Cubs-Mets start time: Mets rain delay update in New York on August 7

The scheduled game between the Cubs and Mets looks in danger of being impacted by weather. Check here for updates on a possible Mets rain delay.

The Cubs and Mets are due to face off on Monday for the first of a three-game series.

It’ll be Drew Smyly on the mound for the Cubs against Kodai Senga for the Mets. However, the weather in New York may get in the way of determining a winner.

We’re tracking the storm clouds gathering near Citi Field.

Is there a Cubs vs. Mets game today?

As of publication, the Mets and Cubs are scheduled to battle it out on Aug. 7 at 7:10 p.m. ET.

Is the Cubs vs. Mets game canceled today?

No, at least, not yet. The game is still planned to go ahead, though the weather does look like it will be a factor on Monday.

Mets rain delay update: Cubs-Mets start time after weather delay

This post will be updated as details on any weather delays are provided.

UPDATE at 11:00 p.m. ET: The game is finally scheduled to resume at 11:15 p.m.

UPDATE at 10:30 p.m. ET: The tarp has finally come off, but the Mets still have not announced a restart time.

UPDATE: A rain delay has hit. There has been no indication of when the game will restart unfortunately.

Ahead of the first pitch, the weather radar didn’t look good in terms of an uninterrupted game though it should be able to start on time.

However, weather is a tricky thing and there’s no telling exactly where that storm will land or when.

The Cubs are coming off an encouraging series win over the Braves in Chicago. They are now just 1.5 games out of first place in the NL Central and hold one of the National League wild card places.

The Mets need a momentum changer. They have lost six straight, suffering sweeps at the hands of the Royals and Orioles since the MLB trade deadline. They are now fourth in the NL East and only 1.5 games ahead of the last-place Nationals.

The last time the two played, the Cubs took the first two games while the Mets enjoyed a Game 3 victory.