MLB Reschedules ALCS Game 3 to Afternoon Slot to Avoid Cleveland Rain

Major League Baseball moves ALCS Game 3 between the Rays and Guardians to 1 p.m. ET to dodge forecasted rain. NLCS Game 4 start time also adjusted.

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October 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Cleveland, United States — Major League Baseball has shifted the start time for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series to 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, citing a high probability of evening rain at Progressive Field.

The decision to move the contest up by five hours aims to ensure the best-of-seven series remains on schedule, as weather forecasts indicate potential precipitation throughout Friday as well. The series is currently tied at one game apiece following the Tampa Bay Rays’ 3-1 victory on Tuesday.

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Rays manager Kevin Cash expressed support for the league’s proactive adjustment, noting the importance of securing as many dry innings as possible. The league also confirmed that Game 4 of the National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers has been moved up to 5 p.m. local time for broadcast considerations.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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