Why do they cancel baseball games when it rains?

Answer 1

Some possible reasons for a Baseball game to be suspended are either a curfew imposed by a law, artificial light failure, severe weather, a preset time limit, or the game has ended with a tied score. Before artificial lighting was available games the major reason games were suspended was based on severe weather.

Answer 2

Baseball isn't always canceled when it rains. It all depends on how much rain is expected to fall according to the weather reports. If there is a possibility of the infield becoming muddy, the game will be delayed. That's why the grounds crew covers only the infield with a tarp and not the outfield.

Answer 3

Inclement weather would be one reason. National security reasons etc.

Answer 4

The World Series was canceled in 1994 because the players went on strike on August 12th. The only other time the World Series wasn't played was in 1904.

Answer 5

A rain storm can cancel any sports game, unless that stadium has a roof like the Rogers" Centre in Toronto

Answer 6

The players union was engaged in unsuccessful bargaining with Major League Baseball, and they decided to go on strike.

Answer 7

Games are delayed when it rains because lightning can be dangerous to fans as well as players and a wet field not only makes top notch play impossible but is dangerous to the players.

Answer 8

political reason, the boycott of games

Answer 9

Usually