# Cubs-Red Sox games moved to Friday due to storm

> Cubs and Red Sox shift weekend games to Friday to avoid weather chaos
- Title: Cubs-Red Sox games moved to Friday due to storm · Mlb
- Summary: Cubs and Red Sox shift weekend games to Friday to avoid weather chaos Teams play split doubleheader on Friday to secure postseason seeding
- Keywords: mlb, cubs, red sox, fenway park, wild card, split doubleheader, weather delay, postseason seeding, mlb playoffs, nfl, sports, Cubs-Red
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/cubs-red-sox-games-moved-september-2026
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- Topics: mlb, cubs, red sox, fenway park, wild card, split doubleheader, weather delay, postseason seeding, mlb playoffs, nfl, sports
## Games moved to Friday
Cubs-Red Sox games shift from Sunday to Friday for split doubleheader due to storm threat

> That's being talked about, for sure. Nothing's been said like, 'That's what's going to happen.'
## Weather impact on standings
Cubs could clinch postseason spot Wednesday with Marlins win or D-backs loss
## Red Sox standings
Red Sox hold AL second Wild Card spot but trail Yankees by six games
## Possible neutral site game
MLB considers neutral site game if Boston weather prevents weekend play

> That's being talked about, for sure. Nothing's been said like, 'That's what's going to happen.'
## Manager reactions
Cubs manager Craig Counsell says teams will play three games if weather is an issue

> I think there’s still a lot of things on the table, for sure
## Pitching plans
Cubs likely use Clay Holmes and David Peterson for Friday doubleheader
## Historical precedent
MLB moved Rays-Yankees series to Citi Field before Hurricane Irma in 2017
## Postponement consequences
If games move to Monday, teams lose off-day before Wild Card Series
## Wild Card implications
Cubs have tiebreakers over Phillies and Padres for postseason spots
## Key takeaway

Teams play split doubleheader on Friday to secure postseason seeding