NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 24: A tarp lies over the field prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on May 24, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesSo the weather in New York City is currently atrocious. Theres a nasty weather system rolling through the area at the moment and its gotten to the point where the tarp is on the field and the New York Yankees have already announced that their series-opener against our Atlanta Braves will have a delayed start. Please be advised we do not intend to start tonights game on time. Information will be provided as it is received. New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 7, 2026Well have more information posted in here as it comes in but for now, just know that were going to have a later start than 7:15 ET tonight. Stay tuned![UPDATE (6:40 p.m. ET)]: Yeah, its pretty obvious why this game wont be starting on time. The press box at Yankee Stadium has trulyfor the birdsSmart bird. pic.twitter.com/VQ8tELXe0B Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) August 7, 2026[UPDATE (8:20 p.m. ET)]: New York City is under a Flash Flood Warning until 9:00 p.m. ET. 9:00 is also, coincidentally, when first pitch is scheduled, so there you have it. See yall at 9:00, folks!Tonights first pitch is scheduled for approximately 9:00 PM. New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 8, 2026Join the conversation!Sign up for a user account and get:Fewer adsCreate community postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsNew, improved notifications system!