RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 1 sourcesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 24: A tarp lies over the field prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on May 24, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images
So the weather in New York City is currently atrocious. There’s a nasty weather system rolling through the area at the moment and it’s gotten to the point where the tarp is on the field and the New York Yankees have already announced that their series-opener against our Atlanta Braves will have a delayed start.
Please be advised we do not intend to start tonight’s game on time. Information will be provided as it is received.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 7, 2026
We’ll have more information posted in here as it comes in but for now, just know that we’re going to have a later start than 7:15 ET tonight. Stay tuned!
[UPDATE (6:40 p.m. ET)]: Yeah, it’s pretty obvious why this game won’t be starting on time. The press box at Yankee Stadium has truly…………………………gone to the birds…………………
Smart bird. pic.twitter.com/VQ8tELXe0B
— Brendan Kuty 🧟♂️ (@BrendanKutyNJ) August 7, 2026
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