Two Out on Opening Day, so far

It’s opening day, and threats of rain and snow already have claimed two games. The snowy forecast in Chicago led officials Sunday to postpone Monday’s White Sox opener, and rain in Boston today has led to delaying the Red Sox contest with Tampa. Also, rain has been falling in Cincinnati, but the Reds and Mets continue to play through. And, as you can see in the photo, the tarp has been on the field today in Baltimore, but it looks like the O’s and Yankees will begin on time.

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Bronx Delay

The 2008 Major League Baseball season is just underway and already we have our first rain delay. It’s at Yankee Stadium, where the Bombers were scheduled for a 1:05 first pitch against Toronto. No new start time has been announced. The game, whether it’s played today or tomorrow, will be the last opening day game at the old Bronx ballpark.

Meanwhile, speaking of poor opening day weather in New York, check out this story about the Yankees snowing 1996 home opener.