Looking for today’s MLB weather forecast? Below you’ll find every game on Tuesday’s 15-game slate with rain delay risks, postponement concerns, and fantasy baseball and sports betting impacts from today’s MLB Rain Delay Watch.
Today’s MLB Weather Forecast
- Highest Delay Risk: Pirates at Yankees, with a Flood Watch in effect and near-certain precipitation at Yankee Stadium throughout the evening.
- Expected Postponements: Pirates at Yankees faces the strongest postponement threat; Dodgers at Phillies remains in jeopardy with severe thunderstorms and a separate Flood Watch across the Philadelphia metro.
- Most Significant Wind: Wrigley Field, where northerly gusts to 25 mph blow straight in and suppress fly-ball carry.
- Primary Weather Story: A severe weather outbreak stretches from the Ohio Valley through the Mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast, placing four open-air ballparks (Progressive Field, Citizens Bank Park, Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park) directly in the storm path; extreme heat grips Texas and the Southwest with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in Arlington, Houston, and Phoenix.
At-a-Glance Weather Table
| Matchup | First Pitch (ET) | Roof | Temp | Wind | Rain % | Delay Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins at Guardians | 6:40 p.m. | Open | 78°F | NW 9-11 mph | 60% | High |
| Dodgers at Phillies | 6:40 p.m. | Open | 80°F | SW 10 mph | 90% | High |
| Pirates at Yankees | 7:05 p.m. | Open | 77°F | SW 10 mph | 100% | High |
| Rays at Blue Jays | 7:07 p.m. | Retractable | 72°F | SW 7-10 mph | 60% | Low |
| Orioles at Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. | Open | 77°F | S 11 mph | 90% | High |
| Padres at Braves | 7:15 p.m. | Open | 84°F | S 5-10 mph | 0% | Low |
| Mets at Brewers | 7:40 p.m. | Retractable | 70°F | N 10-15 mph | 0% | Low |
| Giants at Royals | 7:40 p.m. | Open | 80°F | N 5-10 mph | 0% | Low |
| Tigers at Cubs | 8:05 p.m. | Open | 68°F | In 15-20 mph | 40% | Moderate |
| White Sox at Rangers | 8:05 p.m. | Retractable | 98°F | ESE 5 mph | 0% | Low |
| Marlins at Astros | 8:10 p.m. | Retractable | 88°F | W 5-10 mph | 0% | Low |
| Nationals at Rockies | 8:40 p.m. | Open | 82°F | S 8-11 mph | 30% | Moderate |
| Cardinals at Angels | 9:38 p.m. | Open | 75°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Low |
| Athletics at Diamondbacks | 9:40 p.m. | Retractable | 93°F | N 5 mph | 20% | Low |
| Reds at Mariners | 9:40 p.m. | Retractable | 75°F | N 5-7 mph | 0% | Low |
Highest Rain Delay Risk Games Today
Pirates at Yankees (7:05 p.m. ET)
Delay Risk: HIGH
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the New York City metro area from Tuesday morning through early Wednesday, and the evening forecast calls for near-certain precipitation with thunderstorms. Rainfall totals of 0.75 to 1.00 inch are expected before 2 a.m., placing the heaviest rain squarely within the game window. A delayed start appears likely. Postponement is a realistic possibility if storms arrive in concentrated bands rather than scattered cells. Monitor this game closely for schedule updates before first pitch.
Dodgers at Phillies (6:40 p.m. ET)
Delay Risk: HIGH
A separate Flood Watch covers the Philadelphia metro through early Wednesday morning, with severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall forecast before midnight. The 90% precipitation chance reflects widespread coverage rather than scattered pop-up activity, and some storms could produce damaging winds alongside the heaviest rain. New rainfall of 0.50 to 0.75 inches is expected. Citizens Bank Park’s open-air exposure leaves no option to avoid a stoppage if storms arrive on schedule. A delayed start or mid-game interruption appears probable, and postponement cannot be ruled out if the severe window aligns with first pitch.
Orioles at Red Sox (7:10 p.m. ET)
Delay Risk: HIGH
The same storm system driving Flood Watches in New York and Philadelphia extends into New England with thunderstorms expected before midnight at Fenway Park. The 90% precipitation chance and 0.50 to 0.75 inches of expected rainfall indicate a high likelihood of game interruption. Southerly wind gusting to 23 mph ahead of the storms could create an initial boost to fly-ball carry before conditions deteriorate. A delay appears likely once thunderstorms arrive, though the scattered nature of the convection leaves some chance the heaviest cells pass between innings.
Twins at Guardians (6:40 p.m. ET)
Delay Risk: HIGH
Thunderstorms are likely before 7 p.m. with additional chances persisting through 11 p.m. at Progressive Field. The storm window opens directly at first pitch, and 0.25 to 0.50 inches of rainfall is expected. Northwest gusts to 22 mph suggest the frontal passage is the primary driver, meaning storms should move through rather than stall. A delayed start is plausible if the pre-7 p.m. storms arrive on schedule. Once the front clears, conditions should improve for the later innings. Postponement is unlikely given the progressive nature of the system.
Games Expected to Play Without Weather Issues
- Padres at Braves — Dry, partly cloudy conditions with no precipitation risk at Truist Park despite the afternoon heat.
- Giants at Royals — Clear evening at Kauffman Stadium with zero rain chance and comfortable northerly breezes.
- Cardinals at Angels — Stable Southern California weather with no disruption concerns at Angel Stadium.
DFS and Betting Weather Outlook
Tigers at Cubs
Strong northerly wind blowing in at 15-20 mph with gusts to 25 mph creates one of the most pitcher-friendly environments on the slate at Wrigley Field. Fly-ball distance should be significantly suppressed, reducing home-run probability for both lineups. Combined with cooler evening temperatures in the upper 60s, the under deserves strong consideration. Ground-ball pitchers gain a meaningful edge in these conditions. DFS players should temper power expectations and favor contact-oriented hitters or pivot elsewhere entirely.
Dodgers at Phillies
Severe storm risk introduces substantial uncertainty in DFS and betting. Starting pitchers face the possibility of early removal if lengthy delays disrupt their rhythm, and the game could be called before reaching regulation. Cash-game lineups should limit exposure until the forecast stabilizes. The pre-storm environment features southwest wind gusting to 20 mph at a hitter-friendly park, creating volatility in either direction depending on how much baseball actually gets played. Live-betting opportunities may emerge if delays push the game into late-night completion.
Pirates at Yankees
Near-certain precipitation makes this the highest-risk game for DFS exposure on the entire slate. Avoid heavy lineup construction around this game in cash formats. If the game starts, southwest wind at 10 mph creates a neutral-to-slightly-favorable offensive environment at Yankee Stadium, but the interruption risk far outweighs any environmental edge. Tournament players willing to absorb cancellation risk could find leverage if ownership is depressed, but the downside is real.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which MLB games are most likely to be postponed today?
Pirates at Yankees faces the strongest postponement threat with 100% precipitation probability, a Flood Watch, and thunderstorms expected throughout the evening. Dodgers at Phillies carries a similar profile with severe storms and a separate Flood Watch. Orioles at Red Sox and Twins at Guardians could also see significant delays, though both are more likely to start late than be postponed outright.
How does today’s severe weather affect the Northeast games?
A large-scale severe weather outbreak impacts four open-air stadiums from Cleveland to Boston. The National Weather Service has issued Flood Watches for both the New York and Philadelphia metro areas. Games at Yankee Stadium, Citizens Bank Park, Fenway Park, and Progressive Field all carry high delay risk. Retractable-roof venues like Rogers Centre and American Family Field are unaffected despite threatening weather nearby.
