Yankees-Marlins Game Delayed Due to Rain

Sunday afternoon matchup pushed back due to inclement weather in the Bronx

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:57pm

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Sunday's scheduled 1:55 PM ET game between the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins has been delayed due to rain in the Bronx. The teams are waiting for the weather to clear before the game can begin, with Chris Paddack of the Marlins and Max Fried of the Yankees set to take the mound once play resumes.

Why it matters

Rain delays are a common occurrence in baseball, but can be frustrating for fans who have made plans to attend the game. The Yankees and Marlins will need to wait out the storm before they can take the field and continue their regular season matchup.

The details

The Yankees announced on Twitter that they do not intend to start the game on time due to the inclement weather in the Bronx. No specific timeline has been provided for when the game will eventually begin, but the teams and umpires will monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available.

  • The game was originally scheduled for a 1:55 PM ET first pitch on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Chris Paddack

The starting pitcher for the Miami Marlins in the delayed game.

Max Fried

The starting pitcher for the New York Yankees in the delayed game.

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What they’re saying

“Please be advised we do not intend to start today's game on time. Information will be provided as it is received.”

— New York Yankees

What’s next

The Yankees and Marlins will wait for the rain to clear before resuming play. No specific timeline has been provided, but updates will be shared as the situation develops.

The takeaway

Rain delays are an unavoidable part of baseball, and fans will need to be patient as the Yankees and Marlins work to get the game started once the weather improves in the Bronx.