MLB and the Red Sox set a Friday doubleheader and canceled Sunday's game, but Saturday's Cubs-Red Sox matchup in Boston remains despite a poor forecast. If Saturday is rained out, the finale could move to Monday, disrupting Chicago's Wild Card home-field bid.
At the time of the post, the Cubs and two other teams were tied for the three Wild Card spots, with home-field advantage at stake. Boston had already secured a Wild Card matchup with the Yankees in New York.
The author urges MLB to prepare to move game 162 to St. Petersburg or Houston. If it instead takes place Monday in Boston, Chicago could have to travel after the game. The post asks fans to weigh opening the Wild Card round on the road against playing at home without an off day.
