“MLB postpones games in New York and Philadelphia due to smoke from Canadian wildfires” | daily list

Major League Baseball postponed games in New York and Philadelphia on Wednesday night due to poor air quality caused by smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

The party of the New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox was rescheduled as part of a doubleheader starting at 4:05 p.m. Thursday, and the game of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Detroit Tigers it restarted for 6:05 p.m. on Thursday, originally a day off for both teams.

“These postponements were determined after discussions throughout the day with medical and meteorological experts and all affected clubs regarding the clearly hazardous air quality conditions in both cities,” MLB said in a statement.

The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for New York City, saying: “The New York State Department of Health recommends that people consider limiting strenuous physical activity outdoors to reduce the risk of adverse effects. to health”. In Philadelphia, the NWS issued a Code Red.

The Yankees and White Sox played in less fog Tuesday night.