⚾ Baseball Rules & Player Prop Guide

Did Not Play (DNP): If a player is not in the starting lineup, any entries involving that player will be marked as DNP, even if they later appear in the game (e.g., as a pinch hitter or reliever).
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Player Entry Is Action If:
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Extra Innings: All stats earned in extra innings count toward the final result.
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Canceled / Postponed / Not Started: If the game is canceled, postponed, or never begins, all related props are voided and marked as DNP.
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Shortened Games: If a game is shortened but deemed official by MLB (e.g., due to weather after 5 innings), stats count, and all props will be scored normally.

Suspended Games: If a game is suspended, it will remain open until officially resumed and completed. Final stats from the completed game will apply to entries.
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**For the avoidance of doubt, all statistics and outcomes are determined based on official scoring data provided by Major League Baseball (MLB).**

Live Picks use real-time projections and game state at the time of entry

Stats accumulated before the pick is placed are included in the projection line

Once submitted, all Live Picks are final and cannot be canceled or adjusted

All Live Picks are considered action once placed

If a player exits the game for any reason (injury, substitution, ejection, managerial decision, etc.), the pick will still stand.

Reduced playing time, missed opportunities (e.g., no additional at-bats), or changes in role do not qualify for a void

If a player does not start the game, any Live Pick offered on that player is subject to void

This includes situations where a player enters later as a substitute (e.g., pinch hitter or defensive replacement)

If a Live market is incorrectly offered on a non-starting player, all associated picks will be voided, regardless of outcome

If a player meets the minimum participation threshold, the pick is action and will not be voided, even if they later exit the game

If a player does not meet the minimum threshold, the pick may be voided according to standard rules

Hitters: Must record at least 2 official at-bats (ABs). (Intentional walks do not count).

Pitchers: Must reach the minimum pitch count of 45 pitches.

If you selected LESS, and the player remains under the line → Win

If you selected MORE, and the player does not exceed the line → Loss
✔ Pick stands because minimum participation was met

Live Picks do not guarantee equal opportunity (e.g., future at-bats or innings pitched)

All outcomes are based on actual recorded stats at game completion

Gameplay is based on available information at the time of entry, including score, inning, and player usage

All Live Picks are subject to Payday Fantasy’s official stat sources and grading rules

Payday Fantasy reserves the right to settle, adjust, or void picks in accordance with standard gameplay policies

HITS – Total hits recorded
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BASES – Total bases from hits only (see "Total Bases" below)
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RBI – Runs Batted In
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HR – Home Runs
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RUNS – Total runs scored
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Walks (Batter/Hitter) - Base on Balls Walk (BB) – commonly referred to as a Walk, occurs when a batter is awarded first base after four pitches outside the strike zone during a plate appearance.

Batter Strikeouts – Strikeouts suffered by the batter
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Doubles – Number of 2B hits
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Triples – Number of 3B hits
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Run + RBI – Combined total of runs scored and RBIs
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Hit + Run + RBI – Combined total of hits, runs scored, and RBIs
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SB (Stolen Bases) – Total stolen bases

Catcher’s Interference (CI) – occurs when the catcher’s glove or body makes contact with the batter or bat during a swing, interfering with the play. The batter is awarded first base.

K (Strikeouts) – Total number of strikeouts
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HITS ALLOWED – Total hits allowed by the pitcher
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ER (Earned Runs) – Total earned runs allowed
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Runs Allowed - Total number of runs allowed a pitcher allows, regardless of how the run was scored.
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WALKS Allowed (BB) – Base on Balls (BB) – commonly referred to as a Walk, occurs when a batter is awarded first base after four pitches outside the strike zone during a plate appearance.

Outs Recorded – Total outs recorded (e.g., 5.2 IP = 17 outs)
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Single = 1 base
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Double = 2 bases
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Triple = 3 bases
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Home Run = 4 bases
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Walks (intentional or not)
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Reaching or advancing on errors
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Advancing on throws
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Reaching on dropped third strikes
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Stolen bases
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Hit by pitch
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The pitcher must start the game and throw at least one pitch.
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Once a pitch is thrown, all prop categories are action, even if the pitcher is removed early (due to injury, pitch count, or coach decision).
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If the pitcher does not start the game, the prop will be voided and marked DNP (Did Not Play).
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Strikeouts (K):
​ Total strikeouts recorded by the starting pitcher.
→ Action if the pitcher starts and throws at least one pitch.
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Hits Allowed:
​ Total hits surrendered by the starting pitcher.
→ Action if the pitcher starts and throws at least one pitch.
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Earned Runs (ER):
​ Total earned runs given up by the starting pitcher.
→ Action if the pitcher starts and throws at least one pitch.
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Runs Allowed

Runs Allowed are credited to the pitcher who allowed each runner to reach base. If a runner scores after the pitcher has been replaced, the run allowed is still charged to the pitcher responsible for putting that runner on base. Runs Allowed includes both earned and unearned runs.
→ Action if the pitcher starts and throws at least one pitch.
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Walks Allowed (BB):
​ Total number of walks issued by the starting pitcher.
→ Action if the pitcher starts and throws at least one pitch.
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Outs Recorded:
​ The total number of outs the starting pitcher records during their appearance. (e.g., 5.2 innings = 17 outs)
→ Action if the pitcher starts and throws at least one pitch.
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