Snow postpones Cubs' home opener to Tuesday

Th> Chicago Cubs' home opener scheduled for this afternoon at Wrigley Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed to 1:20 p.m. Tuesday because of snow.

Gates to the ballpark are expected to open 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday.

The Cubs initially had delayed Monday's start, pushing it back one hour, before making the decision to postpone the game. The Cub are the last team to play their home opener.

They played their first nine games on the road, compiling a record of 5-4.

Tyler Chatwood was scheduled to pitch for the Cubs today against Ivan Nova.

The Pirates lead the National League Central with a 7-2 record.