Top MLB Prop Bets for Friday, September 26

Check out Mike Barner's MLB plays for tonight as the season winds to a close. He's got props on Aaron Judge and more
Top MLB Prop Bets for Friday, September 26

Top MLB Prop Bets to Watch for September 26: Expert Picks & Insights

There are still plenty of playoff implications across baseball as we head into the final weekend of the regular season. Friday brings a loaded slate with all 30 teams in action. Let's dive into the bevy of props that are available and highlight three wagers to consider.

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Best MLB Prop Bets September 26

New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Picks

  • Aaron Judge 1+ walks (-148) at DraftKings Sportsbook for 1 Unit
  • Trevor Rogers over 5.5 strikeouts (+112) at DraftKings Sportsbook for 1 Unit

With three games remaining, the Yankees and Blue Jays are tied atop the AL East. Judge has been on fire as they try to claim the division title, going 17-for-40 (.425) with a .597 OBP, five home runs, nine RBI and 16 runs scored over their last 13 games. During that span, he has drawn 19 total walks, including at least one free pass in nine of the 13 games. As teams continue to try and pitch around him, look for Judge to draw at least one more walk in this game.

Rogers just faced the Yankees in his last start and finished with seven strikeouts over six innings. In what has been a resurgent season for the lefty, he has recorded at least six strikeouts in eight of his last nine starts. The one time he didn't during that span, he just missed with five strikeouts. As dangerous as the Yankees are at the plate, they have struck out the third-most times in baseball. Considering the over on Rogers' strikeout prop comes with plus odds, it's worth the risk.

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Cleveland Guardians vs. Texas Rangers Betting Picks

  • Guardians to bat in the bottom of the ninth inning: NO (-110) at DraftKings Sportsbook for 1 Unit

The Guardians are one of the hottest teams in baseball, winning 11 of their last 13 games. After just taking two of three games from the Tigers, they are tied atop the AL Central. They will look to claim the division with a three-game series at home versus the Rangers. This series being played in Cleveland is important because the Guardians are 43-35 at home. The Rangers have been awful on the road, posting a 32-46 record away from Texas. They have also gone cold down the stretch, losing nine of their last 10 games, overall.

Slade Cecconi will get the start for the Guardians. He has allowed a total of just two runs over his last three starts. The last time he faced the Rangers, he gave up two runs over six innings in Texas. Helping his cause for this game is that Corey Seager (abdomen), Marcus Semien (foot) and Wyatt Langford (oblique) are all on the IL. The Rangers will start Jack Leiter, who has a 4.66 xFIP and a 1.41 WHIP on the road. Taking the Guardians to win comes with a lot of juice, so let's take a chance on this prop and roll with them to win without needing to bat in the bottom of the ninth inning.

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MLB Prop Picks Recap

  • Aaron Judge 1+ walks (-148) at DraftKings Sportsbook for 1 Unit
  • Trevor Rogers over 5.5 strikeouts (+112) at DraftKings Sportsbook for 1 Unit
  • Guardians vs. Rangers: Guardians to bat in the bottom of the ninth inning: NO (-110) at DraftKings Sportsbook for 1 Unit
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mike started covering fantasy sports in 2007, joining RotoWire in 2010. In 2018, he was a finalist for the FSWA Basketball Writer of the Year award. Mike also won the 2022-23 FSGA NBA Experts Champions league. In addition to RotoWire, Mike has written for Sportsline, Sports Illustrated, DK Live, RealTime Fantasy Sports, Lineup Lab and KFFL.com.
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