When do the Cubs play their final three regular-season games against the Red Sox, and could this weekend’s storm push back the Friday doubleheader at Fenway Park?
The Cubs have already clinched their playoff spot, but three regular-season games remain — all against the Red Sox — and a weekend storm is adding some uncertainty to how they’ll get played.
What’s confirmed about the schedule
Chicago’s final three games of the regular season are against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. That series opens with a doubleheader on Friday. Beyond that, the Cubs have a weekend series to finish out, but the exact game times for Saturday and Sunday aren’t specified in what’s been reported so far.
Could the storm push back the doubleheader?
There’s a possible storm moving through the area this weekend, and that’s created real uncertainty about how the rest of the series will play out. It’s not confirmed whether the Friday doubleheader itself will be delayed or whether later games could be affected instead — just that weather is a live factor for the series.
Why these games still matter
The Cubs’ playoff berth itself isn’t on the line anymore — they clinched that Thursday with a 2-1 win over the Marlins at Wrigley Field. What’s still undecided is which of the three National League Wild Card spots they’ll land in, and that outcome determines where they travel for the first round. So these final three games are about seeding, not survival.
⚠️ Weather-related schedule changes can shift quickly, and specifics like makeup times or doubleheader adjustments weren’t detailed in the available reporting. If you’re planning around game times this weekend, check the Cubs’ or MLB’s official schedule for the latest before heading out or tuning in.
How have Cade Horton’s elbow surgery and Ben Brown’s neck injury affected the Cubs’ pitching staff heading into the postseason?
Chicago clinched its playoff spot despite a rough season for the pitching staff, and two names stand out: Cade Horton and Ben Brown, both sidelined by injuries that have kept them out of the rotation.
The two injuries in question
Cade Horton underwent elbow surgery this season, and Ben Brown has been dealing with a neck issue. Both losses came during a season that also included a 10-game winning streak followed by a 10-game losing streak — so the pitching staff has already been tested by more than just injuries.
How the rotation has held up
With two starters unavailable, other arms have had to carry more of the load. Matthew Boyd’s seven-inning outing in the Cubs’ clinching win over the Marlins is one example of the kind of length the rotation has needed from its healthy starters down the stretch.
What’s still unclear heading into October
The available reporting doesn’t specify Horton’s or Brown’s recovery timelines, whether either could return during a postseason run, or exactly how the Cubs plan to fill out their playoff rotation. Given how much can change with pitching health in the final days before October, it’s worth checking the Cubs’ official injury updates or MLB.com for the latest before assuming who will and won’t be on the postseason roster.
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