The Cubs-Brewers Monday nightcap was rained out and rescheduled for a Tuesday split doubleheader. Matthew Boyd and Jameson Taillon set to start for Chicago.
Aug 18, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Fans enter Wrigley Field before game two of a double header between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers. It was postponed due to bad weather.
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A busy and high-stakes stretch for the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers took an unexpected turn Monday as severe storms rolled through the city, postponing the nightcap of an already scheduled doubleheader at Wrigley Field.
Monday’s Game Two Washed Away
After the Brewers blanked the Cubs 7-0 in a matinee, steady rain swept across the North Side, leading both teams and MLB officials to reschedule Monday night’s game. Rather than waiting out the weather, the teams opted for a split doubleheader on Tuesday, with games now set for 1:20 p.m. and 7:05 p.m. CT.
The current series, featuring five games over four days, is crucial to the NL Central standings and now puts additional pressure on both pitching staffs and late-season roster depth.
A Look Ahead: Cubs Pitching Plans for Tuesday
According to the Cubs’ official site and MLB insider Bruce Levine, Chicago will turn to left-hander Matthew Boyd for the rescheduled opening game on Tuesday. The nightcap is set to feature the return of right-hander Jameson Taillon, who is coming off the injured list after dealing with a right calf strain that landed him on the IL back on July 1.
This gives the Cubs some hope, as Taillon (a veteran presence in the rotation) is penciled in as the probable starter for Game 2. His activation should be made official before the first game, and it’s likely the Cubs will announce corresponding roster moves, potentially including more bullpen changes or a spot starter, for coverage during this intense stretch.
More Roster Moves Coming
With two games on tap and the rotation reworked by rain, expect plenty of pregame roster shuffling. The Cubs have already made a series of recent moves to maximize pitching depth, including the promotion of Luke Little, the optioning of Javier Assad, and the use of Gavin Hollowell as Monday’s 27th man.
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Additional tweaks, including activating Taillon and potentially supplementing the bullpen, are all but certain before Tuesday’s doubleheader begins.
The Stakes
Both the Cubs and Brewers face a daunting run: Chicago is in the midst of 14 games in 13 days, and each contest in this series could further tip the balance in the NL Central playoff picture. Handling the chaos of weather and pitching adjustments will test both teams’ fortitude and depth.
Stay tuned to On Tap Sports Net for breaking roster news and live coverage as the Cubs and Brewers gear up for a double dose of rivalry baseball at Wrigley Field on Tuesday.
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