MLB Betting Trends Shift Post-Trade Deadline

As the post-trade deadline MLB season unfolds, bettors are shifting focus toward both home run and strikeout prop markets, with pitchers like Brayan Bello, JP Sears, and Adrian Houser emerging as value picks for surpassing strikeout expectations. Home run prop bets now favor Nick Castellanos and Giancarlo Stanton, who face left-handed starters and have shown strong form, while Ty France and Julio Rodriguez remain attractive targets due to recent performance and favorable matchups. Notably, young slugger Nick Kurtz has expressed interest in competing in the 2026 Home Run Derby, joining stars Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani on fans’ wish lists for the event. Team momentum is highlighted for the Padres and A's, while the Braves' continued struggles despite strong pitching underscore the sport's unpredictability. Previous focus on specific games and players, such as Cal Raleigh and the Astros vs. Red Sox matchup, has shifted as new opportunities arise. Betting strategies are being recalibrated for the season’s pivotal stretch.