# Cubs' playoff series threatened by Boston nor'easter

> Nor'easter risks disrupting Cubs' final regular-season games with playoff implications.
- Title: Cubs' playoff series threatened by Boston nor'easter
- Summary: Nor'easter risks disrupting Cubs' final regular-season games with playoff implications. A potential nor'easter could delay the Cubs' Boston series, affecting…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/09/22/cubs-noreaster-red-sox-boston-storms-rain-schedule-playoffs-shota-imanaga-jed-hoyer-justin-steele
- Published: 2026-09-23T02:28:19.876+00:00
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- Topics: cubs, red sox, mlb, wild-card, playoffs, nor'easter, fenway park, boston, news, local
## Cubs monitor Boston weather
The Cubs will watch the forecast as strong storms could disrupt their final regular-season series against the Red Sox in Boston.

> It sounds like lovely weather ahead
## Nor'easter threat
A powerful storm with heavy rains and strong winds could reach Boston this weekend, threatening the Cubs' schedule.
## Playoff seeding at stake
The Cubs are tied with the Padres for the No. 1 wild-card spot, both teams one game ahead of the Phillies.
## Game locations in question
The Cubs could play in Chicago, Philadelphia, San Diego, or Atlanta depending on weather disruptions.
## Hoyer on weather concerns
Team president Jed Hoyer said the Red Sox and MLB are discussing weather impacts but no decisions have been made.

> We’ve been in touch with the Red Sox and MLB
## Cubs' recent loss
The Cubs dropped an extra-inning marathon Tuesday, falling 8-2 to the Marlins at Wrigley Field.
## Shota Imanaga's performance
Shota Imanaga struck out seven in five innings, holding the Marlins to a single run.
## Justin Steele's status
Manager Craig Counsell said Justin Steele could pitch in the weekend games if the weather allows.
## Playoff implications
The Cubs' schedule could be disrupted, affecting their wild-card playoff seeding and home-field advantage.
## Weather uncertainty
The forecast is changing rapidly, with potential game delays or moves to Monday.
## Cubs' playoff hopes
The Cubs need to secure their playoff spot before the weekend games could be affected by weather.
## Next steps
The Cubs and Red Sox will monitor the weather to determine if games move to Monday or another city.
## Key takeaway

A potential nor'easter could delay the Cubs' Boston series, affecting their wild-card playoff seeding.