<P> Generally , Major League Baseball ( MLB ) teams will continue play in light to moderate rain but will suspend play if it is raining heavily or if there is standing water on the field . Games can also be delayed or canceled for other forms of inclement weather , or if the field is found to be unfit for play , and for other unusual causes such as bee swarms . Bee delays and cancellations have occurred in games such as the spring training game in 2005 that was canceled , as well as the 2009 Houston Astros - San Diego Padres game that was delayed in the ninth inning . However , rain is by far the most common cause for cancellations or stoppages of play . In case of rain out after the game has begun but before it is official , a rain check is issued ; this dates to the 1870s , but did not become widespread until the 20th century . </P>
<P> Generally , Major League Baseball ( MLB ) teams will continue play in light to moderate rain but will suspend play if it is raining heavily or if there is standing water on the field . Games can also be delayed or canceled for other forms of inclement weather , or if the field is found to be unfit for play , and for other unusual causes such as bee swarms . Bee delays and cancellations have occurred in games such as the spring training game in 2005 that was canceled , as well as the 2009 Houston Astros - San Diego Padres game that was delayed in the ninth inning . However , rain is by far the most common cause for cancellations or stoppages of play . In case of rain out after the game has begun but before it is official , a rain check is issued ; this dates to the 1870s , but did not become widespread until the 20th century . </P>
what if a mlb game is rained out
what if a mlb game is rained out
after the game has begun but before it is official , a rain check is issued
after the game has begun but before it is official , a rain check is issued