Red Sox neutral site games: What to know about the Tropicana Field plan

Key Points:

• Major League Baseball is considering moving at least one of the Red Sox-Cubs games this weekend to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg due to expected heavy rain in New England, with an official decision expected Friday.
• The Red Sox and Cubs plan to start their series with a doubleheader at Fenway Park on Friday, but travel plans are underway for the Red Sox to fly to Florida afterward if weather conditions force a venue change or postponements.
• The Red Sox have clinched a postseason spot and are likely the No. 5 seed in the American League, preparing to face the Yankees in the Wild Card Series starting Tuesday, while the Cubs remain in a tight National League playoff race.
• Weather forecasts predict increasing rain throughout the weekend, with a 100% chance on Sunday, making Saturday and Sunday games at Fenway unlikely and increasing the chance of playing at the neutral site Tropicana Field.
• The Red Sox are still finalizing their pitching plans for the series, considering multiple starters and bullpen options, especially if a neutral site game occurs, and may adjust their roster accordingly.