What happened: The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox are expected to play twice on Friday. The revised slate would follow with a single afternoon contest on Saturday.
Why it matters: Officials are adjusting the timeline to navigate an incoming storm. The shift condenses the weekend for a Chicago team currently holding an 82-72 record.
By the numbers: Chicago averages 5.3 runs per game this season while allowing 4.4.
What to watch: Start times for the modified weekend matchups will be announced once the plan is finalized.