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Pick'em Scoring - MLB

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Every sport has its particular scoring. For more information on other sports, check out the MISC section on our rules page.

Cumulative projections: Any projection joined by the plus (+) symbol means that the pick is a combination of those stats.

Hits: Counted as official hits per the MLB's official scoring rules. Errors are not counted as hits.

Home Runs: Counted as official home runs per the MLB's official scoring rules. Inside-the-park home runs count.

Runs Batted In (RBI): Counted as official RBIs per the MLB's official scoring rules. A fielding error that results in a run being scored will not count as an RBI.

Runs Scored: Counted as official runs scored per the MLB's official scoring rules.

Stolen Bases: Counted as official stolen bases per the MLB's official scoring rules. Caught stealing does not count.

Walks: Counted as official walks (base on balls) per the MLB's official scoring rules. Intentional walks count. Hit by pitch does not count as a walk.

Strikeouts (Batter): Counted as official strikeouts per the MLB's official scoring rules. A batter who reaches first base on a dropped third strike is still counted as a strikeout.

Total Bases: Calculated as: Singles (1 base) + Doubles (2 bases) + Triples (3 bases) + Home Runs (4 bases). A walk does not count as a total base. An error does not count as a total base.

Pitcher Strikeouts: Counted as official pitcher strikeouts per the MLB's official scoring rules. A batter who reaches first base on a dropped third strike is still counted as a strikeout for the pitcher.

Pitcher Outs: Counted as official outs recorded by the pitcher per the MLB's official scoring rules. Each out is one (e.g. 3 outs = 3 pitcher outs, not 1 inning).

Hits Allowed: Counted as official hits allowed by the pitcher per the MLB's official scoring rules.

Earned Runs Allowed: Counted as official earned runs allowed by the pitcher per the MLB's official scoring rules. Unearned runs do not count.

Walks Allowed: Counted as official walks (base on balls) allowed per the MLB's official scoring rules. Intentional walks count. Hit by pitch does not count as a walk allowed.

Pitches Thrown: Counted as official pitches thrown per the MLB's official scoring rules.

First Inning Runs Scored: Counted as the total number of official runs scored during the first inning only, across both teams combined. Both halves of the first inning must be completed. If the game is called before the completion of the first inning, picks will be voided.

Batting Average: Graded to the third decimal place. Example: If a batter goes 2-for-5, the batting average would be .400.

On-Base Percentage: Graded to the third decimal place. Example: If a batter goes 2-for-5 with a walk, the on-base percentage would be .500.

Slugging Percentage: Graded to the third decimal place. Example: If a batter goes 2-for-5 with one home run and one single, the slugging percentage would be 1.000.

First Batter Result: Whether the first batter of the game (home or away, as specified) reaches base or makes an out. If the game is postponed before the first batter completes their at-bat, the pick will be voided.

Note on "Fewer" markets: "Fewer" markets are resulted based on NFL.com statistics. The selected player must record fewer than the listed projection to win the "Fewer" side.

Postponed Games

If a game is postponed or not started at the original time and the completion of that game occurs more than 48 hours from the scheduled start time, all selections will be void.

For all team sports, if the venue is changed after an entry is placed all selections will be void. For NFL and CFB, if the game isn't played during the scheduled week, all selections will be void.

For racing events, including but not limited to NASCAR, F1, USAC, World of Outlaws, and High Limit Racing: if a race is postponed or delayed and does not start or restart within one week of the scheduled time, all picks will void. If a race is shortened but considered official, all picks will grade as normal.

Suspended Games

Games that are postponed for rain, weather, or any other reason, prior to starting will be void unless they are played on the originally scheduled day (local time). If a game is suspended after starting, selections will be graded only if the game is resumed within 36 hours of the original start time. All selections are void unless the outcome was unequivocally determined before the game was suspended.

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