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Rainout Triggers MLB Doubleheaders in Chicago, Detroit and Pittsburgh

Doubleheaders reshuffle starting rotations with original Wednesday ticket holders retaining access.

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

  • Chicago’s postponed White SoxCardinals game will be played June 19 as a straight doubleheader with Sonny Gray starting the opener and Erick Fedde taking the hill in Game 2.
  • The Cubs will complete their rained-out game against the Brewers on August 18 as the first contest of a split doubleheader at Wrigley Field with separate tickets required for each matchup.
  • Detroit and Pittsburgh will make up their postponed contest Thursday as a split twin bill at Comerica Park featuring planned starters Tarik Skubal in Game 1 and Paul Skenes in Game 2.
  • Fans holding tickets for the original Wednesday matchups can use them for the designated makeup games or exchange them for a seat or game of equal value this season.
  • The White Sox’s struggles deepen as they drop six straight games and seven of eight following Tuesday’s 12-2 loss to the Cardinals in the series opener.