Key Points
Bullet point summary by AI
- The New York Yankees aimed to sweep the Miami Marlins on Sunday, April 5 at 1:05 pm ET at Yankee Stadium.
- Unforeseen rain in The Bronx threatens to delay the crucial matchup, impacting the Yankees' schedule before facing the Athletics.
- The weather forecast predicts persistent rain until at least 4 pm, leaving fans and teams in suspense about the game's start time.
The New York Yankees and Miami Marlins were set to face off on Sunday afternoon at 1:05pm ET, but mother nature had other plans. Rain is scheduled for the Bronx, which means Yankees fans will have to wait to see if they can sweep the Marlins before a much-needed day off, and an upcoming series against the Athletics.
The Yankees came back from a 4-1 deficit in the second game of this three-game set, defeating the Marlins 9-7. A Jazz Chisholm Jr. error in the top of the ninth made matters closer than they had to be, but New York prevailed.
Yankees vs Marlins rain delay updates and start time
- Game: Yankees vs Marlins
- Date: April 5, 2026
- Scheduled start time: 1:05 pm ET
- Delayed start time: TBD
It's April in New York, which means both the Yankees and Mets will be subject to rain delays, as is typically the case early in the season. A quick weather.com search reveals that rain is expected to stay in the area through at least 4pm before eventually making way for cloudy skies.
Yankees vs Marlins weather report: When will the rain stop in the Bronx?
The weather report doesn't look ideal for baseball in New York City on Sunday, especially for a day game. There's at least a 60 percent chance of rain through the 4pm ET hour.
Hour | Chance of rain |
|---|---|
1pm | 90 |
2pm | 92 |
3pm | 100 |
4pm | 71 |
5pm | 16 |
We'll have more on this story as it progresses.