How a Major Storm Could Impact End of Regular Season, Playoff Seeding For Red Sox
Mother Nature may not cooperate with what appears to be a massive series at the end of Boston's 2026 regular-season schedule.
As major storms threaten to disrupt the final week of the Red Sox's 2026 season, concerns arise over how the weather could impact the team's playoff seeding. With only two series left in the regular season, the Red Sox face a critical window of games against the Guardians and the Cubs at Fenway Park. However, a significant storm brewing off the mid-Atlantic coast could bring strong winds, heavy rain, and possible coastal flooding to New England, potentially disrupting the Red Sox-Cubs series scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
While the Red Sox have already secured a postseason bid, a storm could impact their seeding, making it unlikely Major League Baseball would cancel games outright. In such a scenario, MLB might opt for a doubleheader between the Red Sox and Cubs, similar to the Mets-Braves series in 2024. Alternatively, the games could be made up on Monday, the day before the playoffs begin, which would put the two teams at a disadvantage heading into the postseason.
It is crucial to note that the weather forecast may change, but the Red Sox are facing the possibility of needing to play off one or two games in the series. Regardless of the outcome, missing or having disrupted games in these critical weeks would be unfavorable for the Red Sox.
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