MLB provides update on potential weather situation for Chicago Cubs finale

The Chicago Cubs find themselves in a Wild Card race that they didn’t envision being in a few weeks back. The way things were going, the Cubs appeared destined to host a Wild Card series in the National League for the playoffs. But the hot play of the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies have tightened things in the playoff race.

As the Cubs begin the final week of the regular season, they are set to host the Miami Marlins for three games at Wrigley Field. But their finale in Boston is a series that could be heavily impacted by the weather. That would complicate some things in terms of the final three games.

Right now, a potentially problematic rainfall, especially on Saturday and Sunday, could provide some issues for the games. A nor’easter storm is set to hit the Boston area, and there could be a change in the schedule.

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With the game set to be played in just a few days, there were talks that MLB could change the venues. However, Bruce Levine of 104.3 The Score is reporting that the league does not appear ready to change the venue. But they are open to playing on Monday or starting games earlier or a double-header on Friday.

Looking toward the bad weather expected in Boston,The league does not appear ready to change the venue. Playing on the Monday is an option.Starting games earlier and possible Double header also possible. Cubs must complete all 162 games if it impacts Padres/Phils seeding.

— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) September 22, 2026

The issue with Monday is that the NL Wild Card series is set to start Tuesday for both series which would eliminate the only day off for the teams. The other thing that Levine notes is that the Cubs must complete all 162 games if it impacts the Padres or Phillies in seeding.

The Cubs are Padres are tied with a 87-69 record going into the week. Meanwhile, the Phillies are one game back at 86-70. There’s also the Arizona Diamondbacks who are 82-74 and four games back of the Phillies. It’s unlikely they make it but they still have the chance to make things a little difficult.

Let’s hope the seeding is decided before the weather impacts things.

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