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MLB Turns Rainouts into Doubleheaders on June 19 and August 18

Clubs unveiled fresh pitching matchups plus ticket policy updates after Wednesday’s rain forced postponements

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A rain puddle reflects the Wrigley Field marquee before the Cubs-Brewers game was postponed Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • Wednesday’s rainout washed out games involving the Cubs and Brewers, White Sox and Cardinals, and Tigers and Pirates.
  • The White Sox and Cardinals are playing a straight doubleheader at Rate Field on Thursday, kicking off at 1:10 p.m. with starters Sonny Gray and Erick Fedde for St. Louis.
  • The Tigers and Pirates will meet in split twin bills at Comerica Park Thursday at 1:10 and 5:40 p.m., with Tarik Skubal slated for Game 1 and Paul Skenes for Game 2.
  • The Cubs and Brewers makeup contest has been scheduled as a day-night doubleheader on August 18, with Jameson Taillon starting the opener and separate tickets needed for each game.
  • Fans holding tickets for Wednesday’s postponed games can attend both makeup matchups or exchange them for credits or alternative seats under each club’s revised ticket policies.