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Nor’easter threatens Boston as MLB considers moving Cubs-Red Sox game to Tropicana Field
MLB is weighing a neutral-site finale at Tropicana Field, where operations crews are preparing for security, concessions and ticketing.
- On Friday, Major League Baseball officially relocated the Sunday regular-season finale between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, citing a major nor'easter threatening New England.
- A nor'easter threatened Fenway Park, where the teams were originally scheduled to conclude their three-game series this weekend, forcing the league to adjust the schedule.
- Operations teams at the Tampa Bay Rays' home venue are preparing to manage security, concessions, ticketing, and neutral-site branding for the relocated contest.
- Both the Cubs and Red Sox have already clinched playoff spots, making the final series critical for determining postseason seeding and preventing an unacceptable rainout.
- Fans who purchased tickets through the Red Sox will receive automatic refunds within 7 days, as the clubs finalize preparations for the move to Florida.
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Nor’easter threatens Boston as MLB considers moving Cubs-Red Sox game to Tropicana Field
Major League Baseball is preparing for the possibility of relocating the regular-season finale between the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox to Tropicana Field due to a severe storm threatening Boston.
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