There are currently some scary natural disasters happening in Canada, which include nasty wildfires that have pushed tons of smoke and debris into the northeastern part of the United States, affecting states like Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and many other states.
One game on the MLB schedule was already affected by the Air Quality Index being harmful when the Phillies-Mets game on Thursday had to be pushed up. Well, on Friday, July 17, another game on the MLB slate is being affected, as it’s been announced that the Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates game on Friday evening has been postponed due to Air Quality issues in Cleveland, Ohio (where the series is set to take place).
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Pirates-Guardians Game Postponed Due to Air Quality on Friday
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – JULY 17: A member of the Cleveland Guardians grounds crew rakes the field as the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed due to air quality at Progressive Field on July 17, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Per AccuWeather, the Air Quality Index in Cleveland, Ohio, is currently 242, which is considered very unhealthy. There is also an Air Quality Alert in effect for the area.
The Cleveland Guardians X account made the following post (about the Postponement):
Per reports, there will be a split double header between the Guardians and Pirates on Saturday afternoon, with the first of the twin billing starting at 1 p.m.
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