Pirates-Guardians game postponed over air quality issues in wake of wildfire smoke

This game got smoked out. Friday’s matchup between the Pirates and Guardians was postponed because of air quality concerns stemming from wildfire smoke coming from Canada, Cleveland announced. “We have to do what’s best and what’s smart for both teams and for the fans,” Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt told reporters, according to The Athletic. A view from the press box level at Progressive Field in Cleveland on July 17, 2026, after the game between the Pirates and Guardians was postponed because of air quality concerns. AP Photo/Joe Reedy) In place of Friday’s game, a split doubleheader is scheduled at Progressive Field on Saturday, with the start times being 1:10 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. Eastern. According to the Guardians’ statement, fans attending the doubleheader must clear the stadium in bet