Winter weather forces MLB teams to move up Tuesday games

Mets, Guardians, and White Sox change scheduled night games to afternoon starts due to forecasted cold and windy conditions.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:41pm

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Several Major League Baseball teams have been forced to move up their scheduled Tuesday games due to anticipated winter weather conditions. The New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians, and Chicago White Sox have all changed their night games to afternoon starts to avoid potential issues from the cold and wind.

Why it matters

Adjusting game times on short notice can be disruptive for fans who have already made plans, but the teams are prioritizing player and fan safety given the forecasted inclement weather. This is an early-season challenge that some teams may face as they navigate unpredictable spring weather.

The details

The Mets moved their games against the Arizona Diamondbacks from 7:10 pm to 4:10 pm ET. The Guardians changed their game against the Kansas City Royals from 7:10 pm to 1:10 pm ET. And the White Sox shifted their contest versus the Baltimore Orioles from 6:40 pm to 2:10 pm CT. All three teams cited expected cold temperatures and windy conditions as the reasons for the time changes.

  • The Mets games against the Diamondbacks were originally scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday night.
  • The Guardians game against the Royals was originally set for Tuesday evening.
  • The White Sox game versus the Orioles was originally scheduled for Tuesday night.

The players

New York Mets

A Major League Baseball team based in New York City.

Cleveland Guardians

A Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Chicago White Sox

A Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.

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What they’re saying

“In appreciation for the fans' understanding, commitment and flexibility, the team is offering a limited number of complimentary tickets to each game.”

— New York Mets

What’s next

The teams will play their rescheduled afternoon games on Tuesday as they navigate the early-season weather challenges.

The takeaway

Adjusting game times on short notice is disruptive, but these MLB teams are prioritizing player and fan safety by moving up their Tuesday games in response to forecasted winter weather conditions. This highlights the challenges teams can face in scheduling games during the unpredictable spring season.