Today's game between the Minnesota Twins (16-23, last in AL Central) and Cleveland Guardians (21-19, first in AL Central) at Progressive Field has begun in a rain delay, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. The game was originally scheduled to begin at 5:10 p.m. CST. It marks the second delay the Twins have endured this season after a power outage delayed the home opener for about an hour on April 3.
First pitch is delayed. pic.twitter.com/iKYnfPdECn
— Tim Stebbins (@tim_stebbins) May 9, 2026
Today's game between Minnesota and Cleveland is the second of a three-game series. The Guardians won Game 1 on Friday by a score of 6-4. Righty Joe Ryan (2-3, 3.72 ERA, 40 SO, 38 2/3 IP, 8 GS) is Minnesota's scheduled starter today, and righty Tanner Bibee (0-5, 4.58 ERA, 36 SO, 39 1/3 IP, 8 GS) is slated to start for Cleveland.
This post will be updated with any new information regarding the delay.
Twins vs. Guardians Rain Delay, May 9: Latest updates on the weather delay and when the game should start
While it's currently dry in Cleveland, Weather.com states that the city has a 76% chance of light rain at 5 p.m. CST, 68% chance of rain at 6 p.m., 82% chance of rain at 7 p.m. and a 56% chance of showers at 8 p.m. There's no rain in the forecast from 9 p.m. throughout the rest of the night.
⚾️☔️ CLE is likely dry at first pitch, but starting on time means a high likelihood of an early game delay.
— Kevin Roth (@KevinRothWx) May 9, 2026
A late start probably allows them to play ball once the line clears, but it’s not risk free either (if another storms fires behind this line that’s a loooong wait). pic.twitter.com/PV5QIWFSWh
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