Will the Rays vs. Pirates Game Be Postponed, Suspended April 18? What Happens to My Bet?

It seems the Rays have been scheduled to play in quite a few games this season that involve the potential for weather delays or postponements, despite having moved back into their rooftop ball park. 

Once again on Saturday we are looking at a game featuring the Rays that could be impacted, this time in Pittsburgh.

Storms are anticipated during game time and could be prolonged. 

Always check with your sportsbook to determine their rules on postponed or suspended games as they vary across the board and by bet type. 

What Happens to My Bet if Game is Suspended or Postponed? 

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.

Betting Preview - Rays vs. Pirates

Pittsburgh; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Drew Rasmussen (1-0, 1.13 ERA, 0.50 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Pirates: Paul Skenes (3-1, 4.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 18 strikeouts)

LINE: Pirates -167, Rays +141; over/under is 7 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates take a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Pittsburgh has a 7-4 record at home and a 12-8 record overall. The Pirates have the third-best team ERA in MLB play at 3.16.

Tampa Bay has a 7-6 record in road games and an 11-8 record overall. The Rays are 4-1 in games when they hit at least two home runs.

The teams play Saturday for the second time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Oneil Cruz has four doubles and six home runs for the Pirates. Brandon Lowe is 12 for 40 with two doubles and four home runs over the last 10 games.

Yandy Diaz has three doubles, a triple, three home runs and 16 RBI for the Rays. Junior Caminero is 9 for 38 with a double, three home runs and six RBI over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Pirates: 6-4, .272 batting average, 2.83 ERA, outscored opponents by 17 runs

Rays: 7-3, .254 batting average, 4.20 ERA, outscored opponents by one run

2026 World Series Odds (Updated April 18)

All odds courtesy of BetUS here

Los Angeles Dodgers
+185
New York Yankees
+850
Seattle Mariners
+1400
New York Mets
+1600
Philadelphia Phillies
+1700
Atlanta Braves
+1800
Baltimore Orioles
+2000
Detroit Tigers
+2000
Chicago Cubs
+2200
Toronto Blue Jays
+2200
Texas Rangers
+2200
Boston Red Sox
+2700
Houston Astros
+3000
Milwaukee Brewers
+3000
Pittsburgh Pirates
+3300
San Diego Padres
+3300
Kansas City Royals
+3300
Cincinnati Reds
+4000
Cleveland Guardians
+4500
Tampa Bay Rays
+6500
Arizona Diamondbacks
+7500
Athletics
+7500
San Francisco Giants
+8000
Minnesota Twins
+8000
Los Angeles Angels
+12500
Miami Marlins
+15000
Chicago White Sox
+25000
St. Louis Cardinals
+30000
Colorado Rockies
+50000
Washington Nationals
+50000