Blog

Original research, data-driven analysis, and in-depth breakdowns of MLB player prop markets from the mlbprops.com research team.

Yankees celebrate at Yankee Stadium during Subway Series Game 3 against the Mets
Original Research

The Yankees Are 15-0 in Game 3 of Every Subway Series at Yankee Stadium Since 2001

We scanned 61,634 MLB games from 2000 to 2025 and found one of the most absurd streaks in baseball history. Every single Game 3 between the Yankees and Mets at Yankee Stadium has been a Yankees win. All 15 of them.

February 19, 2026 · 14 min read
MLB baseball and integrity, gambling scandal impact on player prop betting markets
Integrity & Regulation

Fixed Pitches, Rigged Props, and the Integrity Crisis Threatening Baseball Betting

The Clase-Ortiz pitch-rigging scheme exposed a $460,000 vulnerability in micro-bet markets. Which prop types are at risk, what MLB changed, and what every prop bettor needs to understand about integrity in 2026.

February 14, 2026 · 16 min read
MLB ballpark filled with fans under the lights
Original Research

How Often Does a Run Score in the First Inning? We Analyzed 61,579 MLB Games to Find Out

We analyzed every MLB game from 2000 through 2025 using official Retrosheet game logs. A run scores in the first inning 51.44% of the time, and the YRFI side has been the correct outcome for 26 consecutive seasons.

February 9, 2026 · 12 min read
Interior of the Circa sportsbook in Las Vegas
Analysis

The Structural Edge: Why MLB Player Props Remain Baseball's Most Beatable Betting Market

How volume, variance, and the limits of sportsbook modeling create persistent inefficiency in the fastest-growing corner of baseball betting. A deep look at why the math favors informed prop bettors.

February 5, 2026 · 15 min read