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Rainy Dodgers–Yankees clash headlines Sunday split doubleheader
sports1 month ago

Rainy Dodgers–Yankees clash headlines Sunday split doubleheader

Saturday’s Dodgers–Yankees game was postponed by rain and rescheduled as a split doubleheader on Sunday, with the first game at 9:35 a.m. PT and the nightcap airing on NBC (4:20 p.m. PT on NBC/Peacock); SportsNet LA will carry the first game of the doubleheader, while NBC/Peacock handle the late game. Pitching plans shifted to Yamamoto starting the early Sunday game, after Emmet Sheehan vs. Ryan Weathers on Saturday and Yamamoto vs. Cam Schlittler for Sunday’s second game. This marks the Dodgers’ first rainout of the season.

Dodgers-Yankees rainout forces Sunday split doubleheader in the Bronx
sports1 month ago

Dodgers-Yankees rainout forces Sunday split doubleheader in the Bronx

Rain washed out the Dodgers-Yankees game in the Bronx, marking Dodgers’ first postponement of the season. The makeup will be a split doubleheader on Sunday, with Game 1 at 9:35 a.m. PDT and Game 2 at 4:20 p.m. PDT. Saturday’s game was originally set for Fox at 5:08 p.m. PDT. Pitching plans were shuffled: Yoshinobu Yamamoto is lined up for the morning start, while Emmett Sheehan’s Saturday assignment was moved, and a Game 2 starter has not been announced yet.

Brewers-Pirates Rainout Leads to July 11 Doubleheader at PNC Park
sports1 month ago

Brewers-Pirates Rainout Leads to July 11 Doubleheader at PNC Park

A 90-minute rain delay prompted the Brewers-Pirates game at PNC Park to be postponed on July 10, with a makeup doubleheader scheduled for July 11: game 1 at 11:05 a.m. CT and game 2 at 3:05 p.m. CT. The pitchers listed for July 11 are Brandon Sproat vs Braxton Ashcraft in the opener and Shane Drohan vs Bubba Chandler in the nightcap, while a July 12 game at 11:15 a.m. would feature Jacob Misiorowski against Paul Skenes. This follows the Brewers’ recent back-to-back doubleheader sweep of the Cardinals earlier in the week.

Rainout reshapes D-backs rotation as Kepler returns from suspension
sports2 months ago

Rainout reshapes D-backs rotation as Kepler returns from suspension

Arizona's rain-delayed game with the St. Louis Cardinals forced a reshuffled pitching plan and travel, while Max Kepler returned from an 80-game PED suspension and will likely serve as a left fielder and DH against right-handed pitching; Ryne Nelson was moved to the 60-day IL, and the club prepared for a Tampa Bay series as rotation spots were adjusted.

Counsell Blasts Rainouts and a Controversial Rule After Cubs-Mets Clash
sports2 months ago

Counsell Blasts Rainouts and a Controversial Rule After Cubs-Mets Clash

Cubs manager Craig Counsell lamented back-to-back rainouts that disrupted pitching and sharply criticized a controversial rule after a replay overturn in the Cubs–Mets game; Chicago had weather-related postponements in New York and at home, and made roster moves with Jayden Murray joining the bullpen and Gavin Hollowell being optioned as it builds bullpen depth.

Cubs Rain Out Again, Set for Split-Doubleheader at Citi Field
sports2 months ago

Cubs Rain Out Again, Set for Split-Doubleheader at Citi Field

The Chicago Cubs were rained out for the second straight day, with the series at the New York Mets moved to a split doubleheader tomorrow (1:10 PM CT and 7:10 PM CT); Shota Imanaga will start the opener against Kodai Senga, and rotation plans for Thursday remain unsettled. The piece also notes lineup considerations, return-from-injury possibilities, and that the finale will be Thursday as originally scheduled, with weather and pitching matchups shaping the Cubs’ approach.”,

Rainout Pushes Tigers into Sunday Split Doubleheader
sports3 months ago

Rainout Pushes Tigers into Sunday Split Doubleheader

Rain postpones Saturday’s Tigers-Orioles game and forces a Sunday split doubleheader (12:35 p.m. and 6:05 p.m.), with likely roster moves including a 15-day IL stint for lefty Brant Hurter, the addition of a 27th man (likely Drew Sommers), and a potential 40-man/60-day IL maneuver to activate Troy Melton for Game 2; Skubal threw a bullpen and Torres continued rehab.

"Kyle Larson's Impressive Performance at Rain-Shortened Indy 500 Open Test"
sports2 years ago

"Kyle Larson's Impressive Performance at Rain-Shortened Indy 500 Open Test"

The afternoon session of the Indy 500 Open Test was rained out after nearly two hours of running in the morning, with the forecast for the next day also predicting rain. Josef Newgarden posted the fastest lap of the day in the morning session, while Colton Herta led the abbreviated afternoon session before it was halted due to rainfall. New drivers completed their Rookie Orientation Program runs, and returning veterans conducted their refresher courses, with six drivers passing their respective tests.

"Padres Game to Proceed as Scheduled Despite Rainy Weather"
sports2 years ago

"Padres Game to Proceed as Scheduled Despite Rainy Weather"

The San Diego Padres game against the San Francisco Giants is expected to proceed as scheduled despite heavy rain and the possibility of thunderstorms in the area. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for parts of the county, including the city of San Diego, but it has since expired. The Padres announced that the game is expected to be played as the rain is anticipated to lessen before the first pitch. Rainouts are rare for Padres home games, but fans are advised to bring ponchos, collapsible umbrellas, towels, and blankets as large umbrellas will not be allowed.

Doubleheader scheduled as Rays-Royals game postponed due to rain
sports3 years ago

Doubleheader scheduled as Rays-Royals game postponed due to rain

The Tampa Bay Rays' game against the Kansas City Royals was postponed due to inclement weather and rescheduled as a doubleheader on Saturday. Tyler Glasnow will pitch the opener for the Rays, while Cooper Criswell will start or provide bulk innings in the nightcap. The Rays will have to shuffle their rotation due to the doubleheader, with plans to push their starters back one day. The Rays are also uncertain about the return date of first baseman Yandy Diaz, who is on the paternity list. The team is currently 1.5 games ahead of the Orioles in the AL East race.

Rainy Weather Forces Postponement of Yankees-Cardinals Opener
sports3 years ago

Rainy Weather Forces Postponement of Yankees-Cardinals Opener

The opening game of the three-game series between the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees was postponed due to heavy rain, with a split doubleheader scheduled for Saturday. The postponed game will be made up as the second game of the doubleheader, with the first game starting at 1:15 p.m. CT and the second game at 6:15 p.m. CT. Cardinals' All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado and utility man Brendan Donovan are hopeful to be fully available for Saturday's games.

Rainouts wreak havoc on Yankees-Red Sox series schedule.
sports3 years ago

Rainouts wreak havoc on Yankees-Red Sox series schedule.

The Yankees' game against the Red Sox on Saturday was postponed due to rain, resulting in a split doubleheader on Sunday. Clarke Schmidt will start Game 1, while Luis Severino will pitch the second game. The postponement means the Yankees will need a fifth starter for their game on Wednesday against the Mariners, with Randy Vasquez and Jhony Brito as potential call-up options. Harrison Bader is potentially ready to rejoin the Yankees on Tuesday, while Matt Krook made his MLB debut on Friday but gave up five runs over 1 ²/₃ innings in relief of Domingo German.