Will the Blue Jays vs. Yankees Game Be Postponed April 26? What Happens to My Bet?
Yesterday we witnessed two games postponed due to weather and today's Blue Jays vs. Yankees game we believe will almost certainly be impacted. To what extent? We are thinking more along the lines of delays as weather is forecast during this early afternoon game. A suspension cannot be ruled out as weather was expected through the 5 pm hour. If you place you bet, it is important to understand a sportsbook's rules pertaining to suspended and postponed games, some of which differ across the board.
Remember that forecasts are subject to change.
General Rules Pertaining to Types of Bets
If the game is postponed before it begins and is not played within 48 hours of the original start time, all bets are voided, and your stake is refunded at most online sportsbooks.
If the game starts but is suspended and not completed within 48 hours, bets are voided unless the outcome of a specific market has already been determined at most online sportsbooks.
Impacts on Types of Bets
- Single Bets: These are voided if the game isn't completed within the 48-hour window, and your stake is returned.
- Parlay Bets: If one leg of your parlay is voided due to a postponed game, that leg is removed, and the parlay continues with the remaining selections. The odds and potential payout are adjusted accordingly.
- Player Props: These require all listed players to be active. If a player doesn't participate, the bet is voided.
Totals
If the game goes at least 9 innings (or 8.5 if the home team is winning), the total bet is counted and will be graded accordingly based on the score at the time of suspension.
Should the game be called off prior to 8.5 innings (or 9 full innings if the visiting team is ahead), the total bet is voided at most books. It will therefore be marked as "no action" and refunded in most cases.
In the event of a game suspension that resumes the next day (or within 24 hours), the game is deemed as "unofficial" as it applies to totals bets. Therefore, they are voided. However, some books do treat suspensions when resumed the next day differently in regard to totals so it is important to check individual sportsbook rules.
Blue Jays vs. Yankees
Expect rain to result in a prolonged delay but there is a chance this one can be played
Toronto Blue Jays (13-13, third in the AL East) vs. New York Yankees (15-11, first in the AL East)
New York; Saturday, 1:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (2-2, 3.16 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Yankees: Max Fried (4-0, 1.42 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)
Yankees -195, Blue Jays +161; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays face the New York Yankees leading the series 1-0.
New York is 15-11 overall and 8-5 at home. The Yankees have a 12-5 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.
Toronto is 5-8 in road games and 13-13 overall. The Blue Jays have a 7-1 record in games when they scored five or more runs.
The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Aaron Judge has a .408 batting average to lead the Yankees, and has seven doubles, a triple and seven home runs. Paul Goldschmidt is 14-for-39 with three RBI over the last 10 games.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has six doubles, two home runs and 11 RBI for the Blue Jays. Alejandro Kirk is 7-for-35 with two doubles, a home run and six RBI over the past 10 games.
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