The Chicago Bulls' game against the Miami Heat at the United Center was postponed due to court condensation caused by moisture, leading to a nearly two-hour delay and no immediate rescheduling announced.
Game 2 of the Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers doubleheader was postponed due to storm threats and will be played the next day as part of a split doubleheader. The Cubs lost the first game 7-0, falling behind in the series, with key players like Jameson Taillon returning from injury. The game postponement was due to weather concerns, and the teams will continue their series with scheduled starters for upcoming games.
The Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox have postponed their Wednesday game due to inclement weather and rescheduled it for Thursday, June 27 at 4:10 p.m. ET, which was a mutual off day for both teams. The Braves will have Thursday off before their home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, with Spencer Strider likely being pushed back to start on Friday.
The Philadelphia Union's game against the Seattle Sounders was postponed six minutes after kickoff due to a waterlogged field at Subaru Park. The decision prioritized player safety, and a rescheduled date has yet to be announced. Both teams and coaches agreed with the referee's decision, and the Union's upcoming schedule, including a Concacaf Champions Cup game, adds complexity to finding a new date for the match.
The Golden State Warriors' game against the Utah Jazz was postponed after assistant coach Dejan Milojević suffered a medical emergency at a team dinner and was hospitalized in Salt Lake City. The nature of his illness was not disclosed, and the NBA called off the game due to the emergency. Milojević, known as "Coach Decky," joined the Warriors in 2021 and is responsible for working with the team's big men.
In the latest week of high school football in the Carolinas, several games took place with notable scores and highlights. However, the game between Landrum High School and Chesnee High School was postponed before it could begin.
Wednesday's Phillies-Braves game was postponed due to hours of rain in the forecast in Philadelphia. The game will be made up on Monday, September 11 as part of a separate admission day/night doubleheader. Ticket holders for Wednesday's postponed game will be able to attend the makeup game. Fans who purchased tickets directly from the team website for Wednesday's postponed game will receive "a complimentary ticket offer to select remaining 2023 home games" via email.
The game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies was postponed due to rain and will be made up as a doubleheader on September 11. The new start time for the game is 1:05 p.m. and tickets for the June 21 game will be valid for the rescheduled game.
The LSU baseball game against Kentucky in the Baton Rouge Super Regional was postponed three times and started at 9 p.m. due to concerns about starting the game and then stopping it after a short period of play. The game was set for 7 p.m., but was delayed due to active weather in the area. Fans were not happy about sitting in sunshine for five hours to only have the game delayed again by lightning.
Despite home runs from Gavin Turley, Brady Kasper, and Travis Bazzana, Oregon State lost 6-5 to LSU in a postponed game due to thunderstorms. The Beavers will play Sam Houston again on Sunday night. Garret Forrester extended his reached base streak to 58 consecutive games, while Bazzana and Turley extended their hit streaks. The game was delayed for three hours and three minutes due to weather.
Two people were injured and hospitalized due to a gas explosion at the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium, home to the Single-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, the Lake Elsinore Storm. The stadium was evacuated and the game against the Inland Empire 66ers was postponed. The cause of the explosion is under investigation and gas companies responded to the scene. The San Diego Padres released a statement expressing their concern for the injured workers and their commitment to providing assistance.
The game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers was postponed due to cold temperatures and high winds. The game will be played as part of a doubleheader on Tuesday. The postponement came after the Tigers waited over five hours to postpone their game against the San Francisco Giants due to light rain.