Saturday: Lots of rain in forecast (8/1/26)
"The New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs are scheduled to play Saturday night at Wrigley Field.
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