MLB games rescheduled due to cold weather

For Major League Baseball (MLB) teams in northern cities, spring means facing the challenge of cold weather.

Games in March and April are often subject to changes due to freezing temperatures or snow.

According to MLB rules, the home team decides if a game starts late before lineup cards are exchanged, while the umpire-in-chief takes charge once the game begins.

Interestingly, there is no set temperature limit for cancellation; instead, officials use professional forecasts and judgment to decide if playing is safe for athletes and fans.

If conditions are truly unplayable, games are postponed, often resulting in doubleheaders later in the season.

These doubleheaders place extra physical strain on players, which teams aim to avoid.

While modern stadiums with retractable roofs remain unaffected, open-air parks stay vulnerable to spring's unpredictability.

When changes occur, clubs usually try to support fans with vouchers or future tickets to make up for the inconvenience.

Ultimately, while cold weather is a part of early-season baseball, the goal is always to keep the game safe and fair for everyone involved.