Cubs-Red Sox game Sunday might move to Tropicana Field, which is preparing to host
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Key Points:
- Due to a Nor’easter threatening Boston, the Cubs' final regular-season game against the Red Sox may be moved to the Rays' Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, with preparations underway to host the game on Sunday.
- The Cubs and Red Sox are playing a split doubleheader Friday, with travel plans for the Cubs to fly to St. Pete after the night game, and the Saturday night game potentially being moved to Sunday to allow a rest day.
- MLB is prioritizing completing the series because it affects National League wild-card seeding, where the Padres lead, followed closely by the Cubs and Phillies, with the Cubs holding tiebreakers over both teams.
- The Diamondbacks remain in wild-card contention and will face the Padres this weekend, trying to secure a playoff spot.
- The wild-card round is scheduled for Tuesday to Thursday, with Monday as a rest day before the postseason begins.
