How a Boston nor'easter could wreak havoc on the MLB wild-card races
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Key Points:
- The upcoming Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago Cubs series at Fenway Park is unlikely to affect postseason standings significantly, as the Red Sox have already secured a playoff spot and the Cubs are close to clinching theirs.
- A nor'easter forecasted to hit New England could disrupt the weekend games, potentially leading MLB to cancel or postpone them depending on their postseason relevance.
- If the games become crucial for playoff seeding, makeup games may be scheduled on Monday, possibly resulting in a doubleheader and tight travel schedules ahead of the Wild Card Series.
- A similar situation occurred in 2024 when Hurricane Helene forced makeup games for the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets, causing a challenging travel and game schedule before the playoffs.
- The Red Sox could clinch the second wild-card spot as early as Tuesday, making the weekend series more critical for the Cubs and the National League wild-card race, though this remains uncertain.
