MLB discuss postponing games due to wildfire smoke

MLB directors and planning to discuss whether to postpone games in New York and Philadelphia on Wednesday night because of poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.

The New York Yankees are scheduled to host the Chicago White Sox, while Philadelphia Phillies are slated to host Detroit.

Scene from Yankee Stadium amidst Canada wildfire smoke 😳 pic.twitter.com/EvbWIQeiz7

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 7, 2023

MLB said it planned to speak with the teams involved at about 4 p.m.

The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for New York City, saying: “The New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects.” In Philadelphia, the NWS issued a Code Red.

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— Joseph Steinberg (@JosephSteinberg) June 7, 2023

The National Women’s Soccer League postponed Orlando’s match at Gotham in Harrison, New Jersey, from Wednesday night to Aug. 9.

“The match could not be safely conducted based on the projected air quality index,” the NWSL said.