MLB Player Survivor — FAQs
Q: When does an alternate get swapped in?
A: If your primary doesn’t play due to cancellation, postponement, injury, or not being in the lineup, the alternate is used — but only after the primary's game ends.
Q: Will I be notified if my primary batter isn’t expected to play?
A: Yes — we send both an email and push notification so you can swap your pick before their game begins.
Q: Can I make picks in advance?
A: Yes! You can make picks up to 10 days in advance.
Q: What happens if my batter is injured?
A: If injured before playing or before their first at-bat, your alternate is used. If injured after their first at-bat, your entry is graded as a loss.
Q: What if the game ends early?
A: If the game goes 4+ innings and your batter doesn’t get a hit, it's a loss. If it’s called before 4 innings, the alternate will be used.
Q: What if my alternate replaces my primary, but then my primary gets a hit later in the game?
A: The swap sticks. Stats from the alternate will count.
Q: When does the "Does Not Play" (DNP) rule apply to a player in the MLB Hit Streak Survivor contest?
A: A player will be classified and scored as "Does Not Play" (DNP) under the following conditions:
Unavailable Status:
The player is ruled out due to being:Injured
Suspended
Otherwise officially marked as unavailable by their team or league
Player is Available but Does Not Participate:
The player is active for the event but does not participate at all. Examples include:Basketball/Hockey: 0 minutes played
Football: 0 snaps played
Baseball (Hit Streak):
Batter must start the game and have at least 1 plate appearance
Pitcher must pitch at least 1 full inning
Golf: 0 holes completed
Event Suspension:
The player's athletic event is suspended and rescheduled beyond the end date of the MLB Hit Streak Survivor contest.
In all of these scenarios, the player is considered a DNP and will not be scored for that day.