Weather Postpones Guardians Game, Sunday Doubleheader Becomes Key Series Decider

The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs will play two games on Sunday after Saturday's matchup was postponed due to weather.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:06am

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The Cleveland Guardians' Saturday night game against the Chicago Cubs was postponed due to weather concerns. As a result, Sunday, April 4, will feature a doubleheader at Progressive Field, starting at 1:10 p.m. EST. These two games are crucial in determining the series winner, as the Guardians currently lead the series 1-0 after a 4-1 victory on Friday night.

Why it matters

The postponement of Saturday's game means the Guardians and Cubs will have to play two games back-to-back on Sunday, leaving little room for error or a chance for either side to settle in. This could impact the team's pitching rotations and lineups, making the Sunday doubleheader an important decider in the series.

The details

The Guardians grabbed momentum in their Friday night win, hitting two home runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Strong pitching also helped set them up nicely heading into Saturday. However, with the postponement, it can be challenging for the team to pick up exactly where they left off. The Guardians are expected to start Slade Cecconi for game one, with Parker Messick to follow him in game two. On the hitting side, the Guardians' primary lineup that normally features Kyle Manzardo and Bo Naylor can play in game one, as they'll be facing right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera.

  • The Cleveland Guardians' Saturday night game against the Chicago Cubs was postponed due to weather concerns.
  • Sunday, April 4, will feature a doubleheader at Progressive Field, starting at 1:10 p.m. EST.

The players

Gabriel Arias

A Guardians player who hit a home run in the team's 4-1 victory over the Cubs on Friday night.

Chase DeLauter

A polarizing power-hitter for the Guardians who also hit a home run in the team's 4-1 victory over the Cubs on Friday night.

Joey Cantillo

The Guardians' starting pitcher who left the game after 5.1 innings pitched on Friday night.

Kyle Manzardo

A Guardians player who is part of the team's primary lineup and will play in game one of the Sunday doubleheader.

Bo Naylor

A Guardians player who is part of the team's primary lineup and will play in game one of the Sunday doubleheader.

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What they’re saying

“Tonight's game has been postponed.”

— Cleveland Guardians

What’s next

The Guardians and Cubs will play two nine-inning games back-to-back on Sunday, giving very little room for error or a chance for either side to settle in. One of the nice things for both teams is that they can add a 27th man to the roster, allowing them to get an extra player to give a bit more depth to the lineup or bullpen.

The takeaway

The postponement of Saturday's game sets up a crucial Sunday doubleheader that will determine the series winner between the Guardians and Cubs. Both teams will need to adjust their pitching rotations and lineups to adapt to the back-to-back games, making this an important early-season test for both squads.