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UPDATE: Was Bruce Springsteen at CBP Canceled Because He Was Sick, or Because There is a Giant Sinkhole in Centerfield?

By Kyle Pagan

Published: Aug 16th, 2023 · 3:59 PM EDT

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UPDATE: A source close to the situation tells Crossing Broad there was not a sinkhole in centerfield, but a hole was created due to a burst pipe underground that has since been filled.

The source says this is unrelated to the cancellation and that Bruce Springsteen was never at sound check because of his illness that resulted in the cancellation of both shows.

Here’s the big ‘ol hole:

 

What a great ad for Hatfield Meats! Which reminds me we need another Dollar Dog Night on the schedule Phillies:

 

ORIGINAL STORY:

Bruce Springsteen’s account tweeted out the boss was sick Wednesday and has to postpone his two nights at Citizens Bank Park:

Due to Bruce Springsteen having been taken ill, his concerts with The E Street Band at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on August 16 and 18 have been postponed.

We are working on rescheduling the dates so please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled…

— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) August 16, 2023

Damn. You’d think with everyman Bruce Springsteen selling $5,000 tickets he’d be able to afford better healthcare, but unfortunately this is like the fifth show he’s canceled since March. That’s real Americana, baby!

Here’s the thing though – I think there might be something afoot! Here’s video of Bruce performing sound check 15 minutes before his announcement, sounding great:

Damn. Here’s Springsteen doing a sound check today like 15 min before the announcement. Sounded great, but if the Boss can’t go he knows best. Long live the Boss. https://t.co/TW4ifdAHPZ pic.twitter.com/tIUBBNpygp

— Adam Smith (@SmittyBarstool) August 16, 2023

 

It turns out there might be bigger issues and it doesn’t involve The Boss’ health at all. This guy is hearing there might be a sinkhole in centerfield:

Not only is Bruce sick , but apparently there is a field situation at CBP with an apparent sinkhole in centerfield.

— Brian Startare (@brianstartare) August 16, 2023

Some people are saying that video above is too early for sound check and that the production team is blasting a pre-recorded Bruce song. Still, it’s pretty coincidental that they’d cancel right after sound check whether he’s under the weather or because they discovered the Earth’s crust caving in.

I mean look at the size of this massive stage in center via CBS3 Philadelphia:

Everyone knows large structures can cause sinkholes. Clean it up Bruce. If Johan Rojas goes on the IL because he was swallowed by the Earth then The Boss will have blood on his hands.

This story is developing. If you’ve got any anonymous tips send them over.