The Cubs announced at 12:40 p,m. that the start of Friday afternoon’s game will be delayed past its 1:20 start due to weather in the area.
The team provided no further information, advising fans at Wrigley Field to monitor the video board for further updates.
The Cubs are scheduled to open a three-game set against the San Francisco Giants, who are making their only visit to Wrigley Field this season. Edward Cabrera, fresh off the injured list because of a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand, is scheduled to face right-hander J.T. Ginn. The Giants are wrapping up a three-city, 10-game trip in which they have been hitting a ton (.335, 9 home runs) but pitching poorly (7.69 ERA).