- For all MLB player markets, wagers will be void as per below (unless explicitly stated in market specific rules):
- Pitcher Markets: If the listed pitcher does not start the game.
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Batter Markets (Home Runs, Hits, Runs, RBI’s, Total Bases, Stolen Bases.): if the listed player is not included in the starting lineup. Specifically for Plate Appearance related markets offered live, players are not required to have met the aforementioned starting qualifications for these markets to have action (ex. Plate Appearance Result for a Pinch Hitter, etc.).
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To Hit a Home Run & Home Run / Game Winner Parlay: Listed players must be included in the starting lineup for bets to stand. Listed pitchers have no bearing on this market.
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For bets to have action on any markets relating to Plate Appearances (Batter Up – 1st Pitch Result, Plate Appearance Result, Batter Up, Pitches Per Plate Appearance, Batter Up Plate Appearance, 3-Way, Batter Up Exit Velocity), the plate appearance must occur to completion. Plate Appearance related markets for non-starters (i.e. pinch hitters) that are offered will not be subject to the aforementioned “Batter Markets” action requirements (inclusion in the starting lineup). If a player begins a plate appearance but the inning ends before the plate appearance is completed (e.g. via caught stealing or other base-running out), the appearance shall not count for settlement purposes. Any statistics from a plate appearance that did not complete in the previous half inning do not have action, until the plate appearance is completed in the following half inning. If the player does not have another plate appearance in the game, the associated markets will be voided. Pitch-by-Pitch markets do not require plate appearances to be completed for action – once the listed pitch occurs in the listed half-inning, the market will be action.
- Result of Plate Appearance: Listed players must record the relevant plate appearance for bets to stand. If listed players do not record a plate appearance, bets on plate appearance markets for that player will be void. If a player is substituted out of the game between plate appearances, bets on plate appearances that have already occurred will stand. However, bets on future plate appearance markets will be voided. For settlement purposes, hit by pitches (HBPs) will be settled as Walk/HBP. A fielder’s choice, catcher’s interference, or reach on error will all be ruled as an “other outcome.” A pitch must be thrown in the plate appearance for bets to be action. If no pitch is thrown in the plate appearance (i.e., the pitching team elects to intentionally walk the batter before any pitches are thrown) bets on the market will be void. This will not impact other markets affected by the result (i.e., the intentional walk results in an RBI for the batter).
- Batter Up Markets: Batter Up markets refer to three individual markets offered for each plate appearance (1st Pitch Result, 3-Way Outcome, Total Pitches O/U, and Exit Velocity). Listed players must record the relevant plate appearance for bets to stand. If listed players do not record a plate appearance, bets on that player will be void. If a player is substituted out of the game between plate appearances, bets on plate appearances that have already occurred will stand. However, bets on future plate appearance markets will be voided. A pitch must be thrown in the plate appearance for bets to be action. If no pitch is thrown in the plate appearance (i.e., the pitching team elects to intentionally walk the batter before any pitches are thrown) bets on the Batter Up markets will be void. This shall not however impact other markets which are impacted by the result (i.e., the intentional walk results in an RBI for the batter). For any Batter Up markets to have action, the plate appearance must occur to completion (e.g. if the batter is mid plate appearance and a third out occurs to end the inning, the market will only be settled off the pitches that are thrown in the official plate appearance that occurs to begin the next inning).
- Batter Up - 1st Pitch Markets: Settled based on the first pitch thrown to the listed hitter. For settlement purposes, a reach on error, catcher’s interference, or a foul ball that results in an out will be ruled as an “Hit/In Play.” If a pitcher or batter violation results in an automatic ball or strike to begin the at-bat, the market will be settled based off the outcome of the violation (e.g. if a pitcher violation results in an automatic ball to start the at-bat, ‘Ball’ will be settled as the winning selection).
- Batter Up Plate Appearance 3-Way: For settlement purposes hit by pitches (HBPs) will be settled as “Any Other Outcome”. A fielder’s choice, catcher’s interference, or reach on error will all be ruled as an “Any Other Outcome.”
- Batter Up - Pitches Per Plate Appearance: Automatic balls/strikes that result from pitcher/batter violations will count as pitches for settlement purposes. If any pitch or violation occurs in the plate appearance before an intentional walk is signaled, all bets will have action. The same settlement rules will apply to any Alternate Pitches Per Plate Appearance (X+) markets that are offered.
- Batter Up – Exit Velocity: Exit Velocity markets will be settled according to official results as published by MLB’s Statcast. The result will only refer to the pitch in which ends the official plate appearance. For settlement purposes, the “Under 94.95 mph” selection includes walks/HBPs, strikeouts, and catcher’s interference. Where MLB Statcast data is unavailable, FanDuel will use a secondary source (i.e. official data feed providers) to confirm exit velocity data.
- Pitch-by-Pitch: The pitch must be thrown to the listed batter, during the listed plate appearance, in the listed half-inning, for bets to have action. If no pitch is thrown (i.e. the pitching team elects to intentionally walk the batter before any pitches are thrown), bets on Pitch-by-Pitch markets for that plate appearance will be void. Pitcher and batter violations will count towards settlement of this market. For settlement purposes, the “Hit/In Play” selection includes any hits, battled balls put in the field of play, catcher’s interference, and batted balls that result in an out(s) being recorded (including outs caught in foul territory). In the event that a plate appearance does not occur to completion (e.g. if the batter is mid plate appearance and a third out occurs to end the inning), pitch-by-pitch markets that were offered and have been decided in the listed half-inning will be action, while those that did not occur will be void.
- Batter to Reach Base: Settled on whether the batter will reach base (e.g. has scored or is safely standing on a base at the conclusion of the listed plate appearance). Winning selections include all home runs, and any other outcomes where the listed batter is not ruled out at the conclusion of the play. This includes hits, fielder’s choices, catcher’s interference, and reaches on errors. A pitch must be thrown for bets to action. If no pitch is thrown in the plate appearance, bets on the market will be void.
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§ To Hit First Home Run: Listed players must be included in the starting lineup within the game for bets to stand. If listed players are not included in the starting lineup, bets on that player will be void. If a non-listed player is ruled the winner, bets on listed qualified players are action. If no Home Runs are hit in the game, “No Home Run” will be deemed the winning selection.
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To Hit Next Home Run: Listed players must record at least one plate appearance for bets to stand. If listed players do not record a plate appearance, bets on that player will be void. Once a player has recorded a plate appearance, wagers made on that player for all subsequent indices (Player to Hit 3rd Home Run, 4th Home Run, etc.) will stand regardless of the number of plate appearances that player ultimately records in the game. If no “Next Home Run” is hit, “No Xth Home Run” will be deemed the winning selection.
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Player to Record a Hit Markets: Listed players must be included in the starting lineup for bets to stand. Once a player has recorded a plate appearance, bets on all subsequent hits markets (2+ hits, 3+ hits, etc.) will stand regardless of the number of plate appearances that player ultimately records in the game.
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To Record Total Bases: Total Bases are recorded through hits. They do not include walks, HBPs, reach on errors, or fielder's choices.
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Player Total Strikeouts: Listed Pitcher must start for bets to stand. If the opposing Listed Pitcher does not start, then bets will still stand.
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Player Combo Markets: All listed players must be included in the starting lineup for bets to stand, unless the market is unequivocally determined by the performance of the other listed players.
- Alternate Strikeouts: Listed Pitcher must start for bets to stand. If the opposing Listed Pitcher does not start, then bets will still stand.
- Pitcher Player Performance Doubles: Listed Pitcher must start for bets to stand. If the opposing Listed Pitcher does not start, then bets will still stand.
- Pitcher Outs: Listed Pitcher must start for bets to stand. If the opposing Listed Pitcher does not start, then bets will still stand.
- Pitcher Saves: Save markets will be action regardless of whether the Listed Pitcher(s) appear in the game or not.
- 1st Inning Strikeouts: A change to the status of either listed pitcher, or to either line-up, will have no bearing on the settlement of this market. For the “Each Starting Pitcher 1+ Strikeouts in the First Inning” market, strikeouts will only count if accrued by the pitchers that begin the game.
- Combined Starting Pitcher Strikeouts for Game: Both Listed Pitchers must start for bets to stand. Total number of strikeouts starting pitchers accrue within the game.
- Either Pitcher to Record X+ Strikeouts: Both Listed Pitchers must start for bets to stand.
- Pitcher Earned Runs: Listed Pitcher must start for bets to stand.
- Each Team to Record 1+ Strikeouts in X Inning: A change to the status of either listed Pitcher, or to either lineup, will have no bearing on the settlement of this market. These markets refer to the 2nd Inning and beyond, where strikeouts accrued by all pitchers (not just those who begin the game) in the listed inning will count towards settlement.
- Each Team to Record 1+ Hit in X Inning: A change to the status of either listed Pitcher, or to either lineup, will have no bearing on the settlement of this market.
- Quality Start: Occurs when at least 6 innings are pitched allowing three or fewer earned runs. If a singular pitcher is listed in the market, that pitcher must individually accomplish the feat for bets to be winners. If the market lists the team’s name (e.g., Team X to pitch a Quality Start), rather than the name of an individual pitcher (e.g., Pitcher Y to pitch a Quality Start), then multiple pitchers may be used to accomplish the feat.
- No Hitter: An official no-hit game occurs when a pitcher (or pitchers) allows no hits during the entire course of a game, which consists of at least nine innings (minimum 27 outs) thrown by the pitcher(s). If a singular pitcher is listed in the market, that pitcher must individually accomplish the feat for bets to be winners. If the market lists the team’s name (e.g., Team X to Combine for a No-Hitter), rather than the name of an individual pitcher (e.g., Pitcher Y to Throw a No-Hitter), then multiple pitchers may be used to accomplish the feat.
- Perfect Game: For a Perfect Game, the pitcher(s) must comply with all requirements of the No-Hitter, but also not allow any baserunners to reach via reach via walk, HBP, uncaught third strikes, catcher’s or fielder’s interference, or fielding errors. If a singular pitcher is listed in the market, that pitcher must individually accomplish the feat for bets to be winners. If the market lists the team’s name (e.g., Team X to Combine for a Perfect Game), rather than the name of an individual pitcher (e.g., Pitcher Y to Throw a Perfect Game), then multiple pitchers may be used to accomplish the feat.
- Maddux: A Maddux describes a start in which a pitcher tosses a complete game shutout of at least 9 innings on fewer than 100 pitches. A singular pitcher must individually accomplish this feat for the entire duration of the game for bets to be settled as a win.
- Immaculate Inning: an Immaculate Inning occurs when there are 3 strikeouts on no more than 9 total pitches. Automatic strikes do count as strikes for an Immaculate Inning. For a market that offers "any team to pitch an Immaculate Inning", a combined Immaculate Inning between two pitchers would be deemed a winning selection. For a market that offers a specific pitcher to pitch an Immaculate Inning, the listed pitcher must complete the inning alone.
- No Hits in First X Innings: When a pitcher (or pitchers) allow(s) no hits during the first X Innings of a game. If a singular pitcher is listed in the market, that pitcher must individually accomplish the feat for bets to be winners. If the market lists the team’s name (e.g., Team X to allow No Hits in First X Innings), rather than the name of an individual pitcher (e.g., Pitcher Y to allow No Hits in First X Innings), then multiple pitchers may be used to accomplish the feat.
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Player Performance Parlays: For pitchers, the listed pitcher must start for bets to stand. Bets will stand regardless of a change in status to the opposing listed pitcher. For batters, the listed player must be included in the starting lineup for bets to stand. If listed players are not included in the starting lineup, bets on that player will be void. A change to the status of either listed pitcher will have no bearing on the settlement of any batter-specific player parlay.
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Result of First Half-Inning Pitch: Settled based on the first pitch thrown in the listed half inning. A change to the status of either listed pitcher, or to either line-up, will have no bearing on the settlement of this market. For settlement purposes, a reach on error, catcher’s interference, or a foul ball that results in an out will be ruled as an “other outcome.” Batted balls that result in the plate appearance ending (ex. hits/outs) will not be regarded as strikes for the purposes of settlement. If a pitcher or batter violation results in an automatic ball or strike to begin the at-bat, the market will be settled based off the outcome of the violation (e.g., if a pitcher violation results in an automatic ball to start the at-bat, ‘Ball’ will be settled as the winning selection).
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Method of First Hit: Settled based on the method by which the first hit of the game (for either team) occurs. A change to the status of either listed pitcher will have no bearing on the settlement of this market. If no hits are recorded in the game, “No Hit” will be deemed the winning selection.
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Method of First RBI: Settled upon the method by which the first RBI of the game (for either team) occurs. A change to the status of either listed pitcher will have no bearing on the settlement of this market. All RBI’s not recorded from a base hit will be categorized under the “Other” selection. If no RBI’s are recorded in the game “No RBI” will be deemed the winning selection.
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Player to Record First Hit: Listed players must be included in the starting lineup for bets to stand. If listed players are not included in the starting lineup, bets on that player will be void. If a non-listed player is ruled the winner, bets on listed qualified players are action. If no hits are recorded in the game, “No First Hit” will be deemed the winning selection.
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Player to Record First RBI: Listed players must be included in the starting lineup for bets to stand. If listed players are not included in the starting lineup, bets on that player will be void. If a non-listed player is ruled the winner, bets on listed qualified players are action. If no RBIs are recorded in the game, “No RBI” will be deemed the winning selection.
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Player to Record First Run: Listed players must be included in the starting lineup for bets to stand. If listed players are not included in the starting lineup, bets on that player will be void. If a non-listed player is ruled the winner, bets on listed qualified players are action.
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Player to Record First Stolen Base: Listed players must be included in the starting lineup for bets to stand. If listed players are not included in the starting lineup, bets on that player will be void. If a non-listed player is ruled the winner, bets on listed qualified players are action. If no stolen bases are recorded in the game, “No Stolen Base” will be deemed the winning selection. In the event of a double steal, the lead runner will be deemed the winning selection.
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Player to Hit First Home Run of Day: If listed player is in the starting lineup, bets are action. Any non-starters will be voided. Settlement will be determined on the time of day in which the first home run is hit, rather than the elapsed time/inning within an individual game.
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Player to Hit Longest Home Run of Day: If listed player is in the starting lineup, bets are action. Any non-starters will be voided. Distance of home run markets will be settled according to official results as published by MLB’s Statcast.
- Player to Hit a Home Run in First Plate Appearance: Listed players must record at least one plate appearance for bets to stand. If listed players do not record a plate appearance, bets on that player will be void. If no pitch is thrown in the batter's first plate appearance (i.e., the pitching team elects to intentionally walk the batter before any pitches are thrown) bets on the market will be void.
- For a player prop that specifies an inning range within the game, players must record a plate appearance in that listed range for action. For example, a player must record a plate appearance in the first 5 innings for action on a "Player to Hit a Home Run in the First 5 Innings" market.
- Player to Score the Last Run in Extra Innings on Winning Team: All-In Betting. Settled upon the player to score the last run in extra innings on the winning team.
- Player to Record the Last RBI in Extra Inning on Winning Team: All-In Betting. Settled upon the player to record the last RBI in extra innings on the winning team.
- Home Team Comes from Behind in Extra Innings to Win: for bets to be settled as winning wagers, the Home Team must trail from the 10th Inning onward and win the game.
- 3 Up, 3 Down: This occurs when only three batters come to the plate and record official plate appearances during the listed half-inning. It is possible for players to reach base and for a “3 Up, 3 Down” to still occur (e.g., Runner caught stealing, double play, etc.).
- 9 Up 9 Down: This occurs when only nine batters come to the plate and record official plate appearances during the first three innings. It is possible for players to reach base and for a “9 Up, 9 Down” to still occur (e.g., runner caught stealing, double play, etc.). This market relates only to the starting pitcher and that pitcher must individually accomplish the feat for bets to be winners. Listed Pitcher must start for bets to stand.
- Pitch Velocity: Pitch velocity markets will be settled according to official results as published by MLB's Statcast. Should a batter or pitcher violation occur before a pitch is thrown in the plate appearance, wagers will be settled based on the first pitch thrown following the violation. For starting pitcher velocity markets, the listed batter vs. pitcher matchup must occur for wagers to have action. For relief pitcher velocity markets, the listed batter vs. pitcher matchup must occur in the listed inning for wagers to have action.
- Pitch Velocity Bands: Pitch Velocity markets will be settled according to official results as published by MLB’s Statcast. Should a batter or pitcher violation occur before a pitch is thrown in the plate appearance, wagers will be settled based on the first pitch thrown following the violation.
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Type of Pitch: Settled according to official results as charted and published by MLB’s Statcast.
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Pitch Caller: Settled based on the type and outcome of the first pitch thrown in the listed half-inning. A change to the Listed Pitcher will result in markets to be void. For settlement purposes, a reach on error, catcher’s interference, or a foul ball that results in an out will be ruled as “other outcome”. Batted balls that result in the plate appearance ending (e.g. hits/outs) will not be regarded as strikes for the purposes of settlement. If a pitcher or batter violation results in an automatic ball or strike to begin the at-bat, the market will be void.
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Batted Ball Exit Velocity: Batted ball exit velocity markets will be settled according to official results as published by MLB's Statcast.
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To Hit a “Laser”: A “Laser” is defined as a home run that is hit (over the wall) and meets or exceeds the market’s listed exit velocity threshold (as published by MLB’s Statcast).
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To Hit a “Moon Shot”: A “Moon Shot” is defined as a home run that is hit (over the wall) and meets or exceeds the market’s listed Home Run distance threshold (as published by MLB’s Statcast).
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To Hit a “No-Doubter”: A “No-Doubter”, as defined by MLB’s Statcast, is a home run that is projected to have cleared the outfield fence in all 30 MLB ballparks.
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Player to Hit a Laser in First Plate Appearance: Listed players must record at least one plate appearance for bets to stand. If listed players do not record a plate appearance, bets on that player will be void. If no pitch is thrown in the batter's first plate appearance (i.e., the pitching team elects to intentionally walk the batter before any pitches are thrown) bets on the market will be void. For the purposes of this market, the exit velocity threshold needed to qualify as a Laser (ex. 105+ MPH, 110+ MPH) will be defined in the market name.
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Player to Hit a Moon Shot in First Plate Appearance: Listed players must record at least one plate appearance for bets to stand. If listed players do not record a plate appearance, bets on that player will be void. If no pitch is thrown in the batter's first plate appearance (i.e., the pitching team elects to intentionally walk the batter before any pitches are thrown) bets on the market will be void. For the purposes of this market, the distance threshold needed to qualify as a Moon Shot (ex. 400+ feet, 420+ feet) will be defined in the market name.
- Player to Record the Highest Exit Velocity on a Batted Ball In-Play: Listed players must be included in the starting for bets to stand. If a non-listed player is ruled the winner, bets on listed qualified players are action.
- Exit Velocity Bands: Exit Velocity markets will be settled according to official results as published by MLB’s Statcast. The result will only refer to the pitch in which ends the official plate appearance. If no pitch is thrown in the plate appearance (e.g., the pitching team elect to intentionally walk the batter before any pitches are thrown) bets on the market will be void. For bets to have action, a plate appearance must occur to completion (e.g. if the batter is mid plate appearance and a third out occurs to end the inning, the market will only be settled off the pitches that are thrown in the official plate appearance that occurs to begin the next inning). “Ball Not In Play” refers to any walks, HBPs, Catcher’s Interference and strikeouts (including foul bunts with two strikes). Foul balls that are caught for recorded outs will be actioned on official Statcast data.
- Distance of Home Run: Distance of home run markets will be settled according to official results as published by MLB's Statcast. For Team to Hit the Longest Home Run, if home runs of equal distance occur, all bets will be void.
- Inside-the-Park Home Run: Occurs when a batter hits the ball in-play (not over the wall) and touches all four bases without being thrown out. Any error that contributes to a player touching all four bases without being thrown out will not classify as an inside-the-park home run.
- Hit Distance/Distance Ball Travelled: Distance will be settled according to official results as published by MLB’s Statcast.
- Team with More Runners Left on Base: Settled as number of players left on base at the end of each inning. If teams have the same number of runners left on base, selections will be void.
- Team Total Sacrifice Flies: Settled upon the number of flyballs hit that allow a runner to score as credited per mlb.com play by play.
- To Hit for Team Cycle: Team to record a single, double, triple, home run within the same game.
- Back to Back Home Runs: Settled upon home runs being hit in consecutive plate appearances.
- Hits + Runs + RBIs: Combination market settled upon an individual player’s hits + runs + RBIs. Listed players must be included in the starting lineup for bets to stand.
- For any Two-Way Players, strikeouts refer to those recorded while pitching unless otherwise specified.
- Half Inning Specials:
- Team Cycle: Occurs when a team records a single, double, triple, and home run within the listed half-inning.
- Double Play: Occurs when two outs are recorded on the same defensive play within the listed half-inning.
- Triple Play: Occurs when three outs are recorded on the same defensive play within the listed half-inning.
- Walk/HBP: For settlement purposes, hit by pitches (HBPs) will be settled as Walk/HBP. If the only walk recorded in the listed half-inning is a no-pitch intentional walk, selection will be deemed void.
- Batters to the Plate: Settled upon the number of official plate appearances recorded during the listed half-inning.
- Bases Loaded: Settled upon runners being on first, second, and third base simultaneously within the listed half-inning.
- Pitches Thrown: Automatic balls/strikes that result from pitcher/batter violations will count as pitches.
- Method of First/Next/Last Out: Settled upon mlb.com play by play within the provided selections (Strikeout, Groundout/Foreceout/Sac Bunt, Flyout/Lineout/Sac Fly, Any Other Recorded Out). “Any Other Recorded Out” encompasses all additional ways to record an out not listed as a selection option. Flyouts, Lineouts, and Pop Outs, including batted balls determined to be Infield Fly's, will be deemed the same for settlement purposes. Fielder’s Choice will be classified as Groundout/Forceout/Sac Bunt for settlement purposes. In the case of a walk-off (or any other situation where three outs in an inning do not occur), remaining markets will be void.
- Player to Make Next Defensive Out: Settled upon mlb.com play by play as to which fielder is credited with a putout upon the play.
- Total Batters Faced: Settled as the number of hitters a pitcher faces within the listed half inning. For a batter to be counted towards the total faced, the plate appearance must occur to completion (e.g. if the batter is mid plate appearance and a third out occurs to end the inning, the market will only be settled of the number of official plate appearances within the listed half-inning.