NEWS & ADVICE
DRAFT PREP
The latest updates on weather affecting MLB games on August 20, 2017.
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Seattle Mariners at 
Tampa Bay Rays
Domed Stadium
This game takes place inside a domed stadium so weather should not be a factor.
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Weather will not be a factor for Sunday afternoon's game played inside the Tropicana Field dome.
Los Angeles Dodgers at 
Detroit Tigers
Clear
According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 81° F and with a 0% chance of precipitation and 8 MPH wind blowing right to left in Detroit at 1:10 PM ET.
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Sunday afternoon's interleague matchup at Comerica Park will feature sunny skies and warm temperatures. A light breeze blowing in from right field will reduce home run chances slightly in that direction. Overall, weather will remain a non-factor.
Miami Marlins at 
New York Mets
Clear
According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 80° F and with a 0% chance of precipitation and 5 MPH wind blowing left to right in New York City at 1:10 PM ET.
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Sunny skies and warm temperatures are expected for Sunday afternoon's NL East matchup at Citi Field. Moderate winds will blow across the diamond from left to right. Overall, weather should not be a factor in the game.
New York Yankees at 
Boston Red Sox
Partly Cloudy
According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 82° F and with a 0% chance of precipitation and 3 MPH wind blowing left to right in Boston at 1:35 PM ET.
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Sunny skies and warm temperatures are expected for Sunday afternoon's AL East matchup at Fenway Park. A light-to-moderate breeze will blow across the diamond from left to right. Overall, weather should not be a factor in the game.
Los Angeles Angels at 
Baltimore Orioles
Clear
According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 83° F and with a 0% chance of precipitation and 2 MPH wind blowing left to right in Baltimore at 1:35 PM ET.
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Sunday afternoon's game in Baltimore will feature sunny skies and warm temperatures. Despite a very light breeze blowing in from left field, balls will still carry well in the warm air. Several home runs are possible in this hitter-friendly park.
Cincinnati Reds at 
Atlanta Braves
Clear
According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 91° F and with a 0% chance of precipitation and 0 MPH wind blowing right to left in Atlanta at 1:35 PM ET.
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Sunday afternoon's game at SunTrust Park will feature sunny skies and hot temperatures. Winds will remain calm throughout the game, but conditions are favorable for home runs with the warm air.
Oakland A's at 
Houston Astros
Domed Stadium
This game takes place inside a domed stadium so weather should not be a factor.
Hourly Forecasts: Weather.com Weather Underground Forecast.io
Hot and humid temperatures will keep the roof of Minute Maid Park closed for Sunday afternoon's game, so weather will not be a factor.
Arizona Diamondbacks at 
Minnesota Twins
Partly Cloudy
According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 82° F and with a 0% chance of precipitation and 3 MPH wind blowing out in Minnesota at 2:10 PM ET.
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Sunday afternoon's interleague matchup at Target Field will feature partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures. With light winds blowing out to center field, conditions will be favorable for home runs.
Cleveland Indians at 
Kansas City Royals
Clear
According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 86° F and with a 0% chance of precipitation and 5 MPH wind blowing right to left in Kansas City at 2:15 PM ET.
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Mostly sunny skies and hot temperatures are expected for Sunday afternoon's game at Kauffman Stadium. Light winds blowing out to left field, coupled with the warm air, will provide a significant advantage for hitters.
Toronto Blue Jays at 
Chicago Cubs
Clear
According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 87° F and with a 0% chance of precipitation and 3 MPH wind blowing right to left in Chicago at 2:20 PM ET.
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Partly cloudy skies and comfortable temperatures are expected for Sunday afternoon's interleague matchup at Wrigley Field. Light winds blowing out to left field will improve home run chances slightly in that direction.
Chicago White Sox at 
Texas Rangers
Clear
According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 97° F and with a 0% chance of precipitation and 4 MPH wind blowing in in Arlington at 3:05 PM ET.
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Partly cloudy skies and hot temperatures are expected for Sunday afternoon's game at Globe Life Park in Arlington. A light breeze will blow in from center field, but balls will still carry well in the warm air.
Milwaukee Brewers at 
Colorado Rockies
Partly Cloudy
According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 88° F and with a 0% chance of precipitation and 5 MPH wind blowing right to left in Denver at 3:10 PM ET.
Hourly Forecasts: Weather.com Weather Underground Forecast.io
Partly cloudy skies and hot temperatures are expected for Sunday afternoon's game at Coros Field. Despite a light breeze blowing in from right field, balls will still carry extremely well in the warm, thin air.
Philadelphia Phillies at 
San Francisco Giants
Clear
According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 67° F and with a 0% chance of precipitation and 9 MPH wind blowing out in San Francisco at 4:05 PM ET.
Hourly Forecasts: Weather.com Weather Underground Forecast.io
Clear skies and comfortable temperatures are expected for Sunday afternoon's game at AT&T Park. Moderate winds blowing out to center field may help carry a well-hit ball or two out of the stadium.
Washington Nationals at 
San Diego Padres
Clear
According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 73° F and with a 0% chance of precipitation and 8 MPH wind blowing left to right in San Diego at 4:40 PM ET.
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Mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures. are expected for Sunday afternoon's game at Petco Park. A light breeze will blow across the diamond from left to right. Overall, weather will not be a factor in the game.
St. Louis Cardinals at 
Pittsburgh Pirates
Clear
According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 82° F and with a 0% chance of precipitation and 3 MPH wind blowing in in Pittsburgh at 7:08 PM ET.
Hourly Forecasts: Weather.com Weather Underground Forecast.io
Mostly clear skies and comfortable temperatures are expected for Sunday night's NL Central matchup at PNC Park. Calm winds are expected throughout the game, so weather will have a negligible impact.
